(Hairless breeds have no hair at all to shed.)

Poodles also have the advantage of being the lightest-shedding, most hypoallergenic of all coated breeds. With other dogs and cats, Miniature Poodles are peaceful and accepting. But there are also individuals – like my dog Buffy – 'who never met a stranger.' In other words, she considers everyone she meets to be her new best friend! Most individuals tend to be reserved (though polite and non-aggressive) with strangers. Most Miniature Poodles make great watchdogs, which simply means they will bark when they hear someone at the door. This intelligent breed should never be relegated to the backyard and ignored. Indeed, Miniature Poodles NEED some sort of mental stimulation in order to be happy, even if it's just challenging games such as hide 'n seek, or fetching a variety of named toys. This is a 'thinking' dog who pays rapt attention to you, learns quickly, and responds well to training. Worse still, it means they're more susceptible to disk disease (though square poodles can develop this disease, too).īut whatever the build, a good Miniature Poodle is one of the smartest and most trainable of all breeds. It means they don't have the same elegance or agility as a properly square Miniature Poodle. These dogs have inherited a physical deformity called chondrodysplasia. Other Miniature Poodles are built lower to the ground, with short legs and a long back. These Miniature Poodles are both elegant and athletic, moving with a light, springy gait. The correct build is 'square', which means their legs are long enough that their height is approximately equal to their length. They excel in agility (obstacle course) competition, where they dash over and under and through the obstacles with a strength and grace that is breathtaking to watch.īut.this breed does come in two different builds. They excel in advanced obedience competition, where retrieving and jumping skills are required. Second, Miniature Poodles are miniature athletes. It takes me 30 minutes every six weeks to bathe her and run over her coat with a handheld clipper (#5 blade), turning her into a shorthaired, normal-looking dog. Look at the Miniature Poodle in the photo. Poodles can be clipped to look like normal dogs. That is one of the biggest myths in dogdom.įirst, ignore the silly show-ring clips. Many people have misconceptions about Poodles – that they are 'sissy' dogs. Home > Dog Breed Reviews > Miniature Poodle Dog Quest – Find The Dog Of Your Dreams.11 Things You Must Do Right To Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy.See All of Michele's Best-Selling Dog Books.

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