Cabernet Puppy Placement Procedure

Although this topic is included on our FAQ page, we feel it is important enough that we want to have it clearly explained in a little more detail.

Every breeding we plan and do is with the hope of getting our next show puppy. When the puppies are close to ten weeks old, we make our choice of which pup (or puppies) we plan to keep. Next, we begin mentally matching the others with their potential owners. Scott and I are very experienced in this and it is we who make the decision where each puppy will go. We have many, many Cabernet families that can attest to the fact that having us do the matching really works. That is one reason why we have so many of them returning for another Cabernet Poodle.

There are several factors that go into this process.

GETTING TO KNOW EACH PUPPY

As breeders, we are fortunate because we usually know the dogs for several generations behind your puppy. It is very interesting to us that puppies inherit not only physical traits from certain dogs in their ancestry, but  they also often inherit particular behavior or personality traits.  As we observe the puppies developing over several weeks, we begin to "know who they are" and that helps us determine which family might best appreciate their distinctive qualities.

GETTING TO KNOW YOU 

First, while our Cabernet Poodles are all bred for beauty, health and temperament. each one is its own unique little being. Some will fit in best in a quiet household where it is the only dog. Others will always be more active and adventuresome, wanting a life where a lot is going on. The prospective owners' lifestyles play a big part too. Are there children in the home and if so, what ages? Have you had a Poodle before? Do you want a dog to go running with you? To visit nursing homes? Do you want a dog that can get along with your other dogs? 

The more you tell us about yourself, the easier it is for us to choose the right puppy for you. We encourage you to stay in touch throughout the process and beyond. Knowing you and your lifestyle helps us choose the puppy we feel will make a great match but we want you to get to know us too. We plan on being an ongoing resource for you for the lifetime of your Poodle.

FLEXIBILITY

The more flexible you are in regard to color and sex makes it much easier for us to have a puppy for you.  We'll remember that your first choice is, for example, a black boy but if you are willing to take either color or either sex, you really do have a much better chance of getting a puppy.  They all are very easy to love! Please don't wait until the last moment to tell us that you are open to a different sex or color. We usually have several people waiting and we do contact them if we don't have what you have asked for.

LET US KNOW YOUR INTENTIONS

Once you have made up your mind, send in your deposit so we know you are serious. There are usually more families interested in getting one of our Poodles than puppies available but we do the best we can to place pups with those who have deposits with us. Keep in mind that we are not a business but dedicated show breeders. We want you to be completely happy with your puppy. If the puppy we choose for you isn't what you want, your deposit will be promptly refunded.  If you choose not to wait for a future litter, we'd be happy to refer you to other reputable breeders.