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POODLE SIZES
The Poodle comes is 3 different sizes, they are as follows:
The Toy is 10 inches or under at the highest point of the shoulders.
The tiniest member of the Poodle family is the Toy. Bright, amusing, good
natured and clever, the Toy Poodle can be an ideal companion for the less active
and those with limited living space. The Toy Poodle makes a fine little
watch dog. They are protective of their home but not a dog that barks at every
thing that moves. For those who need or want a little dog to pamper, the Toy
Poodle seems to be perfect. The poodle's coat is dense and harsh and comes in
all solid colors. Poodles come in multi-colors
too. It needs frequent brushing and regular professional grooming
to maintain the desired shape. While adult show dogs are limited to two
acceptable clips, the pet Poodle may be trimmed in a variety of styles,
according to the owner's preference. The Toy Poodle is not fragile, but neither
is it robust enough to be considered suitable as a small child's pet. Poodles
and Children do fine together, but both need to be taught with patience how
to treat the other. They need to know for certain what is and is not allowed.
The Miniature is 15 inches or under, with a minimum of 10 inches at the highest point of the shoulder. Miniatures were breed down from the Standard Poodle. The Miniature is the midsize Poodle. The acceptable adult show clips are the 'continental' and the 'English saddle'. They are improved and fancier versions of the original trim used on the Standard Poodle. The Original Poodle Trim was to lighten the weight of the dog's coat when swimming to retrieve waterfowl. It also protected joints and vital organs from the cold. Extremely versatile, the Poodle was a favorite circus performer, easy to train and full of fun. In addition, his keen scenting ability often found the Poodle working during the winter months searching out the delectable subterranean fungus called truffles. The coat, colors, care and general conformation of the Miniature are identical, except for size. For this reason the Miniature Poodle is an ideal size for city living, and their charming manners make them a welcome member of the family circle. Bright, intelligent and eager to please. Poodles enjoy obedience training.
The Standard is over 15 inches at the highest point of the shoulder.
Oldest of the three breeds of Poodle, the Standard is the original Poodle;
which the Miniature and Toy were developed. The breed is a member of the family
of water dogs and is closely related to the portuguese
water dog and the Irish Water Spaniel.
Widely known throughout Europe as a retriever of waterfowl. it is possible that
either Germany or Russia was the Poodle's country of origin, although France
seems to be the country most responsible for popularizing the breed both as a
family pet and sporting dog. In that country, the breed is known as the 'caniche,'
a name derived from the French word for duck. The average being from 22 to 26
in. The coat is dense and of harsh texture and may be in any solid color
- red, black, blue, brown, gray, silver, cafe-au-lait, apricot, silver beige,
cream and white - with dark pigmentation of nose, lips and eye rims preferred.
To keep the coat free of mats, it should be brushed frequently and clipped
regularly. Most Poodles need to be clipped every 6 weeks, some prefer to have
them groomed every 4 weeks. The Poodle's ears should be kept clean and the hair
should be pulled out often to prevent the ear from becoming infected. With his
stylish demeanor, clean habits, non-shedding coat and desire to please, the
Poodle makes a superior house pet for town or country. The Standard needs best
suited to living in the house with plenty of outdoor exercise and play time.
