FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the differences between males and females? This is just my opinion. I have heard other sides of this also.
Females tend to stay somewhat smaller than males.This is not always the case. Be sure to ask how a puppy compares size wise to the rest of the litter. I keep weights of each puppy as they grow. Larger puppies in a litter will probably get as large as the largest parent and smaller puppies will stay closer to the smaller parent in size. Occasionally a puppy will stay much smaller than his or her parents. On the other hand there are times when a puppy will get larger than the largest parent. The weights of my parents are listed on the parent pages.
Females tend to attach stronger to one family member than the rest. A male will bond more evenly to the whole family.
Females often have more dominent personalities than the males do.
Females will get a little grumpy during heat but other than that temperaments of the cockapoos and schnoodles are very much the same.
How do I pick a second dog for my family? Picking the right puppy is always important but if you have a dog already it is very important to pick a puppy that will have a compatable temperament for your current pet. If your current dog has a dominent personality you want to pick a submissive puppy.
Which works best two males, two females, or one of each? This strongly depends on the temeraments of the pets involved. Usually females are more dominent. Without discussing your dog's temperament the safest combo would be one of each. If you have to pick a puppy at birth this is the safest route to go.
Can I buy two puppies? Yes, I will sell two puppies from the same litter. Some breeders feel siblings will be too attached to each other and will not bond well with a family. I have not had any customers that felt this was a problem.
Why do I no longer breed schnoodlesand pomapoos? The simple answer to this could be I started breeding cockapoos first. To go into more detail, although the schnoodleand pomapoo are wonderful breeds I have totally fallen for the cocker and cockapoo. My family as with many of my customers have allergies and/or asthma. With the cockapoo you get the unbeatable temperment of the cocker as well as the brains and hypoallergenic qualities of the poodle.
Do you require spaying and neutering? Although I do not require it I do recommend it. Spaying and neutering eliminates the risk of cancer of the reproductive organs. It will also eliminate the mess of a female in heat. I will not go into further details on this subject but you can find unlimited info on the web.
Why are your puppies so much cheaper than other breeders? I get this question alot. My dogs and puppies are well cared for, healthy, and socialized. The reason my puppies are cheaper than alot of breeders is location. Since I am two hours from Pittsburgh and three hours from DC most customers must travel to pick up puppies. I have to adjust my price to encourage customers to make that trip.
When is the best time to come visit puppies? If you are trying to pick a puppy the older the puppy the more you can learn about personality and temperament. I am in this case referring to the first 8 weeks since nearly all of my puppies are sold within the first 7-8 weeks. The best answer I can give is to keep in close contact on how fast the puppies are selling. Some litters are sold by 2-3 weeks so it may be hard to come meet them personally. I can be available about anytime to show our dogs and puppies.
Why won't you ship a puppy? Flying would be a tramatic experience for a puppy.
I prefer to meet customers personally and allow the puppies the comfort of traveling with his or her new family.
How often should I feed my puppy? While puppies are here they will have food in front of them at all times. This is for several reasons. First while with a litter smaller puppies may not get enough food if fed just a couple times a day. Secondly, if puppies are fed just a couple times a day they may gulp food too fast and end up making themselves sick. The bad side to this is the puppies will not get into a routine of meals and potty time. What I would recomend is continue to feed puppy free choice for a few days. Measure how much your puppy is eating daily. Then divide this food into three feedings a day. Keep in mind puppy will need to go out to potty after his or her meals.
When will my puppy need to see the vet? My puppies have been vet checked before leaving here. It is recommended but not required that you see your vet once your puppy is picked up. Puppies will have first shots before leaving. Shot dates are noted on each puppies diary. Contact your vet with the date of the first set of shots. Some vets prefer giving the second set 2 weeks after the first. Some prefer 3 or 4 weeks. I give at 3 week intervals. A third set will also be needed before your puppy will be set for the first year.
Do I give a guarantee? Yes, Puppies are guaranteed to be healthy upon pickup. If your vet would find a health problem I will return your money. There is also a one year congenital disease guarantee.Details are printed on the sales receipt. If you would like to see a copy I can email it to you.
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