Cape Rose Toy Poodles
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Our den is your safe haven. A place where you can learn about toy poodles without the hard sell. That’s because we don’t breed puppies and we don’t recommend specific toy poodle breeders.
We give you the toy poodle knowledge you need to make good decisions for your family and a prospective pet.
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We live in southern Rhode Island at the edge of a wildlife sanctuary. Deer play in our backyard. The mice, moles, and chipmunks cavort in our gardens. A bucolic scene, right?
Not if you, a family member, or your pets have had
Why “Cape Rose”?
When we bred toy poodles, we wanted to create a name that reflected our affection for Cape Cod and our love for our big dog Rose. Hence, the name Cape Rose. Our black Lab Rose has since gone to Rainbow Bridge, never to be forgotten. And our love for Cape Cod continues unabated.
Toy Poodle Genetics & Inheritable Conditions
When President Obama commented at a press conference that he is a “mutt,” we chuckled. Descending from a varied genetic background, whether by race or ethnicity, offers some advantage because it can reduce our chances of inheriting some diseases. As we know, in the end President Obama chose a purebred Portuguese water dog named Bo for his family.
Just as there are no perfect people, there is no such thing as a perfect dog, even a pedigreed one. If you decide to purchase or adopt a purebred toy poodle, you want to be aware of potential inherited defects.
Let’s just say there are a few problems that got past the lifeguard at the toy poodle gene pool. Read about toy poodle genetic problems here.
YOU CAN HELP PUT PUPPY MILLS OUT OF BUSINESS
Faithful readers already know how appalled we are that puppy mills continue to operate. We implore you not to buy from pet stores and ask you, if at all possible, to visit the kennel from which you might purchase a puppy. Continued...
How to Find a Good Toy Poodle Breeder
Caveat Emptor. That’s Latin for “Let the buyer beware.” To keep things simple, let’s just say you should not under any circumstances buy a toy poodle (or any) puppy from a puppy mill breeder or pet store.
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