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Poodle

January 22, 2021 By Lucy Leave a Comment

iniature Poodle Dog Breed Information Center - The Mini Poodle Guide

The Poodle is an intelligent, active dog, with a curly coat and floppy ears. 

A long history as a hunting companion means they are seriously smart, and attentive to their owners.

Although kind natured, they are also more solitary than some breeds. 

Tending to prefer the company of their lovely little family to passing strangers. 

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SIZE

COLORS

MIXES

FEEDING

GROOMING

HEALTH

Poodles are divided into three main types - Toy, Miniature and Standard.

Poodle Size

These three Poodle breeds should be identical in every way other than their size. 

But this size does cause some differences, especially when it comes to health problems.

TOY POODLES

MINIATURE POODLES

STANDARD POODLES

Standard Poodles make up the biggest, and Toy the smallest. Miniature Poodles are in the middle. 

You might also see people advertising Teacup Poodles.

This isn’t an official type of Poodle registered by any of the major Kennel Clubs. 

They are often rife with potential health problems.

If you want a tiny Poodle, go for the Toy variety, and avoid any mention of Teacup or Micro. 

Poodle Colors 

Poodles come in a wonderful range of colors and combination of patterns too. 

From the stunning parti Poodle to the sleek sable, their coats aren’t just famous for the curls!

MINI POODLE COLORS

WHITE POODLES

RED POODLES

Poodle Mixes

In recent years Poodle Mixes , also known as Doodles, have become incredibly popular.

POODLE MIXES

SMALL POODLE MIXES

MINI DOODLES

It’s important to note that although many of these mixed breed Poodles make great pets, there is a huge variation in terms of temperament, health and appearance.

Airedoodle

Aussiedoodle

Bernedoodle

Bich Poo

Bolonoodle

Boodle

Bordoodle

Bossipoo

Boxerdoodle

Cadoodle

Cavapoo

Chipoo

Cockapoo

Corgipoo

Dalmadoodle

Danoodle

Doodleman Pinscher

Doxiepoo

Foodle

Goldendoodle

Havapoo

Huskypoo

Irish Doodle

Jackapoo

Labradoodle

Lhasa Poo

Maltipoo

Mastidoodle

Mini Aussiedoodle

Mini Cockapoo

Mini Doodle

Mini Goldendoodle

Mini Labradoodle

Newfypoo

Peekapoo

Pit Boodle

Pomapoo

Poogle

Pugapoo

Pyredoodle

Rottle

Saint Berdoodle

Schnoodle

Scoodle

Sheepadoodle

Sheltidoodle

Shepadoodle

Shih Poo

Springerdoodle

Teacup Maltipoo

Weimardoodle

Westiepoo

Whoodle

Yorkipoo

Poodle Food and Feeding

Most Miniature and Standard Poodles will do well on any good quality dog food. 

But Toy Poodle benefit from a brand that is formulated for a tiny breed. 

These tend to have pieces that are easier to pick up and chew. 

The articles below will help you to decide which is the right diet for your dog.

Organic Dog Food

Senior Dog Food

Poodle Puppy Food

Cockapoo Food

Goldendoodle Puppy Food

Goldendoodle Dog Food

Labradoodle Puppy Food

Maltipoo Food

Poodle Grooming 

Any Poodle fan knows that this is a breed that needs a lot of grooming. 

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From the day they are born this curly dog has an enviable coat, but also one that can be tough to manage. 

Many Poodles simply go to the dog groomer every few weeks to keep their fur tidy. Others have owners that prefer to do it themselves.

GROOM

SHAMPOO

BRUSH

Are Poodles Hypoallergenic? 

Hypoallergenic is a funny term, and a much misused one

Many dog owners assume that their Poodle, or Poodle mix, will not cause an allergic reaction because they don’t shed.

Hypoallergenic Dogs

Big Non Shedding Dogs

Do Labradoodles Shed?

But Poodles do shed, the fur just mostly gets caught in itself. 

This caught up fur then needs to be dealt with by you or a groomer during one of their regular hairdressing sessions! 

And although shed fur has an impact on allergy sufferers, it’s not hte hair itself that you are reacting to. 

It’s the dander. 

And all dogs have dander. 

Because of this anyone can potentially have an allergic reaction to any dog, even one that has been labelled as non-shedding or hypoallergenic. 

Beware of any breeder of Poodles or mixes that claims that an allergy sufferer won’t react to their dogs at all. Because you just don’t know. 

Poodle Health 

Poodles are generally healthy dogs, with a good potential lifespan. 

But like any pedigree breed, generations of constricting their potential population has led to a few potential issues. 

   

Poodles have some health conditions which can be common to them all: 

  • PRA
  • Cataracts
  • von Willebrand’s

There are also some which occur more in a particular type. 

Toy Poodles:

  • Luxating patella
  • Thyroid problems 
  • Miniature Poodles
  • Diabetes
  • Mitral valve disease
  • Tracheal collapse

Standard Poodles

  • Hip dysplasia 
  • Bloat
  • Sebaceous adenitis

When you search for a puppy, make sure that where possible the breeder has had the parents health checked for the relevant potential health problems.

Poodles Make Great Pets

Although it might seem like we’ve listed a lot of potential health problems above, as pedigree breeds go Poodles are pretty healthy. 

The inherited diseases they carry are largely able to be tested for, so you can make sure your pup’s parents aren’t passing them on. 

And they are structurally very well bred. With balanced leg and body lengths, and a nice long snout.

Poodle GIFTS

NAMES 

POODLE Prices

Provided you carefully vet your potential breeders, and raise your puppy up with love and patience, then Poodles can make brilliant pets.

 

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