Poodlepupswithprincipal

03/01/2025

Still a few apricot mini poodle puppies available and ready to go home.

309 740 8524
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www.poodlepupswithprincipal.com

30/12/2024

After over 20 years of breeding dogs, and selling hundreds of puppies, it is my opinion based off my experience with the buyers of my puppies that there are 3 qualities in buyers that help make the transition for new puppies most successful:

1) buyers who are proactive in being knowledgeable about puppy care...this could be from prior experience with a previous puppy/puppies they have purchased/had or just being intentional in finding good resources in puppy care (YouTube videos, asking me questions, veterinarian advice, good internet sources, etc).

I would highly recommend that people who have never had a puppy do extensive research on puppy care before picking up their puppy..especially research on poodle puppies.

Buyers who "fly by the seats of their pants" with puppy care, tend to struggle with puppy training and spend unnecessary time breaking bad habits in their puppies that are attributed to the owner not having an adequate knowledge of puppy care.

2) understanding that they are the alpha/boss in the "pack" and not the puppy. Like children, puppies do best with appropriate boundaries..an owner who caters to every puppy wish, and gives the puppy everything it wants/when it wants it, will end up puppy behavior that is similar to a spoiled child..they may end up with a puppy that displays aggression with resource guarding their food, treats, toys, etc. even with humans, as the puppies views itself as the alpha.

Another example could be not willing to use a crate to housebreak a puppy because the puppy doesn't initially like being in their crate, or may cry, when they are in their crate. The crate is a training tool, not a punishment, and when used appropriately is a necessary resource when teaching a puppy to go outside to use the bathroom.

3) owners that have structure for their new puppy....not necessarily a rigid restructure without flexibility, but a reasonable routine.

For example, similar to children, a puppy should not take a long nap after supper, as they won't go to bed at the appropriate time and may end up whining in their crate at bedtime, much longer than they would if they had not had a long nap after supper.

Another example, could be an owner who does not feed their puppy at a somewhat consistent time, or doesn't want the puppy to ever experience even the slightest thrist or hunger so they give the puppy who is not housebroken access to food and water 24/7. This will make housebreaking much more challenging.

Like children, puppies do best with routine.

***With anything...there needs to balanced with these three qualities of successful owners...puppy owners who lack compassion, don't allow a puppy to be a puppy, or are too rigid will also risk a puppy that will not thrive.

The picture below has nothing to do with this post..followers read posts more frequently when the post includes a picture....this pic is of my wife and me in Puerto Rico in January of this year!

22/12/2024

I really do have the best families who purchase their pups from me..consider them friends even after they take their pups home.

Had a big smile on my face when I pulled this out of my mailbox...don't think I have ever received mail addressed to me like this!

Cate and John have three pups they got got from me, two cavapoos and a mini poodle. Cate's mom also bought a cavapoo from me.

Check out the pic below!

22/12/2024

Dear Santa,
I am a large toy/small mini 11 week old female poodle. Please find me a furever home. I with be grateful.
Yours, with puppy kisses,
Noel

22/12/2024

Ann, her husband and their two children made their way down from the Milwaukee area to pick up their mini male red poodle puppy to...they are leaning towards naming him Teddy.

Received this message and picture from Ann:

Amazing Puppy so far Frank! The kids love him so much. He is doing great. Thank You!

21/12/2024

Priscilla was one of my mama dogs, who I retired 7 years ago and placed in her forever home...Priscilla was a foundational part of my breeding program, especially the moyen size. I have kept puppies for my program for at least four generations from Priscilla. If you purchased a poodle from me and its mama was Annie, Aspen, Bree, Ashoka, Maple, and others, Priscilla was the matriarch.

Today I got this update from Priscilla's owners..they have provided such a wonderful home for her..I always enjoy getting updates from them. It is bittersweet though as it is possible the next update I get may be letting me know of her passing:

Hi Frank, Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Just wanted to give you an update about our beloved Priscilla. Recently at her routine vet appointment we learned that she has an a**l gland andenocarcenoma. Unfortunately the cancer has has already metastasized through her lymph nodes. Currently she is still feeling good and happy, still has the zoomies in the yard, is eating well and going on walks. Given her age (14 in May) we didn’t want to put her through invasive treatments and will watch her closely for any changes in her symptoms, behavior, any signs of pain and keep her comfortable until it’s time to say goodbye. At that point we will have her painlessly cross the rainbow bridge at home in her bed surrounded by all the cuddles we can muster.

I wanted to thank your for trusting us to bring Priscilla into our family. She is an abundant blessing and these last 7 years with her have been wonderful. 💕

21/12/2024

Free delivery to the Chicago area this Sunday afternoon/evening on all available puppies. Website is up to date.

Call/text 309 740 8524
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19/12/2024

Not at all surprised to see poodles near the top of this list! In fact, one of the things poodles can struggle with is separation anxiety. They thrive and flourish on close human interaction!

Dogs are celebrated for their unwavering loyalty and companionship, but certain breeds go above and beyond in their devotion. These “velcro dogs” are renowned for their strong desire to remain close to their human companions at all times. Whether it’s their affectionate personality, innate bon...

16/12/2024

Other than the pups on the ground (already born), there will not be any other pups available until Valentines Day or later.

Cant believe these two are left...two, five month old sisters...dark red,....one mini, will be around 15 pounds as an adult..the other will be a large toy/small mini, getting maybe 10 to 12 pounds as an adult.

Playful, spunky, confident, love other dogs, cats, kids, adults..never met a stranger!

First two pics are of the bigger female, who is just slightly darker red. Third and fourth pics are of the smaller female.

Call or text 309 740 8524
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16/12/2024

Many of you will remember Jazzy, who has Addison's Disease. Several months ago, Norm and Gracie agreed to take her...i appreciate the loving home they have given to Jazzy...she is indeed living the good life! I enjoy getting updates on her..Gracie recently sent this update of Jazzy:

Hi Frank,
Jazzy got her first "poodle haircut" today. I included a couple more pics of her (before her cut) playing on our patio. She's enjoying the Florida life and we're loving and enjoying her!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

15/12/2024

Yesterday, Kristy and family picked up their mini dark apricot female that they named Daisy. See below for several pictures she sent of Daisy in her new house.

Daisy still has two of her sister's available, ready to go home now..you can see them in the last few pictures..pups with green and purple collars.

Call or text 309 740 8524
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07/12/2024

Many of my followers have heard me talked about my female mama dogs living in guardian homes...figured I would explain this a little further as I have around 4 females that I am open to placing in guardian homes. See pictures of Steve and Bree..Today, Steve and his family became a guardian home for Bree.

It is a win win situation for everyone. I am 54 and as I get older and my kids move out, I realize I have to cut back on the physical demands of the business. I also have neighbors and want to be respectful by not having too many dogs on site. Therefore, although all my adult males live with me, almost all my adult females live in guardian homes...although there is more to it, in a nutshell, a guardian home is another home where my adult females live. There is no cost to the guardian home, so in essence, they get a free female dog...the female comes back to me to breed and have a litter once a year. So they live with the guardian family for around 10 months a year and me around 2 months..I raise the litter here.

Between age 6 and 7 the mama has her last litter and I pay to have her spayed and teeth cleaned. She then becomes the guardian family's dog officially with no strings attached.

Many of my guardian families, their only dog is my female, so they have a wonderful life..most of my guardians are family members of mine, church members or personal friends, but I am open to have guardian families who are not family or friends of mine.

See pics for Bree and her guardian, Steve. His has family not pictured.. I am open to having four adult females that live with me, become guardians. If interested, please contact me.

309 740 8524
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07/12/2024

Hannah and her husband picked up their red toy poodle puppy today..They named her Winnie...their pups sister and two brothers are still available!..should stay under 10 pounds as adults!

309 740 8524
www.poodlepupswithprincipal.com
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06/12/2024

Largest discounts of the year (at least 20 to percent off typical prices) and free delivery to the Chicago area if at least three people make a new purchase...could even possibly be a Christmas Eve delivery! Check out our website for availability and text or call if we can be of further assistance.

309 740 8524
www.poodlepupswithprincipal.com
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Picture is of my wife and the three of my eight children. Recently my son, who is pictured, moved out, so it is just my wife, two youngest daughter and I!

27/11/2024

Was so excited for Patrice who drove up from Springfield today to pick a female toy chocolate poodle puppy. Her husband had no clue what she was doing, but they had been wanting to get a puppy. She took this picture of them with their puppy shortly after she arrived home and surprised her husband!

26/11/2024

Website has been updated with toy and mini poodle puppies! Check out this beauties, then text, call or Facebook message me!

309 740 8524
www.poodlepupswithprincipal.com
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23/11/2024

Really hoping all my followers from Poodlepupswithprincipalpuppies page will like/follow this page as well.

I will continue to post on both pages, but may have to move all posts to this page, and no longer post to Poodlepupswithprincipalpuppies, if I can not get the issues with that page resolved.

I hate to do that since i have had the Poodlepupswithprincipalpuppies page for over 6 years and it had 25 times the followers of this page!

Also if you don't follow us on Instagram, I would encourage you to begin doing so! It is also Poodlepupswithprincipal. See picture.

Thanks for your support!