Poodle Information & Breeders

POODLE

Characteristics, care, health & breeder listings below.

Poodle

Photos - top: Toy Poodle in show coat.

middle: Miniature Poodle in short trim.

bottom: Standard Poodle in corded coat.

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Quote from an Owner

Poodles come in three varieties: Toy, miniature and standard. They are wonderful, devoted companions and family dogs. Poodles crave and need human attention. They love nothing more than to be around their owners, whether it's sitting by their side or playing ball in the yard.

Toys are the more delicate of the three varieties, although they are still a sturdy little dog. Toys are true lap dogs. Miniatures and Standards make great kids' dogs, as they love to play and they have lots of energy.

~Lisa Puskas, USA

AKC Height: The Toy Poodle is 10 inches or under at the highest point of the shoulders. The Miniature Poodle is 15 inches or under at the highest point of the shoulders, with a minimum height in excess of 10 inches. The Standard Poodle is over 15 inches at the highest point of the shoulders. Color: The coat is an even and solid color at the skin and comes in blues, grays, silvers, browns, cafe-au-laits, apricots and creams. The coat may show varying shades of the same color. Parti-colored dogs (two or more colors) are disqualified from the show ring.

Basic Requirements: Toy Poodles need less room for exercise than the other two varieties. They are a good choice for apartment living. Miniature and Standard Poodles need an average-sized yard with plenty of room to play. All three varieties need twice-weekly brushing and monthly bathing and trimming. Many owners keep the coat trimmed short to reduce grooming time.

Temperament: Poodles are happy, lively dogs. Shy or aggressive Poodles are not the norm. Most Poodles make good watch dogs, barking at the sign of strangers. Poodles make excellent obedience dogs, and they are highly intelligent and easy to train.

Health: (Health Dictionary click here) Average lifespan is 11 years. Watch for PRA, Juvenile Cataracts, Luxated Patellar, Epilepsy. In the mini and standard sizes also watch for hip dysplasia, bloat, Von Willebrand's

Rescue / Poodle breeders

Poodle Club of America, Inc.

www.poodleclubofamerica.org

Kirada Standard Poodles

Jacqui McLeay, Australia

http://www.kiradapoodles.com/

Arndt's Happy Tails

Bonnie Arndt, USA

http://happytailspoodles.com/

DEEGAN'S & GABSEWAY

Honey, USA

http://clik.to/deegan