The Ultimate Pet

If you are interested in purchasing a poodle as a family pet, do your research first! There are many puppy mills as well as backyard breeders, that are unscrupulous people. Be a pro-active knowledgeable consumer. Think of attending a local A.K.C. sponsored dog show and talk to the exhibitors who are showing their Poodles. See first hand what a Poodle is all about. Reading is the next best thing to do in your research of the Poodle breed. The Poodle Club of America has many good suggestions in PDF format:

"Poodles Come in Three Sizes"
"Purchasing a Poodle"
"Congatulations On Your New Poodle Puppy"