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Perhaps the most recognized of all breeds, the Toy Poodle is the most recognized of the Poodles. Our society's currrent fascination with little dogs is rooted back in an era when the French developed this smart, sassy, fun breed and used exotic grooming techniques on the shores of the Seine to elevate the dog to a fashionable status it still enjoys. Nevertheless, the attitude is misleading and this breed requires protection because it is small and fragile but not coddling which can leave it simply a neurotic mess. If you truly want your child to enjoy living with a Poodle, be fair to the dog and the child and consider the Standard. |
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| General Information |
| Group(s):
Toy |
Height: 10 inches and under |
| Weight: proportionate to size |
Longevity: often the late teens |
| Colors: any solid color including white, silver, red, apricot, chocolate, black |
Coat type: profusely curly over the entire body necessitating regular brushing and trimmming otherwise severe matting can impare health |
| Recognized Registries: AKC and others |
| Overall Appearance: Active, square (body length equal to heigh) with upright neck and tail set adding to jaunty attitude. Sparkling eyes and drop ears speak of delighted temperament. All covered with a coat of heavy curls that can be groomed a variety of ways. |
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| Personaility - Behavior - Training |
| Energy Level: fairly high |
| General Nature: |
happy, confident and pleasant when not indulged or mishandled |
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with Children: good but because they are fragile must be supervised closely to avoid mishandling by small children |
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with other pets: generally good if raised with them and not threatened by them |
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with dogs: generally very good, again, must feel safe |
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| Socialization requirements: higher than many would suspect, if spoiled can become aggressive to other people, if fearful can become aggressive as a defense |
| Ideal home characteristics: one that appreciates this is a dog of intelligence and will in a small package and doesn't try to baby it to death |
| Temperament Notes: clever, intelligent, confident, quick, affectionate |
| Training requirement: moderate, as a companion dog the more communication the better, but this dog is happy with the job of making you happy |
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| Background Information |
| Year range of first recognition: Probably around the 1600-1700s but water dogs definitely predate though no longer in existence as they were then |
| Country of Origin: France |
| Original Function: Companion |
| History: Originating from the German Pudel, the French developed the Poodle which was miniaturized into the Toy Poodle of today. |
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| Adoption Information |
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| Deviations from Standard: partipoodles are the result of irresponsible breeding of color genetics, breeders producing partipoodles are NOT following the standard of the breed, poor heads (can result in excessive tearing), bad mouths (dental issues may result), poor structure, |
| Health Notes: Canine Hip Dysplasia, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, vonWillebrand's Disease (hemophilia), Addison's, Legg-Perthe, Thyroid issues, Sebaceous Adenitis, |
| Health Testing: blood test (thyroid, addison's), OFA or PennHip, vWD test, CERF, annual report from pathologist (SA), orthopedic report annually (Legg Perthe) |
| Questions to ask Breeder: http://www.digitaldog.com/breeder_questions.html - The Breeder Questions as listed here provided with explanations and answers you will want to be looking for!
How long have you had Toy Poodle?
Why do you have Toy Poodles (show, performance, hunting, etc.)?
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What health issues have you seen in the breed?
What criteria do you set for your breeding stock?
Do you plan to keep a puppy from this litter?
How often do you have puppies?
Do you have a written contract and puppy guarantee?
At what age do you sent your pups to their homes?
How would you describe the ideal Toy Poodle?
How would you describe the ideal Toy Poodle home?
Are your puppies whelped in your home?
What advice would you offer someone in raising and training a Toy Poodle? |
| Web Sites: http://www.coastalpoodlerescue.org/moreinfo/rescues.cfm- Poodle Rescue Contacts. Be sure to search on Poodle Rescue and your state to find more local groups |
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