Mythos Poodles

07/09/2025

Each morning, Honey pads over to the fence and rises on his hind legs, just as he always did, waiting for Edna — the 94-year-old neighbor who once welcomed him with snacks and warm laughter.

But now, Edna’s door stays shut. She’s gone. Still, Honey waits. One paw resting on the chain link, his eyes locked on the quiet yard.

Neighbors say nothing has changed — every day, he keeps his silent watch. Because love doesn’t vanish with loss. It lingers, it aches, it remembers.

Honey’s faithfulness is more than habit — it’s a lesson. That grief isn’t only felt by people, and that a dog’s heart may show us the truest form of devotion. 🐾💔

📖 Story originally shared by neighbors who witnessed Edna and Honey’s bond — just passing along this beautiful reminder of loyalty and love.

29/08/2025

This glorious muppet-shaped creature is Caer (please disregard the current hair situation—she’s scheduled for a glow-up, promise).
In today’s episode of “Why Is Caer Coughing?”, the plot twist is... attention-seeking. Yep. Our vet has officially diagnosed her with a chronic case of FOMO. No physical ailment, just pure, unfiltered drama.
We paid good money to learn that our girl is perfectly healthy—just emotionally underwhelmed by our lack of applause.
So here she is, thriving, fabulous, and ready to cough her way into center stage until the spotlight is firmly back where it belongs: on her.
We love her. We fear her. We are her humble audience.

13/08/2025

Good pooches!

23/07/2025

06/07/2025

None of our current pooches do this to us, thankfully 😅

05/07/2025

Inanna's spay went swimmingly, but she is far from amused!
https://www.mythos-poodles-n-primping.com/olderpuppiesandadults

18/06/2025

LOVE IT!!

09/06/2025

Lol, my dogs NEVER fall for the cheese trick🤣

We've all done it haha

31/05/2025

This list provides an excellent foundation for identifying a reputable breeder. While many criteria here are essential, some may not necessarily be red flags if accompanied by a well-reasoned explanation. We encourage you to conduct thorough research and exercise due diligence in choosing the right breeder for your future best friend :).

When you’re searching for a puppy, it’s crucial to know what to look for, and what to avoid. Here’s your ultimate guide!

🌿 GREEN FLAGS (Signs of a Good Breeder)
✅ Transparency: Open about their breeding practices, health testing, and policies.
✅ Website + Social Media: They have an active, well-designed website and social media presence, with clear, updated info about their dogs and program.
✅ Dedicated parent sections: Their website includes a page for each parent dog, with multiple photos and detailed health testing info (OFA/PennHIP + genetic panels, not just “clear” talk!).
✅ Multiple real-life photos of the parent dogs: Clean, indoor shots, not just staged outdoor photos.
✅ Clean, cozy environment: Puppies are raised inside, in a safe and social setting, no outdoor kennels or sheds.
✅ Health testing beyond genetics:,They share OFA/PennHIP and other important screenings.
✅ Mom and babies together: Real daily life photos and videos that show mom caring for puppies.
✅ Videos of puppies playing and socializing: Proof of proper socialization and enrichment.
✅ Regular updates: New pictures and videos of every litter and the parents, no recycled parent photos.
✅ Clear, honest answers: They’re patient and open when you ask questions.
✅ Litter announcements in advance: They plan litters carefully and post them ahead of time, not just always breeding.
✅ Structured curriculum & early socialization: They talk about raising puppies on a structured curriculum, exposing them to different textures, sights, and sounds, early potty training, and confidence-building activities to set them up for success.
✅ Websites to look for – Ethical breeders often list on platforms like Good Dog (but still do your homework), AKC Marketplace (for AKC breeds), and breed club directories.

🚨 RED FLAGS (Big Warning Signs)
❌ No parent pictures: Or just a single recycled photo or only outdoor shots.
❌ No mom-with-puppy photos or videos: Puppies should always be seen with their mom or littermates.
❌ No real-life videos of puppies playing or interacting: No sign of socialization.
❌ Not showing how they raise puppies: They don’t share how they prepare puppies for the real world (like early potty training, socialization, or enrichment activities).
❌ No social media presence : They have no real or active social media to show you updates or insights.
❌ Breeding multiple breeds at once: Doodles, Yorkies, Frenchies, oh my? That’s not a focused program.
❌ Puppies ready too soon: Selling puppies under 8 weeks old? 🚩
❌ Evasive or defensive when questioned: “going to hell away from They don’t want to share real info.
❌ No proof of real health testing : “We test” isn’t enough. Show us!
❌ No real home environment shown: Only fancy setups, never real life with dogs.

❌ Websites To Avoid- Watch out for mass puppy sale sites like PuppyFind, Greenfield Puppies, Lancaster Puppies, Next Day Pets, Puppies.com, Hoobly, and PuppySpot-these often list backyard breeders and puppy mills.

❌ Avoid pet shops and Petland - These puppies often come from backyard breeders, puppy mills, or Amish mills. No ethical breeder would sell to a pet store because:
• They care deeply about matching each puppy to the right home.
• They maintain lifelong responsibility for every puppy they produce.
• Puppies deserve real family beginnings, not glass cages under bright lights.
• Pet stores sell to whoever pays, not the right family.

❌ Avoid breeders selling puppies in flea markets or parking lots- This is a huge red flag. Ethical breeders want to meet you in a safe, controlled environment and ensure the best match for each puppy. Flea markets and parking lots show a lack of care and responsibility.

🔍 Why it matters:
Ethical breeders put in the time, money, and care to raise healthy, social puppies and support you for life. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and demand transparency your future puppy deserves nothing less! 🐾✨

11/05/2025

Incoming Rant

At Mythos, we are committed to ethical breeding practices that prioritize the well-being of our dogs. That said, we will not place adult dogs with individuals who are seeking them solely to start a breeding program. Likewise, breeders whose approach involves rapidly acquiring multiple adult dogs and integrating them hastily into their program should refrain from inquiring with us.

To avoid any misunderstanding—purchasing adult dogs is not inherently an issue. Over nearly 13 years of breeding, we have welcomed two adult dogs into our program, both of whom were valuable additions. The concern arises when breeders continuously cycle through adult dogs every few months without investing in raising puppies or retaining any for long-term development.

We deeply appreciate the many breeders who supported us when we first started, many of whom are no longer active in the field. Unfortunately, we have observed an emerging mindset that prioritizes volume over care, resembling more of a production cycle than a nurturing environment for both puppies and adults.

With this in mind, all adult dogs placed from Mythos will only be available as altered pets, ensuring they transition into loving homes where they can thrive.

*Picture from our very first poodle litter featuring Kali (our stunning black phantom matriarch purchased as a puppy from Mariner) and her "Shrek babies" Litter.