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Our poodles live and sleep inside and are treated as members of the family. Adults and puppies are extremely well-socialized and taught manners from their first day here. Grooming, cuddling, and socializing start in the whelping box. As the puppies grow and mature, they are introduced to a variety of safe people, places, situations, and other animals to ensure a confident, well-balanced dog.
We do not believe in intentionally breeding dogs that have not passed health screening. Cadeau poodles are tested and cleared prior to ever being bred. For more information on health ailments common to this beloved breed, click on "Links We Love." We routinely X-ray hips for dysplasia at 2-3 years prior to breeding, CAER (formerly CERF) eyes yearly, check thyroid function with OFA thyroid panel, test for von Willebrand's bleeding disorder, neonatal encephalopathy (NEwS) and other health screens as appropriate. We have started testing for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) specifically the rod-cone dysplasia (rcd-4) which can cause affected dogs to gradually lose their vision as they age. This is a fairly recently developed test and has become available through UC Davis veterinary genetics laboratory. Since it is a simple DNA cheek swab test, we do it to ensure carriers are not inadvertently bred. Although it is late onset with an average onset age of 10 years old, knowing whether your pup is at risk can help you prepare a more suitable environment for them as they age, such as adding more light indoors, and keeping them leashed at night in unfamiliar places.
In 2015, the Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory successfully engineered a genetic diversity tool specifically for standard poodles. We are proud to have been part of the research efforts and Cadeau Poodles all sport a VGL Diversity Profile now as well! We carefully research and match pedigrees of dogs to complement one another in conformation, health, trainability, and temperament. This does not guarantee that they will never have a problem, but it certainly minimizes the risk. Research is being conducted every day to pinpoint markers for health issues, as they are a concern in all dogs at this time. Additionally, we are an available resource for you and your Cadeau poodle for life. All Cadeau Poodles have a lifetime "return policy". Education, integrity, and availability are some of the ways we keep these amazing animals out of shelters and rescue.
Our poodles are fed a high-quality premium diet and often enjoy fresh meats and vegetables. We believe that excellent nutrition complements immunity. A well-bred, well-nourished, well-exercised, and well-groomed standard poodle should enjoy a lifespan of 10-15 years, with smaller varieties living even longer.