It's not a mutt. The original poodle was often parti colored. Solid colors confer no health benefits. The personality is the same. Solids were popular in the 1900's, leading to culling of mixed colored poodles. A dedicated circle of breeders are working to bring this beautiful color variant back into the show ring. Poodle parti pups are white with spots and patches of another color, usually black, silver, red, apricot, brown, or blue.
Artwork from the 1500's all the way through to the early 19000's shows a two colored coat to be the original poodle coloring. The first dog book published in the United States in 1856 features an un-clipped parti colored poodle. The AKC considers the coloring a disqualifying fault. Not so the United Kennel Club which allows parti colored poodles to be shown in all venues.
Whether you want a dog for show, agility, hunting, tracking, obedience, or companionship, there is a poodle for you. Poodles are also a favorite choice for therapy dogs. All three sizes are good-natured, cheerful, intelligent, alert, cheerful, silly, and sociable. This breed needs companionship and inclusion in family activities. Left alone to long they tend to develop separation anxiety leading to destructive behaviors.
Poodles enjoy children and other pets. They're easy to housebreak. They're easy to train. The Standard sized poodle is energetic but not hyper. The Standard tends to be a bit wary of strangers, but is not unfriendly. Miniatures and Toys can be house or apartment dwellers. A daily walk, a little playtime, and lots of lap times makes for a contented miniature or toy sized poodle. Average lifespan for a Standard is 10 to 12 years. Average lifespan for a Miniature or Toy is 14 to 16 years.
The dense coat, curly or wavy, should be clipped every 6-8 weeks. If you're showing, check with the registry for acceptable cuts. Show cuts require daily care. Pet owners may want to choose a shorter, easier to care for haircut. Hair in the ear canals should be plucked and the ears cleaned with every grooming. Poodles do very little shedding. They're an excellent choice for dog lovers with allergies.
The poodle was originally bred in Germany as a water retrieving dog used by hunters. They have also been used as military dogs since the 17th century. The breed gained popularity in France where the breed standards were developed. They became so popular they became the national breed. They were later bred down in size as they became popular companion pets.
Buy from a reputable breeder to get a purebred from a healthy lineage. The breeder should provide registration papers and health documentation. Health concerns include hypothyroidism, Cushing's disease, Addison's disease. Common eye problems include cataracts, glaucoma, and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). Standard Poodles share typical large dog issues of hip dysplasia and susceptibility to bloat. Miniatures and Toys share typical small dog health concerns; tracheal collapse and luxating patella.
Reputable breeders provide documentation that parents and grandparents are free of health issues. Buyers should receive copies of genetic testing performed on the parent dogs. These should include Optigen testing for PRA, and Canine Eye Registry (CERF) certification. Standards should have certification that parents are free of hip dysplasia and thyroid problems. Miniatures and Toys should have certification that parents are free from knee problems.
Artwork from the 1500's all the way through to the early 19000's shows a two colored coat to be the original poodle coloring. The first dog book published in the United States in 1856 features an un-clipped parti colored poodle. The AKC considers the coloring a disqualifying fault. Not so the United Kennel Club which allows parti colored poodles to be shown in all venues.
Whether you want a dog for show, agility, hunting, tracking, obedience, or companionship, there is a poodle for you. Poodles are also a favorite choice for therapy dogs. All three sizes are good-natured, cheerful, intelligent, alert, cheerful, silly, and sociable. This breed needs companionship and inclusion in family activities. Left alone to long they tend to develop separation anxiety leading to destructive behaviors.
Poodles enjoy children and other pets. They're easy to housebreak. They're easy to train. The Standard sized poodle is energetic but not hyper. The Standard tends to be a bit wary of strangers, but is not unfriendly. Miniatures and Toys can be house or apartment dwellers. A daily walk, a little playtime, and lots of lap times makes for a contented miniature or toy sized poodle. Average lifespan for a Standard is 10 to 12 years. Average lifespan for a Miniature or Toy is 14 to 16 years.
The dense coat, curly or wavy, should be clipped every 6-8 weeks. If you're showing, check with the registry for acceptable cuts. Show cuts require daily care. Pet owners may want to choose a shorter, easier to care for haircut. Hair in the ear canals should be plucked and the ears cleaned with every grooming. Poodles do very little shedding. They're an excellent choice for dog lovers with allergies.
The poodle was originally bred in Germany as a water retrieving dog used by hunters. They have also been used as military dogs since the 17th century. The breed gained popularity in France where the breed standards were developed. They became so popular they became the national breed. They were later bred down in size as they became popular companion pets.
Buy from a reputable breeder to get a purebred from a healthy lineage. The breeder should provide registration papers and health documentation. Health concerns include hypothyroidism, Cushing's disease, Addison's disease. Common eye problems include cataracts, glaucoma, and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). Standard Poodles share typical large dog issues of hip dysplasia and susceptibility to bloat. Miniatures and Toys share typical small dog health concerns; tracheal collapse and luxating patella.
Reputable breeders provide documentation that parents and grandparents are free of health issues. Buyers should receive copies of genetic testing performed on the parent dogs. These should include Optigen testing for PRA, and Canine Eye Registry (CERF) certification. Standards should have certification that parents are free of hip dysplasia and thyroid problems. Miniatures and Toys should have certification that parents are free from knee problems.
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