Poodle
Toy Poodle
The Toy Poodle is a small dog ranging from 6 to 10 inches in height and between 4 to 7 pounds in weight. It has a straight muzzle that’s the same length as the skull, with oval eyes sit far apart. The black or liver colored nose accompanies long, feathered, wide, dropping ears. The tail is erect and docked. The Poodle coat is harsh but curly, often styled in a natural, corded, or clipped manner, and bearing a single apricot, black, blue, cream, gray, silver, or white color. Be aware that parti-colored Poodles are not allowed to participate in conformation shows.
The best owner for this type of dog is one who lives in an apartment or suburban home. Poodles make great pets for first time dog owners as well, and for people with allergy problems since Poodles hardly shed at all.
Standard Poodle
The Standard Poodle ranges between 22 to 27 inches and 45 to 80 pounds. Male Standard Poodles should reach up to 24 to 26 inches tall and weigh around 55 pounds, while female Standard Poodles should reach up to 22 to 24 inches tall and weigh 50 pounds. It has a straight muzzle that’s the same length as the skull, with oval eyes sit far apart. The black or liver colored nose accompanies long, feathered, wide, dropping ears. The tail is erect and docked. The Poodle coat is harsh but curly, often styled in a natural, corded, or clipped manner, and bearing a single apricot, black, blue, cream, gray, silver, or white color. Be aware that parti-colored Poodles are not allowed to participate in conformation shows.
The best owner for this type of dog is one who lives in an apartment or suburban home. Poodles make great pets for first time dog owners as well, and for people with allergy problems since Poodles hardly shed at all.
Miniature Poodle
The Miniature Poodle is a small to medium sized dog with a height ranging from 11 to 15 inches and a weight ranging from 14 to 16 pounds. Male Miniature Poodles average around 16 pounds while female Miniature Poodles average around 15 pounds. It has a straight muzzle that’s the same length as the skull, with oval eyes sit far apart. The black or liver colored nose accompanies long, feathered, wide, dropping ears. The tail is erect and docked. The Poodle coat is harsh but curly, often styled in a natural, corded, or clipped manner, and bearing a single apricot, black, blue, cream, gray, silver, or white color. Be aware that parti-colored Poodles are not allowed to participate in conformation shows.
The best owner for this type of dog is one who lives in an apartment or suburban home. Poodles make great pets for first time dog owners as well, and for people with allergy problems since Poodles hardly shed at all.
Hunting Poodles
It might be hard to believe just from looking at them, but in the past, poodles were excellent hunters and retrievers! What’s even more surprising is the clip of hunting poodles. English saddle clips and continental clips may indicate a sophisticated dog today, but they were really designed to help hunting poodles swim. The unshaven portions of the design (joints and chest) kept the dogs warm while swimming in icy waters. Fascinated? Then read on. You just might be surprised at how history helped shaped the versatility in poodles. read more »
The Tiny Toy Poodle
The tiny toy poodle may be referred to as the teacup poodle, but there really isn’t enough ‘recognized’ difference between it and the toy poodle other than size. By ‘recognize,’ we mean authorized by the AKC (American Kennel Club). Toy poodles in general fall under 10 pounds and 10 inches tall. But so do tiny poodles. Unlike with the standard, miniature, or toy poodle, there isn’t a definitive weight or height limit that separates the tiny poodle from the toy poodle. read more »
