Breed Info

Temperament

Eager & Playful

  • Affectionate
  • Friendly with other pets and children
  • Will bark at strangers
  • Eager to please
  • Easy to train
  • Alert and playful

Appearance

Small & Happy

Build:

  • Squarely built
  • Deep chest and muscled shoulders
  • Elegant but sturdy stance
  • Tail that stands straight up

Coat Type and Color:

  • Dense, curly and sometimes wiry
  • No undercoat
  • Great for folks with fur allergies
  • White
  • Cream
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Gray
  • Black
  • Different shades of these colors

Size:

  • 6-9lbs
  • 10 inches in height

Exercise

High Activity

  • Athletic with medium to high energy
  • Happy to take part in any activity
  • Poodles enjoy being the star of the show
  • Love sport and agility
  • Mental stimulation is as important as their physical exercise

We Recommend:

  • 60 minutes of daily activity
  • 9 miles of walking per week
  • Can be traced to Roman & Egyptian times
  • The French used the variety of poodle sizes for duck hunting, sniffing out truffles and small companions
  • Used in circuses because of how quickly they learned tricks
  • Was the most popular breed in America from the 1950's to the 90's

Grooming:

  • Daily brushing recommended
  • Bathing and clipping necessary every 3-6 weeks
  • Nails should be ground once or twice a week and clipped twice a month
  • Brush teeth daily

Training:

  • Intelligent and easy to train
  • Early socialization and obedience training is recommended
  • Ongoing training will keep pup mentally sharp and out of trouble