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About Poodles This is a short overview of the poodle... for more in depth information click the links above.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Poodles are among the most intelligent dogs you can own.
Originally from Germany, Poodles were used as hunting dogs for bears
(believe it or not!) because of their sharp minds quick responses,
and their fearlessness in the face of overwhelming odds. These same
traits also make poodles great home protectors in this day & age..
CHARACTERISTICS
Poodles do not shed and are hypoallergenic. People who have
allergies to dogs and cats can usually own a poodle without
difficulty. Because poodles have no body dander, fur, or odor, they
are perfect gentlemen and ladies in your home. Poodles are mild
mannered yet protective and make great family watchdogs. They are
also wonderful with children. (Our puppies are raised from birth
with daily contact with our two children, Haley (7) and Jay (5) who
help feed, train and care for our babies.)
SIZES
Poodles come in three AKC recognized sizes: Standard,
Miniature, and Toy. No other breeds were used to obtain
these specific sizes. they come in a variety of colors: Cream,
White, Black, Brown, Silver, Blue, Apricot, Red and Silver Beige -
as well as our favorites, the occasional Parti ( a mix of two colors
) and Phantoms.
The Standard Poodle, the Largest of the three must be over 15
inches at the highest point of the shoulders.
Miniature Poodles are mid-sized and must be under 15 inches
at the highest point of the shoulders with a minimum height in
excess of 10 inches.
Toy Poodles are the smallest and must be 10 inches or
under at the highest point of the shoulders. Smaller than the
Toy Poodle are the Tiny Toy and Teacup Poodles
which are not separately classified by AKC as of yet. An adult
Toy Poodle's normal weight range is between 6 and 8 pounds.
The Tiny Toy adult will weigh between 4 and 6 pounds while
the Teacup Poodle will top the scales at between 2 & 4 pounds
with three pounds being the average.
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