Does Anyone Know?

Question

Where can I find an inexpensive Toy Poodle? My daughter wants one.

Answer 1

Your question worries me. Even if you don't pay for a dog initially, dogs are expensive. You have the small stuff. Collar, leash, license, food and water bowls, bed, crate, toys, tooth brush and paste. Then you get into what to feed the dog. A low cost poor quality food that will have you asking questions like,"why does my dogs breath smell so bad?" "why does my dog have a bad body odor?" "what can i give my dog to give it a shiny coat?" "why does my dog scratch all the time?" That's what cheap food can do for your dog. Now a premium quality food has the nutrients a dog needs without the corn and wheat fillers that cause problems and they don't have by products (want to feed your dog cancerous tissue?) Premium quality foods come at a premium price but they are worth it. Okay so far the dog hasn't cost much, what $100.00 maybe $200.00? But we haven't been to the vet yet. Shots, wormer, never use otc's, they can kill your dog. Fleas? Still needs a vet, again otc's are harmful, even fatal. Spay/neuter, unless you are goining to add to the millions of homeless dogs that die every year. Then there's the anual vet visits for shots and check up, including dental. Yes those teeth will need cleaned to stay healthy. Bad teeth cause other health problems which will be more vet bills. The anual vet visits are when the dog is yopung and healthy. As it gets older it will need semi-anual visits. Then there's the dogs that develope diseases and need ongoing care and meds. Oh, did I mention when the dog gets ill and/or injured (and it will) it will need a vet then? Free dog? Cheap dog? There is no such thing.

Answer 2

If you are ready to accept all the responsibilities of dog ownership then I would suggest any poodle rescue organization, local animal shelters and of course www.petfinder.com or you can check out the many ASPCA shelters all across the US

Be aware that poodles require regular professional grooming and when you pick up your dog here is a list of supplies you should have on hand for your new family member -

food and water bowls, portable water bottle/bowl, dog bed, dog crate, leash, collar, comb, brush, human grade dog food and dog treats, several varieties of dog toys, some for chewing, some interactive or puzzle toys, some soft toys, balls and a Kong for stuffing, Kong stuffing in a can, a Dog seat belt, dog ear cleaning pads or liquid, dog tooth brush/toothpaste and a dog multi-vitamin.

Depending on where you live, you may need to get your poodle a rain coat and or a sweater for the cold wet days right after a hair cut - some dogs do need the added protection since they spend most of their lives indoors like we do.

Answer 3

look at local animal shelters
it cost around 50 or 60 bucks thats cheap
its a adoption fee!

Answer 4

Go to www.akc.org, click on 'breeds' then 'breed rescue' - contact your closest group. They charge nominal fees for expenses incured (vets, food, care) while they are working to re-home these pets. Good luck!