I would really love a silver miniature poodle. There only seems to be a handful of people breeding them in the uk, I've found them through breed clubs, champdogs and a facebook group.
The dogs have come 2nd at crufts and won lots of breed shows etc. They have all the health tests and demonstrable pedigree.
However, I am a bit concerned that the puppies might not have great temperaments.
Firstly I've read that the less common colours can be more inbred and therefore more nervous/skittish.
Secondly, the breeders seem to be much more in love with their sires than the dams. The sires are revered and preened for show. The dams are 'shy' and one was referred to on fb as bad tempered.
Should I look for a different colour poodle?
Are silvers bred primarily for colour and good temperament is a lucky second but by no means assured?
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wholelottahistory · 12/04/2020 09:14
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