About us
Welcome, truly: Welcome to our family. This isn’t just a phrase—our Toy Poodles are our little ones, and if you have one of them, you’re part of our family forever. We’re delighted you’re here to get to know us! Until then, take a look at our photo gallery to see our puppies!
Just so you know, we’re not a store or a big business, so we don’t keep regular hours. Just let us know a couple of days in advance to be sure we’re around! We’re a couple who’s deeply in love with Toy Poodles, and we genuinely enjoy showing off our little ones. I’m a doctor, but my passion has always been animals, especially dogs. I wanted to be a veterinarian, but back then the only option was private, and my family couldn’t afford it. Instead, I had plenty of dogs—many of them! Boxers, Weimaraners, a Dachshund, a Labrador, a Golden Retriever, and my biggest wish—a Great Dane.
In short, my now-wife wanted a Poodle and was completely obsessed, sending me photo after photo. She’d say, “Come on, a little brother for Pongo” (our Great Dane). I didn’t really want a small dog, to be honest… but eventually, we took the plunge! Nilo was smart, affectionate, had it all, and the best part was that he could go everywhere with us. He traveled with us, joined us for dinner, came shopping—wherever we went, he could come. And his coat was incredible; I’d never had a dog that didn’t shed all over the house.
When our little Toy Poodle turned one, the problems began. He kept growing, reaching 12 kilos; he wasn’t a Toy Poodle—he was actually mixed with a Miniature. And then the health problems started…
We were in Miami for work when Nilo’s tumor appeared. The vets asked if we had genetic tests from his parents… we didn’t even know what they were talking about. They did one and found high inbreeding—his parents were related. Our Toy Poodle had pedigree papers… but we discovered that pedigree doesn’t guarantee anything. It’s basically a statement of responsibility. His line had such high consanguinity that he ended up passing away shortly afterward.
We quickly bought another Poodle, though we couldn’t find anyone who offered genetic tests. We were heartbroken… This one grew bigger too, wasn’t a true Toy, with a longer muzzle and much larger size than a typical Toy Poodle. The more people we met with similar problems, the more determined we became. We thought, “Let’s start breeding ourselves and do it right—or at least as best as we can.” We bought land in the mountains, went through endless permits, spoke with breeders worldwide, and with my uncle, who has been breeding Pyrenean Mastiffs for as long as I can remember. Thanks to everyone who helped us get here, especially our family, Susana, and all the breeders who are now friends and even ask for our puppies to improve their lines.
We’ve traveled the world for this passion. Mussu came from Okinawa—we actually went to Japan for him and had to live there for a month to handle the paperwork. South Korea wasn’t any easier, where we got ShinShan. From Mauritius came Mauricio… All of them have genetic tests, with no inbreeding detected. They’re all healthy with dominant color genes. We’ve worked hard with the labs, starting with Lavogen in Germany and now in the U.S., pushing them for comprehensive tests that provide genuinely useful information. We’re thrilled with how far we’ve come—thanks for helping us so much. At first, they’d only send us one page; now it’s five!
We even have a rule: the mom and dad have to be from different continents. Why? Because, although the genetics of Toy Poodles and dogs in general has progressed a lot, there’s still much we don’t know, just as with humans. So, we prefer to have a double safeguard: a genetic test, of course, but also parents from different continents.
That said, genetics and health are important, but you also need to fall in love. These are lifetime companions, so come meet them, check other places, too—there are excellent Toy Poodle breeders out there. Travel as far as you need to until you feel a sense of trust. Ask to see the parents, and if they only breed Poodles or just a couple of breeds, even better. Ask for a contract and receipt; don’t accept shipments. Go see them yourself, or at least have the breeders deliver in person if possible. Transport companies aren’t bad, but it’s not the same, and you don’t know what other dogs your puppy might travel with. All these are just tips, but I insist: ask questions, and more questions. Color is a whole world—check out our section on color and size. You should feel you can trust the human parents of your puppy… but, most importantly, take a moment to forget everything and just look into their eyes. Let them win you over, because they’re going to be your lifetime companion.