Reply #47: I have one that's 13 years old and perfectly healthy [View All]

[lunatica]

and acts like she's ten years younger than she is. She's a toy poodle and still jumps off the back of the sofa onto the floor. When I got her I did some research and was warned to be careful of bad breeders, so I was very careful. If they don't have pedigree papers don't get them. Part of buying her was an agreement that I wouldn't breed her. Indiscriminate breeding is what causes the problems. I was fine with that agreement.

I love poodles and I'm very sorry to learn your dogs were in such bad condition. They are the smartest dogs around, love water and have their own minds.