This isn't waiting around: it's the work that decides whether a dog grows up calm or afraid of the world.
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Day zero
Born indoors, in a quiet room, beside their mother.
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Three weeks
Eyes and ears open: from here every household sound is a lesson.
3
Sixty days
Vet check, microchip and first shot. The pedigree paperwork starts.
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Ninety days
Booster done, the second shot: now they're ready to go home.
Just bornBorn January 2026
Litters
Born at home, and it shows
A few births a year, followed one by one. Here is the latest, and how it works when you want one.
Latest litter: January 2026
Two black puppies, a male and a female. The mother is very sweet; the father playful and calm. Raised in the house, like all the others.
There isn't always a puppy available
Our females whelp when they are ready, not when an advert is due. Ask us: we'll tell you whether anyone is available now or when the next birth is expected.
Reserving means getting to know each other
A phone call in which you tell us how you live. If we convince each other, you join the list for the next litter: from there the ninety days begin.
In writing, with the rights and duties of both sides spelled out.
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Microchip and registration
Implanted and entered in the national dog register before handover.
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Official ENCI pedigree
Registered in the Italian stud book, valid across the FCI.
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Health record
Worming and a complete vaccination course (two shots) already done.
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Health certificate
Issued by the vet in the days before handover.
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Puppy kit
The food it's used to and a keepsake from the kennel, for its first days at home.
Dog boarding
Dog boarding near Brescia: a second home
It isn't a kennel and it isn't a hotel: it's our home, with a few extra guests.
A few places at a time, so each dog keeps his own habits instead of fitting into ours.
Fenced spaces
Room to really run, always with someone watching.
Same food, same medication
Bowl, mealtimes and medicines stay his: bring it all from home.
A photo every day
You know how he's doing without having to ask. Sundays included.
Open to every breed
Not just poodles: we welcome dogs of every breed and size.
The three things everyone asks in the first weeks.
For everything else there's the phone: we still answer years later.
Grooming: little, but regular
The coat doesn't shed, so dead hair stays put: a weekly brush with soft bristles prevents mats and spreads the natural oils. Bathe only when needed, and book a periodic clip with the groomer.
Meals on schedule, bowl away
Toys gain weight quickly, especially if they spend a lot of time indoors or after neutering. Good-quality kibble at fixed mealtimes; if you'd rather cook, have your vet balance the diet.
Rules are set on day one
Bed and bowl ready before arrival, regular hours, the bowl removed after the meal. A few clear habits from the start: the ones you won't be able to keep, better not to begin.
Life at the kennel
A bit of our home
Phone photos, between the garden and the living room. No set: this is how you find them when you visit.
White and black, posing together
In the garden, freshly groomed
White puppy, in the yard
Black puppy, eyes on the camera
Apricot, topknot tied up
Red, with a ponytail
White, in the living room
Cuddles on the blanket
Before you write
Frequently asked questions
How much does a toy poodle puppy cost?
It depends on the litter and the colour, which is why we don't publish a price list:
contact the kennel and we'll give you the exact figure, with no obligation. One word of advice,
though. A puppy with an ENCI pedigree, health-tested parents, microchip,
vaccinations and ninety days of care behind it has a floor price.
Below that, something has been skipped — almost always the tests on the parents,
and that is exactly the part you will pay for at the vet later on.
What is the difference between toy, miniature, medium and standard poodle?
They are the same breed — the Poodle, under ENCI and FCI — in four sizes,
set by height at the withers:
Toy: 24 to 28 cm, about 2.5–4.5 kg (the one we breed)
Miniature: 28 to 35 cm
Medium: 35 to 45 cm
Standard: 45 to 60 cm
Temperament and coat are identical, only the build changes.
The “teacup” poodle, on the other hand, does not exist in the standard:
it is a marketing name for undersized dogs, often fragile ones.
Be wary of anyone offering it as a separate size.
Does the toy poodle shed? Is it suitable for allergy sufferers?
The poodle has a curly coat and no undercoat, so it sheds very little:
that is why it is often suggested to people living with allergies. Be careful, though: no dog is
truly hypoallergenic, because the allergens are in the saliva and dander, not only in the
hair. If someone in your family has allergies, the honest advice is to come and spend a while
with the dogs before deciding.
How long does a toy poodle live?
Twelve to sixteen years on average, and it is one of the longer-lived breeds:
going beyond that is not unusual. Genetics matter — which is why we test the parents — along
with diet and regular veterinary checks. It is a long commitment, and you should know that upfront.
How do I reserve a puppy?
A phone call or an email telling us how you live: how many hours the house would be empty,
whether there are children or other dogs, whether you have had a poodle before. It is not an interview.
The wrong dog in the wrong home comes back — and we would rather that never happened.
If we convince each other, you go on the list for the next litter —
and from there the puppy's first ninety days begin.
When can I take the puppy home?
Our puppies go to their new family at ninety days of age. The law sets the minimum
at sixty, but the extra weeks in the kennel, with the mother and littermates,
are decisive for imprinting and for the adult dog's character.
Are the breeding dogs tested for genetic diseases?
Absolutely. Every dog used for breeding is officially screened for the main hereditary
conditions of the breed: hip and elbow dysplasia and eye disorders.
The certificates can be seen on request.
What does the puppy come with?
Every puppy goes to its new family with:
A sale contract
A microchip already implanted, and registration in the national dog register
An official ENCI pedigree
A health record with worming and a complete vaccination course (two shots)
A certificate of good health from the vet
A puppy kit with the food it is used to and a keepsake from the kennel
Can we visit the kennel?
Of course — we like meeting future families in person. Visits are
by appointment only, so that we can give you our full attention and
keep things quiet for the dogs, especially when there is a litter.
Are you still available after we take the puppy home?
Yes, and not out of politeness: a puppy that starts well is our best calling card.
Call us about the first messy bath, about weaning, about a vet opinion that doesn't sound
right to you. We still answer years later — and most families keep sending photos of the grown dogs.
Visits by appointment
Come and meet them
One message is enough. We'll tell you whether there are puppies, what they cost and when
to come and see them — no obligation, and no invented waiting lists.
