You want a Poodle puppy and you know not to buy one from a pet store. Good for you! That will help stop the cruel practice of puppy mills. But if you also want to help stop puppy mills, don't buy a Poodle puppy from those Internet sites that sell puppies like catalogue goods.

They are fake Poodle breeders, which ultimately get all of their animals from puppy mills. Often the Poodle puppies they get are fake Poodles, they only look like they're purebred but aren't.

If they claim to sell imported puppies, stay away. Two out of three Poodle puppies die during a trans-Atlantic trip. Buying from these fake Poodle breeders only perpetuated the misery of millions of dogs that are suffering needlessly.

Can you trust any Poodle breeder that advertises online? Yes, you can. Just keep your common sense about you and don't be swayed by pictures of cute Poodle puppies. All Poodle puppies are cute. A real Poodle breeder only has a few puppies for sale a year, so you should be put on a waiting list. You also will be allowed to meet the breeder and the mother and sometimes the father of your prospective puppy. Buying a Poodle puppy should take a long time.

Caring, compassionate Poodle breeders will also have web sites, but they rarely have any Poodle puppies available for sale, as they usually only have one or two litters a year. Getting a puppy from a responsible puppy breeder takes time and patience. You will also be able to make an appointment to see members of your prospective Poodle puppy's family. You cannot do that with puppy broker web sites.

Also, there are pay ahead schemes involving pedigreed dogs like Poodle puppies. This is when someone online or on the phone claims to be a Poodle breeder and has puppies to give away if you'll pay for the transportation costs. There are no puppies, of course. Never buy a puppy sight unseen. Here's an even better Poodle information tip - there are Poodle breed rescues in most states and countries. Adopt an abandoned dog rather than risk getting scammed by fake Poodle breeders.

Adult Poodles are often male and often already trained. They usually have all their shots and are already neutered. They are usually abandoned because their previous owners bought the Poodle puppy on impulse, not realizing how much time and devotion is needed for basic Poodle care.

Why bother with all of this? You can get scammed one way or another when looking for a Poodle puppy. Go save a life by adopting from a Poodle breed rescue or your local animal shelter!

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Lisa A Collins is a passionate lover of the Poodle and has a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Poodle. Among other topics there, you will find out more about Poodle Breeders plus a whole lot more.