If purchased from a reputable breeder, you can rest assured your puppy is a purebred poodle with the much beloved poodle personality. When solid colors became popular, parti colored puppies were culled from the lineage. A small but dedicated group of breeders is working to return the original parti colored poodle to the lineage and the show ring. Poodle parti pups are white with patches or spots of brown, black, blue, apricot, red, or silver.
Artwork dating back to the 1500's shows parti coloring to be the original coat color. The 1st dog book published in the U. S. (in 1856), shows a parti colored dog with a full (un-clipped) coat. The AKC registers, but doesn't accept parti colored poodles in conformation shows. Most other kennel clubs, including the UKC, permit parti colored poodles to be shown in all events.
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 are easily housebroken, obedience trained, and are affectionate with children. Most are good with other dogs. Standards are active and energetic. Due to their large size they require more exercise than their smaller relatives. Standards are more reserved around, but not unfriendly to strangers. With daily walks and playtime, Miniatures and Toys can be great apartment pets. Poodles are one of the healthiest and long living breeds. The lifespan of a Standard is 12 years. Miniatures and Toys average 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 breed's story begins in Germany. The poodle was originally bred to accompany hunters, retrieving prey from the water. They were also used as military dogs beginning in the 17th century. The French fell in love with the poodle making it their national breed. As they became increasingly popular as companion pets, smaller dogs were favored.
Buy a registered dog from a reputable dealer to be sure you're buying a purebred from a healthy lineage. Health issues that affect this breed include Cushing's disease, Addison's disease, hypothyroidism, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cataracts, glaucoma. Miniatures and Toys are susceptible to tracheal collapse and luxating patella. Standards are at risk for hip dysplasia and bloat.
Reputable breeders breed only registered dogs with a documented lineage and health history. They provide buyers with health records. Ask about any guarantee and buy back policy. Parent dogs should be tested for PRA and should have received Canine Eye Registry certification. Standards should be certified free from hip dysplasia and hypothyroidism. Parents of miniatures and toy sizes should be certified free from luxating patella (knee) problems.
Artwork dating back to the 1500's shows parti coloring to be the original coat color. The 1st dog book published in the U. S. (in 1856), shows a parti colored dog with a full (un-clipped) coat. The AKC registers, but doesn't accept parti colored poodles in conformation shows. Most other kennel clubs, including the UKC, permit parti colored poodles to be shown in all events.
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 are easily housebroken, obedience trained, and are affectionate with children. Most are good with other dogs. Standards are active and energetic. Due to their large size they require more exercise than their smaller relatives. Standards are more reserved around, but not unfriendly to strangers. With daily walks and playtime, Miniatures and Toys can be great apartment pets. Poodles are one of the healthiest and long living breeds. The lifespan of a Standard is 12 years. Miniatures and Toys average 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 breed's story begins in Germany. The poodle was originally bred to accompany hunters, retrieving prey from the water. They were also used as military dogs beginning in the 17th century. The French fell in love with the poodle making it their national breed. As they became increasingly popular as companion pets, smaller dogs were favored.
Buy a registered dog from a reputable dealer to be sure you're buying a purebred from a healthy lineage. Health issues that affect this breed include Cushing's disease, Addison's disease, hypothyroidism, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cataracts, glaucoma. Miniatures and Toys are susceptible to tracheal collapse and luxating patella. Standards are at risk for hip dysplasia and bloat.
Reputable breeders breed only registered dogs with a documented lineage and health history. They provide buyers with health records. Ask about any guarantee and buy back policy. Parent dogs should be tested for PRA and should have received Canine Eye Registry certification. Standards should be certified free from hip dysplasia and hypothyroidism. Parents of miniatures and toy sizes should be certified free from luxating patella (knee) problems.
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