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Male or Female?

The difference lies in their physiology,

The female goes into heat periodically (intervals ranging from 5 months to 1 year) during this time, they need to be protected from males. Many females have uncontrollable blood loss; however, there are diapers for dogs and hygienic panties available on the market to prevent them from making a mess. They can become nervous, lose their appetite, and mark their territory. Living indoors, this can be annoying. If they mate and become pregnant, there is the issue of dealing with an unwanted litter, but if the litter is desired or not, the birth is always an exciting event. During the heat period, the dog cannot engage in activities such as exhibitions, competitions, races, or any other activity. In our case, if they can be carried, they can be taken outside, but even a simple walk becomes a bit difficult if there is a chance of encountering male dogs. During heat, pre-heat, and post-heat, some females may experience changes in their nose pigmentation, tearing, and less elastic fur. Two months after the heat, strange behaviors may appear in the female due to "phantom pregnancy," often accompanied by milk production, for which therapy is necessary to regress the milk production. The female may bring you the joy of a litter in the future, but no breeder can guarantee that the female is predisposed to reproduce without issues. A spayed female no longer goes into heat. The consequences on character and health are all positive: it prevents aggressiveness and irritability that some females experience during the heat period, eliminates phantom pregnancies, and reduces the incidence of breast tumors.
The male does not go into heat, so the precautions listed above are not necessary. However, since they are always available for mating, it is as if they are "permanently" in heat. In particular, dogs that have had the opportunity to mate once will always be inclined to "love escapes" as soon as they sense a female available, even from miles away.
A male that has attempted to mount will develop a stronger instinct to mark territory, which is more pronounced compared to females (females mark territory only during heat). They can be trained not to soil inside the house or in undesired places (similar to females), but in the garden, at the park, on the street, etc., where they smell other scents, their training is a bit more challenging. Many of these problems (both in males and females) can be addressed by sterilizing the animal. Neutering the male is much simpler and less expensive. It also brings benefits both physically and behaviorally: it prevents prostate issues, reduces the tendency to wander, eliminates the risk of the dog getting injured in fights with other dogs. A neutered male cannot participate in beauty contests. If you are thinking of breeding your male, remember that once they have tried it, even with castration, the memory is not erased, so if you regret it because the dog starts to mark, cry to go outside, etc., remember that castrating them does not always solve the problem. I recommend carefully considering all the pros and cons before breeding.

How do you raise your puppies?

In Allevamento, puppies are raised with love day after day, accustomed to humans because they are not kept in glass tanks or cages; they are bred in a healthy, clean, and comfortable environment; they are accustomed to noises and being handled; they are potty trained on pads; fed quality food to ensure healthy and robust adult subjects, and educated to obey humans. Furthermore, for those who intend to start the path of dog beauty shows, we will start training their puppy before delivery, to stand still on a table. The breeding subjects do not have any diseases or "unpleasant surprises" as often happens with subjects not purchased from a serious breeding center. Additionally, the parents are always visible and have regular documents, including the pedigree. We put a lot of effort into taking care of our puppies from birth (we assist our mother dogs in natural childbirth every time) and we raise them with love every single day.

Education

From the first day at home, do not get the puppy used to wrong behaviors, do not let yourself be moved because then when it is an adult it will maintain the bad habits, get used to hearing a simple NO! firmly, do not use newspapers, sticks, or slaps, they are not necessary!

Needs tend to be met upon waking up, after meals, or after playing; get him used to bringing him to the pad or an outdoor place and use an associative word, reward him with chewable treats when he goes to the bathroom, afterwards just cuddles will be enough! You will see that in the future, with the command for example, pee, the dog will pee if he needs to!

Remember that the puppy reasons by association, you have to establish the beginning and end of each activity, never indulge its requests.

If the child shows excessive exuberance or aggression during an activity, ignore them and end the activity.

My dog misbehaves!

We would like to emphasize that no dog misbehaves, when a dog does something that we consider wrong, especially in our absence, it is showing us that it cannot cope well with that type of experience, it is a cry for help; seek the help of professional dog trainers if you are unable to understand or assist it.

Nutrition

Nutrition is important, let's remember the saying "we are what we eat". Commercial foods are not the correct choice, although they may be more economical, they are less healthy. It's important to learn how to read labels to understand what is best for our four-legged friend.

From puppy to 10/12 months old, you will need to feed it about 3 times a day, so the daily amount should be divided, then 2 will be enough for the rest of its life. Every time you change the food, flavor, or brand, you will need to make a gradual transition by introducing the new one in proportions of 25/50/75 for 5 days at a time, ideally with the help of a good veterinary lactic ferment; we recommend "Nucron." If you want to deepen your nutritional knowledge, such as reading labels, write to us for a FREE consultation!

The care of the cloak

The Barbet dog has a continuously growing coat like our hair, without an undercoat and it does not shed. That's why it is suitable for indoor living, but it requires attention. Regular grooming to shorten the coat is necessary. There are various hairstyles to choose from, washings once a week at most every 2 weeks will allow us to keep our puppy always clean, soft, and fragrant while preventing the formation of knots. After washing, it should be brushed with a good detangler and the help of a blower to remove moisture, followed by a targeted hairdryer in the area to be brushed, which will help to open the coat and brush starting from the root.

Breeders, how to choose the right one?

A serious breeder deciding to raise a canine breed should always set the goal of SELECTING - IMPROVING - PRESERVING the breed in question.

If even just one of these aspects is not respected, change course because by doing so you will fuel uncontrolled trade aimed only at profiting from the lives of these creatures.

Here are some examples:

A puppy born from the mating of different sizes and/or colors of breeders has not been selected, nor are we facing an improvement of the breed, consequently the specific standard is not preserved; (there are exceptions for which it is possible to request permission from the companion dogs club, which must be accepted)

A puppy born from the crossbreeding of a poodle with a maltese/labrador/yorkshire/cocker and so on, will give rise to MALTIPOO-COCKAPOO etc.. all names carefully designed and very commercial, but we are not facing a selection, we are not preserving the specific breed nor are we improving it, you will have an overpriced mongrel and you will have fueled the dog breeding market;

You are told that it is a barbone puppy but it does not have a Pedigree for the most absurd excuses, or they offer you different costs if you buy it with or without a pedigree, there is simply no aspect of the above, even more so ethics, but only pure commerce and profit on the part of dog breeders;

The puppy you are considering has the Enci Pedigree but no genetic testing, there is no careful selection and improvement of the breed, but rather negligent breeders, probably inexperienced or even worse, only interested in money.

What is the difference between a hobby breeding and a professional one?

Italian regulations establish that when a breeding has a maximum of 4 sows and a maximum of 30 puppies per year, the breeding is defined as AMATORE.

If an owner exceeds 4 female breeding animals and/or 30 puppies per year, they must become a Professional breeder; in this case, they must register with the Chamber of Commerce as an Agricultural Company, open a VAT number, and find a location for the breeding that complies with the distances from residential areas, which are the same as those required for a real Agricultural Company, since according to the D.M.S. 5/9/94, animal breeding is classified as a first-class unsanitary industry. Breeding establishments dedicated to the production or use of animals for the sole purpose of the family household are not considered unsanitary industries and therefore do not need to meet the distance requirement as defined above; instead, they are subject to compliance with the municipal building regulations. The presence of the ENCI kennel name does not automatically make a Breeding establishment Professional; compliance with Italian regulations is what matters.

As a result, there may be Amateur Breeding with ENCI Prefix just as there are Professional Breeders without ENCI prefix. The sale of purebred puppies is allowed ONLY for puppies with Pedigree regardless of the presence or absence of the breeder's ENCI prefix or their legal status as Amateur or Professional. YOU MUST ALWAYS VERIFY THE PARENTS' PEDIGREE, ensuring that they are compliant with the biological sample deposit and size confirmation (the latter in the case of Poodles), both for studs and bitches (mandatory for selective breeding) and only buy puppies with PEDIGREE​.

Whatever breeding you choose (amateur/professional) for the purchase of your puppy, always keep in mind that the PEDIGREE is very important. Furthermore, please note that in Italy, the sale of purebred animals without a pedigree is PROHIBITED by law (Legislative Decree 529/1992: Article 5, paragraph 1)

The false myth of Pedigree: 

For some time now, there has been a popular belief that a puppy with a pedigree costs more. This popular belief has taken hold because many fake, makeshift breeders start out by offering puppies at different prices if sold with or without a pedigree. Why does this happen? The reasons can be different:

1. The mating was not carried out in accordance with the ENCI selection criteria (we remind you that the Poodle must be mated by size and color, different pairings must be authorized by the organization and justified);

2. The paired subjects (or one of the subjects) do not have a pedigree, and consequently the fake breeder, lowering the price, wants to encourage purchases without a pedigree because they wouldn't be able to provide it anyway;

3. Paired subjects are of different breeds but the puppies are passed off as Barboni because they look alike;

4. The broodmare is made to reproduce at every heat without respecting the age and time limits;

Remember that the litter must be reported to the Enci using form A within 25 days from birth, so the fake breeder cannot offer puppies older than 25 days with the option pedigree yes or pedigree no because by that time the report should have been made.

The cost of the Pedigree is about 40€ per puppy, it cannot justify differences in cost as some make believe (for the reasons above).

The actual cost differences are determined by the work done by the breeder to get the litter, the type of selection carried out, exams taken, parental care, feeding and supplementation, time dedicated, and market value.

A serious breeder who breeds ethically would have no reason to offer a puppy without a Pedigree because only through this document can they demonstrate the selection work carried out, the quality of the selected subjects, etc...

Pedigree ENCI/FCI: 

It is the dog's identity card or family tree, essential to ensure that your puppy is actually purebred, there is written all its genealogy, grandparents, great-grandparents, great-great-grandparents, measurements, and colors of its ancestors, any titles achieved and genetic/orthopedic tests, so it helps us to have more certainties regarding health, size, colors, and the selection made. The only valid pedigree in Italy is ENCI , if you hear about Allianz, Aci, or similar, these are not recognized.

The Sizes of the Poodle:
Recognized by ENCI, there are 4: Toy, Miniature, Medium, and Standard.
Toy (height at withers from 23 to 28 cm)
Miniature (height at withers from 28 to 35 cm)
Medium (height at withers from 35 to 45 cm)
Standard (height at withers from 45 to 60 cm)

Once the dog turns 12 months old, the size can be confirmed by an ENCI judge during an Expo, participating out of competition. Without this certification and the DNA deposit, breeding with the issuance of pedigrees to puppies is not possible;

The Mini Toy size that is so widely talked about refers to an undersized dog (meaning it has grown less) below 23 cm, it can only have a pedigree if born from two Toy sized parents and will NOT be enabled for reproduction as it is too small. These dogs can have health problems due to their small size, their tiny jaws do not allow for optimal chewing, which can lead to tartar buildup resulting in tooth loss and digestive issues. They often have fragile bones, with malformations involving the spine and legs, a simple fall can be very dangerous. It is important to pay attention to signs of dwarfism (round and protruding eyes, wide occiput, short nasal bridge, short legs, etc.)

ATTENTION!!! from two toys a dwarf can be born and vice versa, 100% certainty of size can only be obtained at 12 months when growth is complete.

A puppy taken at 80/90 days will probably not gain those 2/3 cm even if there has been good breeding behind, we could be sure that it will not become a "MEDIUM" but might eventually become a small dwarf, which still does not exceed 5 kg.

It should be noted that the size of the dog is determined based on the centimeters at the withers NOT by weight.

Pay attention also to the morphology of the dogs they offer, often puppies of only 40 days are passed off as 60 days old to make them look smaller, but in reality, they are smaller in age and not in size, this could cause socialization and behavioral problems for the puppy for life and a growth beyond expectations.

What is DNA deposit?:

It can be done at any age at an accredited laboratory by sending a biological sample of your dog, it is a guarantee of genetic material preservation.

At any time, on the biological sample deposited, ENCI can request parental verification.

Moreover, some laboratories offer it for free if requested in conjunction with genetic tests.

they keep them for a few years, allowing the possibility of carrying out further genetic tests on inherited diseases and coat color.

together with the size confirmation, it is essential to do it for the release of the pedigree to the litter;

Confirm Size:

the withers measurement is carried out at EXPO by an ENCI judge after 12 months, it will serve to certify the size and standard of the subject (it must not have disqualifying defects), without this certification it will not be possible to admit the subject to reproduction with the subsequent release of pedigree to the puppies;

Genetic Tests:

They can be performed at any age and are INDISPENSABLE to ensure that puppies are healthy for the most common breed pathologies, I recommend the "barbone package" to date the most convenient proposed by "LABOKLIN" including:

•Degenerative Myelopathy (DM exon2),

•Neonatal Encephalopathy (NEWS) (validated only in Standard/large Poodle),

•Progressive Retinal Atrophy due to prcd Mutation (lab partner),

•Progressive Retinal Atrophy (rcd4-PRA),

•Type I von Willebrand disease (vWD 1)

WARNING!!! If these tests are not available, change breeder because if two dogs carrying a seemingly healthy condition were to mate, the puppies could develop the disease and it could also manifest itself even after 1-2-5 years of the dog's life.​

Orthopedic certificates FSA or CE.LE.MA.SCHE

Let's start by saying that dislocation or dysplasia can be caused by congenital or external factors, orthopedic checks are carried out after 12 months (dislocation and dysplasia also of elbows) to avoid breeding specimens that can genetically transmit them to puppies hereditarily, important exactly like genetic tests, the same principle applies;

Let's not underestimate the importance of feeding the puppy for the development of bones, joints, and muscles, as well as the right physical activity; a lack of vitamins and exercise can make joint problems more likely to occur.

Ophthalmic Certificate FSA

The certifying veterinarian examines with specific tools all ocular structures, from adnexa (eyelids and third eyelid), cornea conjunctiva and sclera, to intraocular structures (iris, lens and vitreous body) up to the fundus (optic disc, retina and choroid). All highlighted alterations are noted in the certificate according to the current guidelines of SOVI-FSA. 

Unlike orthopedic pathologies, it is not possible to obtain a single certification in life to report on the pedigree, as they involve different systems. Eye disorders can arise at any time in life, some of which are hereditary (e.g. cataracts, retinal degeneration, PLL or primary lens luxation). The recommendation is to repeat the certification every 12 months.

Useful Tips

- Always ask for the pedigree number of the puppy and the parents, so that you can check on the ENCI website that females have not been exploited (look at how often they are bred, how old they are, etc.);

- Make sure that the delivery of the puppy takes place at least 75/80 days old, taking it earlier could lead to serious behavioral problems that are then difficult to solve, if not impossible (socialization with mother and siblings is fundamental and cannot be recovered)

- The puppy must already have the microchip and at least 2 vaccines, if not 3 done;

- A responsible breeder delivers the puppy with a few baths already done, and any shavings (if agreed upon by the owners).

- Ask if the puppy has been socialized with mother and siblings, people and various environments and surfaces, including children; 

- Pretend to see the parents by checking their microchip and ask if it was possible to see the place where they live;

- Do not give advances if you have not been provided with all this information and documentation beforehand, the same goes if they suggest delivering it "on the street";

What is the difference between a pet puppy, a promising puppy, and a puppy for show/breeding?

- The Companion Puppy is a healthy subject born from tested and healthy parents with a good character, also aesthetically very beautiful, but at the time of delivery it presents some "defects" (by defects we mean non-conformities to the ENCI standard, size defects, incorrect dentition, proportion defects, coat color defects, etc...) so it will be sold exclusively as a companion dog to those looking for a puppy to love and do not intend to take it to shows or breed it, it will have a value certainly lower than a promising puppy or show/breeding dog.

- The Promising Puppy is a healthy subject born from tested and healthy parents with a good character, aesthetically very beautiful, which at the time of delivery, carried out between 75/90 days, does not show any "defects" (by defects we mean deviations from the ENCI standard), so promising because we still need to wait for complete development. For these puppies, there is still a risk, as we cannot predict how they will develop; they could become a pet, for example, due to incorrect teeth alignment, a curly tail, an undescended testicle in a male, inappropriate character, etc., or remain a beautiful subject for shows/breeding.

- The show/breeding puppy is a healthy subject born from tested and healthy parents with a good character, aesthetically very beautiful that at the time of delivery made after 12 months and never before 7 months will have completed the development and it will be possible to establish with certainty the absence of "defects" (by defects it is meant non-conformities to the ENCI standard) and its character and will be used for shows and breeding, the value of these puppies will be more demanding as demanding is the work of selection, breeding and care required.

NB: as specified above, all puppies delivered between 75/90 days, even if promising, will be sold as companion puppies.

What are dog shows for?

A serious and ethical breeder needs to bring their subjects to Expo because evaluations by expert judges are important to affirm the quality of the selection work carried out and help understand any aspects to improve. Beware of those who claim to have quality subjects if such quality has never been verified by any expert, and therefore do not give mountains of money to those who sell puppies for mere business. At the same cost, you could get real high-quality puppies from reputable breeders.

What is meant by selected playback?

It is a recognition that is given by the ENCI to that subject that has passed all the health and quality tests of the standard, the mating between two R.S. subjects. it is considered a qualitative and guaranteed mating, the puppies will have a pink pedigree

I would like the Poodle with the furry muzzle, not the hairless one, or with a short muzzle rather than a long one.

Let's clarify that the breed is Poodle and there are no types with different muzzles, there are different grooming styles that give different looks to the same Poodle.

So when we see a bare muzzle, it has simply been shaved for reasons of fashion, exhibition or aesthetics. The same goes for the length of the nasal canal, which in a shaved muzzle looks long precisely because it is hairless, when the hair thickens it looks short. Then there are poorly-selected dogs that may have a short muzzle but we cannot define them as Standard Poodles, but as having a defect.

Do you have Teacup puppies?

We reiterate that the smallest size of the Poodle is the Toy, all the other cute nicknames have been created to sell even smaller puppies, affected by unrecognized dwarfism, which can lead to quite important health problems, with a very short life expectancy and a very demanding management. These puppies do not have the characteristics of the Poodle precisely because they are too small and should not be sought after.

Do you have Maltipoo puppies?

If you find charming names for pseudo dog breeds that end in POO; e.g. maltipoo, yorkypoo, cavapoo and many others, you are facing invented pseudo breeds that do not exist, products of marketing and fantasy. In reality, they are crosses/mixed breeds that should not be bred, but unfortunately ignorance in the canine world and trends fuel the trade of these puppies without controls and with random appearances. Would you pay for a mixed-breed?

What is the difference between purebred and mixed breed?

A dog without a pedigree, even if it visibly has all the morphological characteristics of a purebred dog, cannot be defined as a purebred dog without the pedigree that certifies it. On the other hand, a dog born from the mixing of different breeds is defined as a mixed-breed.

Please note that in Italy, it is prohibited to sell dogs without pedigree as purebred dogs; the seller must specify at the time of sale that it is a mixed-breed or a mongrel.

What do I need to do to get one of your puppies?

It is necessary to submit the request for pre-warning puppies or contact us by phone, email, or social media, in all cases you will be provided with all the necessary information. If interested, upon appointment, you will come to see the puppies and eventually book one or pick it up if it's already weaned. In this case, you will need to bring a valid identification document, Tax Code, and address of residence. For the booking, a deposit is required. For the puppy's pick up, you will need to bring a small / medium-sized carrier. We provide a PUPPY KIT in the first days, equipped with toys, kibble, puppy card with various tips, as well as documentation upon delivery.

What is the priority waiting list?

It is a list of families selected by us and truly interested in engaging with us; after having passed the telephone interview and received positive feedback from us, to complete the registration it will be necessary to make the symbolic payment of €100* as a waiting commitment (NOT REFUNDABLE) which will then be deducted from the cost of the puppy, this The last one will be communicated during the official booking phase.

What are the advantages?

Accessing the priority list means bypassing all the free registrations, then choosing the puppy in order of priority registration, following it in every phase, from mating to confirmation of pregnancy with the first ultrasound, to the magical event of birth, and then continuing with the first feedings, the first weeks of life, the moment they open their eyes to the world, the first steps, the first food, the first games, the first bath, etc... until the long-awaited day arrives when that followed and long-awaited puppy will be able to enter your family, its new home and continue its life journey together with you assisted by our constant support.

How much does it cost?

the price of a puppy is determined by prevention, selection, many sacrifices, sleepless nights, and much more (see above), but consistency requires that in this case, the rule of "supply and demand" present in the market also holds true, the higher the demand, the higher the price.

Then we must make a distinction:

Breeding, whether amateur or professional, that selects puppies ethically respecting the standards of quality and law, differs from the elusive "improvised breeder" who doesn't understand anything about it but has sensed the possibility of making money and wants to take advantage of it.

In your opinion, when faced with a puppy for which the request is more or less similar, where on one hand we have a breeder who has made a mating between 2 high-quality subjects, with titles obtained in shows, preferably among selected breeding animals and possibly facing a journey and significant expenses to reach that stallion, while on the other hand we have the "improvised breeder" who has made a mating between subjects with pedigree (let's be optimistic) but without any hint of selection, probably using a home stallion found on various Facebook groups or from a fellow countryman/neighbor; facing an equal or slightly different economic request, which puppy would you choose?

So if you are willing to pay a certain amount, it is better to wait for the right breeding and in the meantime save money; if you are not willing, it is better to consider another breed rather than turning to improvised breeders or buying a similar breed dog passed off as a pedigree dog due to the low cost.

It is well known that especially on social media you can find puppies offered at interesting prices, but you always have to consider that you are buying blindly without the guarantees that an ethical and responsible breeding can provide you, such as quality, analysis, vaccinations, genetic tests, etc.

The buyer of a "low-cost" puppy should consider that they will have fueled an unethical market to have a mixed-breed puppy or one that appears similar to the desired breed but with a high probability that as it grows, it will not remain the same or may develop congenital or hereditary diseases over the years, leading to costly medical expenses and a constant commitment to care.

In Italy, the sale of purebred animals without a pedigree is PROHIBITED by law (DLG 529/1992: ART. 5, paragraph 1)

Can I have a puppy if I live abroad?

Our puppies can arrive anywhere, we will take care of preparing the valid documentation for expatriation, in some cases the delivery times will be extended, in others it will be necessary to check with the health authorities whether the antibody titration is needed

Collar or harness?

The collar is preferable to the harness if you are dealing with a dog that "pulls" on the leash. The harness maximizes the animal's traction and the owner risks being dragged, it also cages the shoulder joints and can lead to joint problems, unlike the collar guarantees greater control and facilitates the management of the dog.