Breeding the best in Miniature Poodles
Our dogs are PRCD/PRA-"A" by parentage
and fully tested for Hip Dysplasia, Leggs-Calves-Perthes and Progressive Renal Atrophy to ensure healthy puppies. We
offer a life-time guarantee on your puppies against these genetic defects. Providing show and companion dogs Blue, Black
and Cream Miniature Poodles.
We sometimes get an Apricot Miniature,
but infrequently. Nutmeg Miniatures breeds only pure-bred Poodles and does not participate in the practice of breeding
designer dogs.
We raise our puppies in our home, where they
are lovingly handled from birth to socialize them and aid in their assimilation to being part of a busy
and active family. Our puppies are raised as part of our family to ensure they are not timid
or shy. We also begin the house-breaking process and crate training to assist you in developing a well-trained companion. Our
puppies are bathed and groomed routinely from three-weeks of age. This is done to not only keep them clean; but
to help educate them on the grooming process and to being handled.
Why a Poodle you ask?
Poodles are the ideal choice if you
are concerned about allergies or cleanliness. Poodles are essentially hypo-allergenic, having hair rather than
fur. They have minimal dander, don't shed or have that offensive "doggy" odor. Regardless of color, size or gender; Poodles are versatile
and participate in many venues. Whether you want to lounge at home, go hiking or swim; they're ready
to go when you are. Perhaps you thought about competition such as the Conformation breed ring, Obedience
or Agility competition, Search & Rescue, Therapy dog, herding, tracking and hunting; our puppies can do it all.
We encourage you to give any of the venues a try.
We continually strive to guarantee
that our puppies are free from the common genetic defects that may afflict Miniature Poodles. Three of the most common
genetic issues facing the Miniature Poodles of present day are:
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Leggs-Calves-Perthes
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Hip Dysplasia
-
PRA and
prcd-PRA
All adult dogs
in our breeding program are tested by board-certified veterinarians to ensure they are free of these genetic defects. We
can, therefore, offer a life-time guarantee that our puppies will be free from these defects.
Nutmeg Miniature Poodles is very selective in our breeding.
We have only a litter or two each year. This is our Mission Statement:
- To breed only dogs free of genetic health problems
- To breed for temperment
- To breed dogs as close to the Poodle standard as set down
by the parent club, Poodle Club of America
We also provide stud service to fully tested
and approved Poodle females. All females must have a current (within 15 days prior to service) Brucellosis
test and certificate from a board-certified vet. Nutmeg Miniatures does not condone and vehemently opposes the
practice of cross-breeding Poodles with another breed to create designer dogs and will not participate in the propogation of
this practice. If you are looking for a Poodle-cross, PLEASE go to your local shelter or to your local Poodle Rescue and
rescue a dog.
