A mid-sized poodle by American standards, the miniature poodle is usually 11 to 15 inches tall and weighs 14 to 18 pounds. Although they are smaller than their standard counterparts, these pups have just as much personality, and they make great pets for families. The tiny toy poodle is the smallest of the three AKC-recognized size variants, and weighs less than 10 pounds usually between 6 and 9 pounds.
They usually stand about 8 to 10 inches high at the shoulder, making them perfectly pint-sized. If you are looking for a loveable lap dog, it is hard to go wrong with a toy poodle. Photo from Dog Mal. The UKC treats them much like standard poodles, with whom they compete in dog shows. Klein poodles are akin to small standard poodles, and most stand between 15 and 20 inches in height and weigh about 40 to 50 pounds. Photo from Pinterest. Teacup poodles are not recognized by most of the major breed registries; instead, they are an unofficial name breeders and poodle enthusiasts give to very small toy poodles.
Make sure to do your research before considering a teacup dog! Poodles come in a diverse array of colors and combinations thereof. While multi-colored pups can be very attractive, they are not permitted by the AKC , who demands that poodles be of one color the UKC does allow for multi-colored poodles. Additionally, there are several regulations concerning the color of the eyes, nose and feet, which vary based on the coat color. No matter which type of poodle you are considering, it is important to familiarize yourself with the type of care they will need.
This includes understanding their personality, exercise needs and some of the common health concerns of the breed. While the various poodles exhibit some differences in personality, they are all relatively similar.
The first thing that jumps out to you about poodles is their considerable intelligence they are typically listed among the ten most intelligent breeds. Poodles figure things out very quickly and are quite easy to train. In fact, proper training is crucial for poodles , as they can run amok in your home if not provided with consistent, firm leadership and plenty to do. Poodles are quite affectionate with their families, and they are usually friendly with most strangers and unfamiliar dogs.
Harsh treatment methods are not advisable with these sensitive dogs, and positive-reinforcement-based strategies work much better during training. Poodles are more athletic than many people would suppose, and exercise is an important component of their care. A few long walks each day may suffice for some , but it is always better to — in addition to a solid walk — give your poodle a chance to chase a frisbee or a tennis ball for 20 minutes or so a day.
If at all possible, you should give your poodle a chance to swim regularly, as this provides them with a low-impact form of exercise, and — most importantly — poodles usually love swimming.
Poodles are famous for their fabulous coats, which are often cut in a number of different ways see chart below. Some owners prefer their poodles to sport extravagant clips, such as the English Saddler or Continental cut, while others like simpler designs, such as the Teddy Bear or Kennel coat.
Even if you do not wish to keep your poodle groomed like a show dog and clipped in one of the fancy ways these dogs are often maintained, you will need to care for your poodle coat very regularly — perhaps daily.
Their hair must be brushed very often so that you can remove tangles and prevent mats from forming. One thing is for sure: You will want to foster a good relationship with a skilled groomer upon becoming a poodle parent. You can groom them on your own, but most owners will find it preferable to have their pooch groomed professionally.
Poodles are one of the longest-living breeds particularly when considering the standard poodle, which lives for far longer than many other breeds of similar size. However, despite often living for 12 to 15 years, they are susceptible to a number of common health ailments. No matter which type of poodle you find the most appealing, it is easy to see that they are all great dogs, with their own unique beauty.
She is a lifelong canine enthusiast and adores dogs of all shapes and sizes! She loves iced coffee, hammocks, and puppy-cuddling! I would appreciate any information and help any one could give me, Thank You! I am finally ready to adopt my beautiful dream puppy poodle. Hey there, DettyG. There can be differences, but by and large, most poodles will be smart, sweet, and affectionate with their people. Best of luck with your search for a pooch!
I am looking for a toy or teacup poodle for my mom she lost hers last week to cancer. And she would love another one. Her other poodle misses her sister and needs a friend. My Best of luck! I have a beautiful chocolate brown poodle from miniature parents. They were both pounds and he is 26 pounds, taller then most small poodles but much smaller then standard.
He was the giant of the litter. Is he a klein? Or a miniature? I live in illinois and am looking for a brown or red toy poodle have 2 bichon have 5 lots all fenced in. Where are you located I really want a brown toy poodle with long tail my mom used to raise pooled and I had. A black one. Mali is a pedigree black and cream phantom type at 10inches at shoulder…. All three are affectionate, smart, active and the Greatest Joy of my Life!!! Prior to having these three girls I had Chelsea a jet black girl..
Poodles have become my life!! They are Everything that is good and fun about owning a canine!!! You will Never Regret it. I have a moyen poodle. She is such a sweet heart. She has lots of energy. She is 2 years old. Loves to play keep away. Loves rides. Never had a poodle before. She is so different then our others were. So funny. If you have any games we can play let me know. She sounds like a great doggo, Bella!
Check out these training games that are fun and help teach your dog important skills! Hi I have a standard Poodle we call him Cooper. Cooper is a real catacture, he loves nothing better than go play fetch all day if we let him. He is also really mistchevious apt to go through bins taking whatever he fantasies. He is smart too if his ball goes under the furniture he will try his best to get it mostly he succeeds.
I found this page to be very informative. I love both my twahuahua and my Poodle. They get along so good. Poodles are such kid friendly loving caring intelligent pets. Thank you and I would love to join this informative group.
I am looking to adopt a rescue. She was breeder surrendered and is absolutely darling. They are calling her a toy however she is only 5 lbs.
The warning on the teacup has me worried. What should I ask? She is 6 years old and shy but warms up with time. Hey, Li. I had 3 Toy Poodles who were triplets from the same litter. One male and two females. Two were silver with white markings and one black with tan marking. I adored them!
They lived to be The l6th year I lost all 3 to CHF congestive heart failure. January, then October, and the last one in November of I still miss them so very much. Just love them and appreciate everyday God has blessed you.
My mom, on the other hand, is a poodle enthusiast, having had many a teacup and miniature before getting her first royal standard six years ago. He unfortunately suffers from epilepsy but does well on his medication. Thank you for the information on Poodles, mine passed away 2 weeks ago and I am getting a new one in a few weeks and this information is going to really help to me training and giving my new puppy a great life! This article is so wrong! There are 3 just 3 sizes of poodles.
Toy, Miniature and Standard. There is no such teacup poodle or any other breed it is a way to unscrupulous breeders to sell their puppies for a lot of money. Teacup size poodles and other breeds are runts and have health problems.
Hi, Sue. Similarly, we explain that the Klein poodle is recognized in some places but not by the AKC. Thanks for your comments. Please contact me if you know of any. Red Where are you located? This message is for the lady that now has her moms dog. I thought this msg would show up under her post.
Thank you! We own a Black and White 2 yr. He is a blessing to our family. Our little fur baby loves to dance, and is extremely friendly with other dogs and people. He weighs about 8lbs. I have my 3rd Standard Poo. He is a gorgeous black and white male named General Beauregard. He is the best companion I have ever had.
I love poodles and have been blessed to have had many over my 72 years. I currently have a darling little chocolate brown toy-poodle who is 16 years old. She has been blind for the past year, but still seems glad to be with us. Poodles are the absolute BEST!!! This description of Poodle sizes and colors is just awful!!!! The Parent Clubs of each breed,in this case, The Poodle Club of America,write ,change and update their breed standards as needed.
Those copies are then presented to the AKC for approval. Hey there, Holly. Not sure what triggered your all-caps yelling, but the AKC is literally a breed registry.
At any rate, thanks for reading. Looking for a miniature poodle — Ours got run over and we are devastated — My husband has been in hospital and had a tumor that is meligant — We are so lost without our little fur baby — He had the cutest little bear face. I currently have two poodles a toy and a mini. Toupee and Smokey my very first dog was a poodle and even though they all had their own personalities they also had their own uniqueness.
Short of getting run over by a car, GDV is the worst thing that can happen to a dog. Standard Poodles have a 1 in 20 chance of Gastic Dialation and Volvulus.
Great Danes are even higher chance. A dog is a major investment, not just in money but in emotions, and having lost one 3 year old Standard Poodle, I can attest to how expensive and heart breaking it is. All my dogs get Gastroplexy. I have a toy Poodle named Buddy he is 11 years old and very smart … Great dog for kids and for me a great companion.
I talk to him like an adult and he must understand cause he minds me. He still loves the dog run, playing ball n frisbee. Hr is an alpha but hes called the sheriff at the dog run because he keeps the peace and breaks up any arguments by body slamming. Hes funny hes my joy. I had s 4 lb poodle for 18 years she was the best little thing anybody could have. Sorry about your pooch, Diane. She sounds like she was wonderful though. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
I love my standard poodle ROXY! She is by far the best dog we have ever adopted. Best family dog. So very very smart. I have a poodle great dogs inteligent relates to commands very well good listerner.
Soft cuddly and very loyal protecting lovable doggies. We had a 3 pounder that was amazing. She was supposed to be my dog but my husband could do anything with her but she turned into kugo with me.
She travelled with us everywhere. We were given a pocket if change to buy a Whole Dog. Her name was Kline Schuzza spelling changed to protect the innocent. We have had poodles since Love em. My poodle passed 2yrs ago. She was the best baby girl. I miss my Penny Lane everyday. Luved Urs on G.
I am Hospice Nrs,Ret. Im 58, looking for a Moyen Pup or young. I have a 4 yr Male maltipoo white I need to get him a mate to get some babies before I get him fixed if intrested send me a message thru here thanks.
I have 4 pitbulls and one Standard female Parti poodle. She tug a wars all day long with the pit bulls and very often wins and pranced away very proud lol. Shes very smart but unaware shes not a Pit. She definitely gives the other dogs a run for their money! Red is not listed as a common Poodle color. Is red interchanged with Apricot? My friend gave me a poodle for a gift.
He said it was a miniature red poodle. However, the papers are checked apricot. We have a red standard, six months old. We love her very much but have not found her easy to train. Is this because she is so young? Although she loves to be near us and especially to tug and fetch she is not particularly affectionate.
Could use some advice. I have an 18 year old toy poodle who is still going strong. I have had poodles my whole life love them. Teddy my toy poodle turned 13 yo today. He is very smart, loves to take walks, Chase balls and stuffed toys. He is very loving and friendly. Best dog! I sent my Stars to the rainbow bridge last week.
She was We were fighting kidney disease for almost 2 yrs. Her weight never went over 6. Poodles much prefer and appreciate a calm, quiet living arrangement. The poodle is the original "hypoallergenic" dog breed thanks to their single-layer coats that don't shed much though remember that no dog is percent hypoallergenic.
If you or someone in your family suffers from allergies, a poodle could be the pup for you! But heads up: Their coat, low shedding as it may be, requires a lot of attention.
And, even if they are taking the dog to a groomer, they will still need to keep up with daily needs, including brushing. Poodles need to be groomed frequently, preferably every 3—6 weeks. Most owners have their poodle's coat cut to one short length, in a grooming style known as the sporting clip.
Poodles who are left with their manes to grow need meticulous daily brushing—once their curly coats become matted, the only solution is to shave them down and start over. Unless you're taking up the clippers and teaching yourself to groom your poodle, you'll need frequent grooming appointments. It's an expense you'll want to keep in mind when considering adding a poodle to the family.
Poodles are extremely active, athletic dogs who need plenty of daily exercise and love long walks. They're up for adventure and love to stay busy, so it won't be hard to keep them moving. Most poodles love to swim , and swimming can be an excellent workout for your curly cutie. They also love playing fetch and can get some of that abundant energy out chasing after balls and sticks in the backyard.
Thanks to their high intelligence and people-pleasing nature, poodles are fairly easy to train and enjoy making their humans happy, the American Kennel Club says.
Keep training upbeat and encouraging, with lots of praise and consistency to get your eager-to-please poodle in his groove. Relative to other breeds, the poodle is easy to housebreak. It also often leads to a dog who enjoys learning and wants to participate in other activities," Hunter Mayer says. Feed your standard poodle a healthy diet of high-quality dog food and always have fresh, clean water available for drinking.
Check with your veterinarian about the appropriate recommendations for dog food brands and ingredients, how much and how often to feed your dog, and other dietary concerns.
Poodles have a lifespan of 12—15 years and are generally healthy dogs. Additionally, reputable breeders routinely test breeding stock for health issues, so if you're taking care to research the breeder you're working with when picking a purebred dog, you should know the dog's lineage and what health problems if any run in the family.
That being said, there are some health conditions standard poodles are prone to , including hip dysplasia and eye problems. Standard poodles are also prone to contracting Addison's disease, an issue with the adrenal glands, as well as bloat , which is an accumulation of gas or fluid in the dog's stomach. Keeping regularly scheduled veterinary appointments will help you stay up-to-date on your pup's health and well being.
The name poodle most likely comes from the word pudelin , a German-language reference to the breed's fondness for water, according to the AKC. The breed originated in Germany as duck-hunting, water retrieval dogs. The flamboyant continental clip haircut style that most associate with the poodle has functional origins.
Because the dogs were jumping into freezing water to retrieve their owners' hunt prey and too much heavy hair would weigh down the dog, owners would strategically clip the fur on their limbs to give them freedom of movement while swimming, leaving longer hair near the dog's organs and joints to protect them in the cold water. The poodle's friendly temperament and lovable looks eventually caught the attention of members of French nobility and the breed soon became popular throughout Europe.
The poodle is a highly recognisable breed of dog. The clip the way in which the coat is trimmed is another instantly recognisable feature.
Many believe the clip was designed for visual appeal; however, others argue it was developed as a way to protect but not hinder these dogs when they were used for hunting and retrieving.
Even if your poodle is not being shown, it is important to keep up a regular grooming schedule. This means bathing and clipping your poodle once every couple of months — depending on the dog, this can happen less frequently. Grooming can be expensive, but is a must when you own a poodle.
As we have already mentioned, poodles are highly intelligent dogs that can get bored fairly easily if they do not have enough mental and physical stimulation. Poodle owners need to make sure they give their pets enough exercise, play with them, and keep on top of learning and obedience activities. Poodles are quick learners and are capable of picking up new commands and tricks with ease — this is one of the reasons why poodles used to regularly appear in circuses back in the day.
They are a playful, patient and loyal breed of dog, but can be fairly reserved with strangers. Poodles of all sizes are energetic, and while the toy poodle may not need to stroll as far as the standard poodle on its daily walk, it will still need a structured exercise routine. Your pet poodle is part of the family and you want to give him or her the care and attention they deserve.
Remember that all poodles need to be taken out for a walk every day, regardless of their size. If you have a standard poodle, ideally you will have a back garden big enough to let them exercise whenever they wish. Smaller breeds will be happy running around your home, larger ones will need more space. This means brushing their coat once or twice a week if the hair is clipped short. Where the hair is longer, it should be brushed daily.
Any matted or tangled hair that cannot be brushed out should be cut out with scissors. It is recommended that poodles are professionally groomed every six weeks. It is best to get an all-over, short trim as this is the most comfortable for the dog and the easiest for you to groom.
Make sure your poodle gets lots of contact with other dogs and people. Miniature and toy poodles in particular can be especially shy around strangers and may take some time getting used to new faces. As well as going for long walks, training classes can be a good way for your poodle friend to interact with other dogs.
It is advised that you take your pooch for regular check-ups at the vet. This is especially important if you have a standard poodle. If you own a poodle — pedigree or hybrid — you will want to make sure you have the right level of cover for you and your dog. At Purely Pets, we design dog insurance policies to ensure your pet poodle has the protection it deserves.
Depending on the policy you choose, you can be covered for vets bills for accidents, illness or both — up to a fixed amount. Many policies also cover the cost of dentistry, loss of your pet and overseas travel. If you would like to find out how to get the right level of cover, Purely Pets can provide you with an online quote in minutes.
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