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.
Poodles are great family dogs and wonderful companions. They're intelligent, sensitive, good-natured, energetic. They don't do well with long stretches of alone time. They're sociable, affectionate, and loyal. They excel at obedience, agility, hunting, and tracking. They love to learn and perform tricks. They're a favorite choice as therapy dogs.
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.
Poodles require regular grooming. Their coat is dense with minimal shedding making this an ideal pet for dog lovers with allergies. The hair is coarse and woolly or soft and wavy. If you're showing, many breed registries require certain clips for conformation. Clipping should be done every 6 to 8 weeks. A short clip is the easiest to care for and recommended for companion animals. Hair needs to be plucked from the ear canal to prevent ear infections.
Poodles can be traced back to Germany. They were water retrieving dogs that assisted hunters. In France the breed was defined and became known as the national breed. They were hunting dogs and also military dogs since the 17th century. The Standard was downsized as this breed became a popular companion and family pet.
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.
Poodles are great family dogs and wonderful companions. They're intelligent, sensitive, good-natured, energetic. They don't do well with long stretches of alone time. They're sociable, affectionate, and loyal. They excel at obedience, agility, hunting, and tracking. They love to learn and perform tricks. They're a favorite choice as therapy dogs.
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.
Poodles require regular grooming. Their coat is dense with minimal shedding making this an ideal pet for dog lovers with allergies. The hair is coarse and woolly or soft and wavy. If you're showing, many breed registries require certain clips for conformation. Clipping should be done every 6 to 8 weeks. A short clip is the easiest to care for and recommended for companion animals. Hair needs to be plucked from the ear canal to prevent ear infections.
Poodles can be traced back to Germany. They were water retrieving dogs that assisted hunters. In France the breed was defined and became known as the national breed. They were hunting dogs and also military dogs since the 17th century. The Standard was downsized as this breed became a popular companion and family pet.
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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