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Poodle Haircuts
As mentioned in our “poodle grooming” article, you can certainly cut your dog’s hair any way that you like if have no plans to exhibit your poodle in the show ring. Just keep in mind that the longer the hair and more intricate the clipping, the more maintenance is required. Think about the amount of time you have to dedicate toward grooming, and then choose an appropriate style. Here, we describe the most common poodle haircuts. read more »
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.
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.
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.
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 »
About the Teacup Poodle
The French Poodle
Many people incorrectly attribute the Poodle with France, especially when the Poodle sports an English saddle or continental clip. There’s something about those clips that triggers the word, “France” in the minds of some folks, and they thus label every Poodle with a fancy cut as a French Poodle. The truth of the matter is that no one is absolutely sure about the origins of the Poodle, and a lot of evidence supports that the Poodle originated in lands far away from France before the country was even formed! read more »
Parti Poodles
No, we’re not talking about Poodles that like to party, although that would certainly be interesting to watch! Parti Poodles are partially colored Poodles instead – and they display more than one color – certainly a justifiable reason for the name. (Just think of how the pattern on speckled Poodles resembles party confetti). read more »
Miniature Poodle Specifications and Qualities
Of the three available poodle sizes, the miniature poodle sits right in the middle and it’s the most popular as well. It’s bigger than the toy poodle, but smaller than the standard poodle. This article looks at miniature poodle characteristics, and explains how they differ from the standard and toy poodle. read more »
House Training Poodles
After bringing your Poodle home, one of your first tasks is to potty train it. Fortunately, Poodles are smart dogs, so house training Poodles isn’t that difficult of a task. All it requires is your patience and persistence. Here’s how to potty train your Poodle using the paper method. read more »
