Poodle

Personality

Known for their friendly and outgoing nature, these intelligent dogs quickly win hearts with their warm demeanor and sharp minds. They stay mentally alert and highly observant of their surroundings, making them quick learners and excellent companions. With an eager-to-please personality, they thrive on praise and enjoy mastering new tricks. This breed makes an exceptional family pet, getting along well with children and other animals. They also adapt easily to both apartment living and traditional home settings.

Appearance

The Poodle’s coat is naturally curly and coarse. It comes in nearly one dozen colors which include white, black, apricot, cream, and brown to name just a few. A unique feature of this dog’s coat is that it will grow until it is trimmed. This makes routine grooming very important. The most effective way to brush the Poodle’s fur is by first using a light mist of a detangler solution for dogs. Using a pin brush, gently brush its fur and work out any knots. A bi-weekly bath is also suggested, which will keep him looking and feeling his very best.

Care

Poodles younger than four months in age should be provided with four meals a day. When they reach five months in age, they do best with three meals per day. At six months old, they should have two meals per day spaced apart in twelve-hour intervals. Poodles also require thorough and routine teeth cleaning. It is suggested that they have their teeth brushed at least three times every week.

Life Expectancy

• The largest Poodle is the Standard Poodle who stands between fifteen and twenty-two inches tall.
• The Standard Poodle weighs forty-five to seventy pounds.
• The mid-sized Poodle, also known as a Miniature Poodle, tends to stand eleven to fifteen inches tall.
• The Miniature Poodle weighs between fifteen and twenty pounds.
• The third type of Poodle, known as the Toy Poodle, generally grows to about ten inches tall.
• The Toy Poodle weighs a mere six to nine pounds.
• Each of these Poodles has an average life expectancy of twelve to fifteen years.

Breed Facts

Fact: Originally bred in Germany, this well-known breed is often mistakenly believed to be French.

Fact: Ranked among the most intelligent dog breeds in the world, they excel in training and problem-solving.

Fact: With a natural love for water, these dogs are also exceptional swimmers.