29/04/2026
Posting this because I had a conversation that I have had many times over the years just yesterday.
The groom was a rescue. No it wasn't. It was a purchase from a puppy miller. The prospective owner was told 'buy it now or I will kill it later '. This is the classic line of a puppy miller. Not a back yard breeder, a puppy miller. Know the difference. Now here is a legitimate poodle breeder describing the hand over expectations from a legitimate breeder. Ginger bread Poodles.
Take your time when looking for your next dog. Your not buying a product off the shelf. If you have that immediate expectation you will be e knocked back by the best breeders and are the open to the vultures.
If it feels funny, know it is. Walk. The puppy you leave behind will prevent another 50, 100, 500 etc. you can expect the process to take the same time as having a human baby. Ya gotta breath and wait for the snooky to hatch, right? Consider it the same on getting a new dog. Sit, watch and observe the dog. Smart, responsive legs moving fine? Alert? Be ack line straight, legs up right? Eyes clear? Now, how do you feel? Hesitant. Question why. Prepare to walk, no dog. The right one will come your come your way.
Just remember thinking you are rescuing one can be killing many. Seek good breeders. The money you spend initially will save you much more in the long run.
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When reaching out to a breeder, please remember — this is not a marketplace transaction.
Responsible breeders do not produce “items for sale.” We raise living beings we are deeply attached to. Every puppy is planned, cared for, and known to us as an individual long before they ever meet their future family.
We absolutely understand that buyers want to ask questions and be cautious — that is reasonable. But there is a difference between thoughtful questions and approaching a breeder as if you are negotiating over a commodity or demanding answers on your terms.
Most breeders also have a process in place for selecting homes. It may include application forms, interviews, video calls, or waiting lists. This process exists for a reason — to protect the puppies and, honestly, to protect the breeder’s time and emotional investment as well.
Trying to push, rush, or reshape that process rarely leads anywhere.
And one more thing — placing a puppy is not “sell and forget.”
We don’t do one-off transactions. We are looking for the right people — those who share our values and treat their dogs with the same love and respect that we do. The kind of families we are happy to stay in touch with for years to come. In many cases, our puppy owners become part of our extended kennel family.
Respectful communication matters.
Because while you are deciding if a puppy is right for you, we are deciding if you are the right home for that puppy. And that decision is something we take very seriously. Yours,
Natalia Mozhyn
Gingerbreed Toy Poodles