Poodle Breed description: Character & Co
| Alternate Name | Caniche |
| Origin | Germany |
| Life expectancy | 12 - 15 years |
| Care requirements | high-maintenance |
| Activity level | high |
| FCI group | Poodle |
| AKC group | non-sporting group |
| KC group | utility group |
Character
Usage
Origin
What are typical poodle diseases?
The following hereditary diseases can occur in poodles:
- Progressive retina atrophy: the retina slowly deteriorates
- Cataract
- Patella problems
- Epilepsy
If you choose a poodle mixed breed, hereditary diseases are rare.
What is to be considered in regards to poodle breeding?
Since the poodle tends to have eye problems, it is best to pay special attention to the parents' visual organ when you are breeding. If you buy a poodle in need, you are doing a good deed. The poor animal, which probably ended up in the shelter due to difficult circumstances, will thank you forever. A poodle from breeding can sometimes cost up to 2000 Euro.
Appearance and coat of the poodle
The curled coat makes the poodle unique. When you stroke it, the fur should not give way to the pressure of your hand and should remain elastic. A poodle pointer looks completely different, half poodle and half pointer. With him the coat is wiry and very dense. If you want to buy a purebred poodle, you can choose between the colours black, brown or white. Although the poodle does not shed a lot of hair, it needs regular grooming. It is better to get a poodle puppy used to keeping still during the procedure early on. The best way to do this is to start by brushing the wool with a soft brush. As with other training steps, positive reinforcement pays off. Later on, take your darling to the dog salon every six to eight weeks. In these intervals the coat must be shorn. With a little practice you will certainly be able to bring the coat into shape yourself. Animals with lion shearing are particularly striking: only the hind legs and the back are sheared down to the ribs. The rest of the coat remains, which gives the animal a lion-like appearance.
What is the average size and weight of a Poodle?
Today, the poodle is available in four different sizes and therefore the maximum weights of the dogs also vary. In the following table you can see the maximum weight and the approximate height measured at the withers:
| Giant Poodle | 45-60 cm | 28 kg |
| Small Poodle | 35-45 cm | 17 kg |
| Miniature Poodle | 28-35 cm | 6 kg |
| Toypoodle | 24-28 cm | 3 kg |
What is the average age of a Poodle?
Poodles reach an age of 13 to 17 years.
| Fur length | medium |
| Fur | curly |
| Ear shape | Floppy Ear |
| Tail | long |
| Anatomy | slim, sporty |
| Size | 45 - 60 cm |
| Weight | 18 - 28 kg |
| Size | 45 - 60 cm |
| Weight | 18 - 28 kg |
| Suitable For | suitable for allergy sufferers, Beginner, Blind people, Children, Seniors |
Colors
Breeders in Germany
- V
- O
- V
- B
- V
- O
- F
- T
- V
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