Toy Poodle Puppies

To reserve a Toy Poodle puppy from Alma Lady Kennel, the first step is to contact us by phone or WhatsApp.

Through an introductory conversation we assess the family’s needs, their preferences for the puppy and the puppies available at the kennel.

You can arrange a visit to our kennel in Villanova Mondovì, in the province of Cuneo, to get to know the kennel and learn more about our breeding programme.

The reservation is formalised with a written confirmation and the payment of a deposit, under the conditions communicated before confirmation.

At Alma Lady Kennel you can express your interest in a future Toy Poodle litter, but we do not accept reservations or keep waiting lists before the puppies are born.

We are nevertheless happy to receive early enquiries and arrange introductory conversations to understand the family’s expectations, lifestyle and the characteristics of the puppy they would like.

This first exchange allows us to assess the compatibility between the needs of the family and those of the future puppy, laying the foundations for a calm and well-informed integration.

Once the puppies are born, we can get back in touch with the families we have already spoken to, share the first information about the litter and decide together on a possible reservation, depending on actual availability.

Toy Poodle puppies from Alma Lady Kennel generally join their new families at around 90 days of age, when they have reached an adequate level of development and independence.

During their time at the kennel they follow a programme of growth, socialisation and gradual exposure to everyday stimuli, respecting their individual needs.

Before delivery, the required veterinary checks, vaccinations and parasite treatments scheduled for their age are carried out.

For puppies going abroad, departure is organised in compliance with the health requirements and timescales set by the destination country.

Alma Lady Toy Poodle puppies are preferably handed over at our kennel in Villanova Mondovì, in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont.

Collecting the puppy at the kennel allows the new family to meet the puppy’s dam and sire in person, see the environment in which it grew up and receive personalised advice on feeding, hygiene, training and settling into the new home.

For families who cannot reach us, we can consider a personalised delivery to other locations in Italy, agreeing in advance on the arrangements and any reimbursement of travel expenses.

Deliveries are carried out exclusively by us, without relying on external carriers or intermediaries. This choice allows us to accompany each puppy personally, ensuring continuity of care, individual attention and the utmost protection of its wellbeing during the journey.

Yes. Alma Lady Kennel, based in Villanova Mondovì (Cuneo, Italy), also assists families living abroad who are interested in a Toy Poodle puppy with an ENCI/FCI pedigree.

We organise the documentary and health procedures required for the destination, checking the requirements for identification, rabies vaccination, European pet passport or international veterinary certification.

Departure times depend on the regulations of the destination country. For many international transfers the puppy must be at least 15 weeks old; other countries, such as the United States, have different requirements and a higher minimum age.

Collection or transport arrangements are agreed individually, in compliance with the applicable regulations and with the wellbeing of the puppy in mind.

Every Alma Lady Toy Poodle puppy is sold with genealogical, identification and health documentation, to ensure transparency about its origins, selection and development.

The documentation includes:

• ENCI/FCI pedigree: certifying the puppy’s ancestry, according to ENCI’s issuing times.
• Identification microchip: and registration with the canine registry.
• Health booklet: with the vaccinations and parasite treatments carried out.
• Veterinary certificate: of good health.
• Genetic and orthopaedic tests: documentation of the parents’ tests, carried out as part of the kennel’s selection programme.
• DNA deposit: documentation of the deposit of the puppy’s biological sample, always available.
• Contractual documentation: relating to the sale.

For puppies going abroad, the European pet passport, rabies vaccination and any further certificates required by the destination country are also prepared when necessary.

Alma Lady places particular importance on health selection and genealogical traceability, so that every family can know the origins of its Toy Poodle and receive documented information on the tests carried out.

What each document contains and how to check it is explained in the guide puppy documents: how to recognise a reputable Toy Poodle breeder.

At Alma Lady Kennel, our Toy Poodle breeding dogs undergo genetic and orthopaedic testing as part of our selection programme, with particular attention to the prevention of hereditary diseases.

The genetic tests included in our selection programme are:

• Progressive retinal atrophy (prcd-PRA and rcd4-PRA): hereditary diseases that can progressively impair vision.
• Degenerative myelopathy (DM): a hereditary neurological disease affecting the spinal cord.
• Von Willebrand disease type 1 (vWD1): a hereditary blood clotting disorder.
• Neonatal encephalopathy (EN): a severe hereditary neurological disease that can appear in the first weeks of life.

Genetic analyses are carried out at specialised laboratories such as Laboklin and Vetogene. The results for the breeding dogs are shown on their profiles.

The orthopaedic checks also include:

• Assessment of patellar luxation.
• Checks for aseptic necrosis of the femoral head (Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease).

The test results allow us to plan matings responsibly, reducing the risk of passing on known hereditary diseases.

The documentation of the genetic tests and orthopaedic checks of both parents is given to the family together with the puppy’s documents, ensuring transparency and traceability of the health selection process.

The main difference between the Toy Poodle and the Miniature Poodle is the height at the withers, that is, the distance from the ground to the highest point of the shoulders.

According to the official FCI standard no. 172:

• Toy Poodle: over 24 cm and up to 28 cm, with a tolerance of 1 cm below.
• Miniature Poodle: over 28 cm and up to 35 cm.

Both varieties belong to the same breed and share the main morphological characteristics, intelligence, liveliness and aptitude for learning.

The curly coat and the colours recognised by the standard are common to both varieties.

At Alma Lady, knowing the heights of the parents and the characteristics of their bloodlines allows us to plan targeted matings, increasing the likelihood of puppies that, as adults, fall within the desired size variety. Individual growth nevertheless remains variable and the final height cannot be guaranteed.

The size and coat colour of a Toy Poodle puppy can be estimated during growth, but cannot always be predicted with absolute certainty.

For adult size, we consider several factors: the height of the parents, the pedigree, body proportions, individual development and the measurements taken in the first weeks and months of life.

For coat colour, some shades can change as the dog matures. In Poodles, the intensity of the colour can lighten or evolve over time depending on the individual’s genetic make-up.

At Alma Lady Kennel we constantly monitor the development of each puppy, sharing information on growth and individual development with families, without guaranteeing a specific final height.

Yes. At the professional Alma Lady Kennel, Toy Poodle puppies grow up in environments specifically organised to ensure proper hygiene, safety, wellbeing and correct behavioural development.

From the first weeks of life, respecting the different stages of development, we pay particular attention to socialisation and to building positive experiences.

Puppies are gradually accustomed to human contact, the presence of other dogs, voices, noises and the ordinary situations they will meet in everyday life, through controlled experiences appropriate to their age.

This process helps develop their ability to adapt and prepares the puppy to settle into its new family.

Socialisation naturally continues after delivery: this is why we give families practical advice to support their Toy Poodle through the following stages of growth and training.

Yes. You can visit Alma Lady Kennel at our premises in Villanova Mondovì, in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont, by appointment.

The visit is an important opportunity to get to know our kennel in person, meet the breeding dogs and learn more about our Toy Poodle breeding programme.

Families can meet the puppy’s dam and sire, see the environment in which it is growing up and talk with us directly about its characteristics, temperament and future needs.

Visits are organised with respect for the health and wellbeing of the dogs, paying particular attention to the tranquillity of the breeding females and the youngest puppies.

We believe that direct contact between breeder and family is essential to build a relationship of trust and to support an informed choice.

The relationship between Alma Lady Kennel and the families does not end with the delivery of the puppy.

We offer personalised after-sale support, remaining available to accompany new owners as their Toy Poodle settles into the family and through the following stages of its growth.

Our support includes advice and guidance on:

• Feeding: dietary guidance according to the health and nutrition protocol set by our reference veterinarian. Any change in diet should first be agreed with the family’s own veterinarian.
• Training: first house rules, daily habits and managing behaviour.
• Socialisation: settling into the family, relationships with children, people and other animals.
• Coat care: brushing, hygiene and grooming of the Toy Poodle.
• Growth and wellbeing: general guidance on the puppy’s development and adaptation, referring to the veterinarian for health matters.

Families can keep in direct contact with us even after delivery, sharing questions, updates and experiences.

For Alma Lady, responsible breeding means not only selecting and raising puppies with care, but also accompanying families over time, promoting a calm and well-informed life together.