Toy poodles thrive with a daily walk around the neighborhood and a few play sessions each day. These clever pups love learning new tricks and games, and especially enjoy fetching small objects. Miniature poodles require one or two walks plus a vigorous play session each day. They thrive on reward-based training with food or games, and enjoy the mental stimulation of learning new games or tricks. Miniatures also enjoy swimming, though their coat can weigh them down.
The toy poodle is prone to more health problems than the miniature, including:. Toy or miniature, these petite poodles pack a lot of energy and personality into a small package. And something all poodles have in common?
While the distinctive hairdo might seem more like a fashion statement than a necessity, the Standard Poodle haircut makes sense once you understand the breed's history. Dog faces can be cute, adorable, joyful, soulful, noble, and commanding. They are capable of communicating a wide range of emotions.
And they have the power to look deeply into our souls and touch us on an elementary level. Some times because the dog was too small, sometimes because it was too big, and many times we are talking within a pound of what they wanted. Please understand that most breeders, at least those that I know, want you to be happy. Most breeders have more than one family waiting, so it does not do anything for them to intentionally mislead you.
That is simply not the case. We want the absolute best for our puppies because we love them. So if the family looks at their puppy every day and thinks they were somehow jipped out of money then nobody wins. These are all a product of maturation and in as such can not be foreseen entirely. Hope that makes sense to all of you :. You wont find a breeder that loves their puppies more than we do,, or will stand behind them like we do! Our only goal is to make sure your family and our puppies are a happy and healthy duo!
These are the only classifications listed on registation papers and recognized by any poodle breed registry. This is probably going to be the most important page you will read on my site, so please read it in its entirety!! We want absolutely zero misunderstandings when it comes to our puppies, their sizes, their parents sizes, etc!!
WE will be as transparent as possible but here are the rules of poodles and the answers to some commonly asked questions:.
So what about Tiny toy, Teacup, microteacup, and pocket poodles you say? By definition these are simply classifications that breeders, over time have come up with, to attempt to further classify toy poodles into a variety of size ranges.
As a buyer, you must really ascertain exactly what you are looking for before you call and ask for a microteacup poodle! And here is why Therefore, this is a very random thing you ask. If you were to ask Atlas kennels for a teacup poodle, the response would be "there is no such classification of poodle that is standardized, so please tell me exactly what you are looking for".
This is NOT to be flippant or disrespectful to you. During their first year of life, young poodles thrive on dog food labeled for puppies. These foods contain the right percentage of proteins and fats needed for optimum growth.
Older poodles who are 8 years and above, require less fat and protein but more carbohydrates to prevent health conditions such as obesity. Proper exercising for poodles will keep them in their right weight. The physical benefits of exercise for poodles include: maintenance of proper muscle tone, increase in bone strength, and can help prevent diseases such as diabetes and arthritis.
Physical activity can also improve the behavioral and social health of poodles in different ways. Exercise can help eliminate or reduce irritability or aggression, destructive behavior, excessive barking, and attention-seeking behavior. Regular exercising can increase bonding, teach socialization and improve sleep and their overall mood.
These all will lead to the healthy growth of your puppy. If you own a poodle female, knowing the signs will help you assist her to have a successful pregnancy and process of birth. Poodles are pregnant for around 63 days and as the fetus grows, poodles go through the different stages of gestation. When your poodle is pregnant, her nipples and stomach will enlarge as early as two weeks and she will seem more tired than usual.
Behavioral signs that show your poodle is pregnant include possessiveness, lethargy, and showing maternal behaviors over toys. Compared to their poodle counterparts, toy poodles have the smallest litter size. On average, they have three puppies in one litter. This depends on the mother and breeding circumstances.
Most toys have only one puppy and though rare, a few may have up to five puppies. Miniature poodles have a typical litter size and on average they have five puppies. The number can be influenced by circumstances.
Standard poodles are bigger dogs—hence, they have larger litter sizes. On average, they can have seven puppies in one litter. When looking to adopt a poodle puppy, find a reputable breeder and book in advance as they are in demand, and as the toy poodles, they can be small. Ensuring that your poodle has the right weight is very essential to avoid them being overweight or underweight, which can play an important role in their health.
It is important to make changes if your poodle is overweight so that they can regain their health. There are health risks that can affect an overweight poodle and includes: diabetes mellitus, heart disease, high blood pressure, and decreased liver function among others. If you have concerns that your poodle is not the right weight, take them to the vet and they will be able to give you advice on what to do.
They can also find if there is any underlying condition that could be causing the weight change. You can help your poodle to lose weight by adding regular exercise to their lifestyle, controlling their food portion, and feeding them specialized food for weight loss. On the other hand, if you want your poodle to gain weight you can add scheduled feeding to their routine, create a safe environment for them and add high-protein foods to their diet.
The life expectancy of poodles depends on the type. For instance, toy poodles are simply smaller and are in the lower end of the size group of poodles. Their life expectancy ranges from 10 to 18 years. Miniature poodles are a size up after toy poodles and they have the same life expectancy as toys, that is, 10 to 18 years. Standard poodles are the largest puppies in the poodle breed. Therefore, just like any other large dog, their life expectancy is lower than miniature and toy poodles.
It ranges from 11 to 13 years. If you are looking to get yourself a poodle puppy, you need to consider the different expenses. These include the initial cost, training cost, veterinary costs, food, treats, supplies, license registration, microchip, and grooming. The total amount may vary depending on the expenses involved. Like humans and other dogs, poodles have health problems that are specific to the breed and others common to all dogs.
The following are the health issues that poodle owners should be concerned with:. Early signs of this disease include lethargy, vomiting, and poor appetite. Atrial Septal Defects in Standard Poodles: This is a rare condition where the heart has a hole in the upper chambers.
ASD signs include trouble breathing, coughing, possible fainting or collapse, and exercise intolerance. Sometimes sudden death may occur due to heart failure. Other common health problems: They include bloating, chronic active hepatitis, Cushing disease, epilepsy, hip dysplasia, and hypothyroidism. Understanding your poodle puppy growth chart will enable you to give them the lifestyle in terms of exercise, training, and diet.
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