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Q: Standard Poodle?
I’m thinking of getting a standard poodle. Anybody have one or any information on them? Are they good dogs, ect?
And no, I’m not going to cut her up like a bonzi!
thanks!

A: When I was a kid my parents breed all three sizes. Known for being Family Dog, Gun Dog, Companion, Water Dog. Poodles are lively, intelligent, devoted, and obedient. They are good with children and other pets and are often shy with strangers. Has the ability to learn quickly. It wants to be the center of attention and has an amusing personality. Although it has a tendency to be high-strung, it is also eager to please – so much so that many owners feel like it understands them when they talk. It makes a great watchdog and can bark too much. Spoiling may result in a pet that snaps and bites. The toy poodle is one of the most trainable dogs. It is even-tempered and sensitive, enjoys its family, and can be demanding. It should be socialized at an early age to help it overcome shyness. It also tends to bark excessively. The standard poodle is dignified and cheerful. It gets lonely when left alone and should be included in family activities. It is calmer than the smaller varieties, makes a good guard dog and makes a good hunting dog.

Poodles require frequent grooming, including trimming, brushing and shampooing. Their coats should be trimmed every six weeks. During the shedding period, the poodle’s hair does not fall out, but rather sticks to its coat causing matting if not combed out.

Major concerns for standard: sebaceous adenitis, gastric torsion, and Addison’s. Minor concerns for standard: distichiasis, entropion, cataract, CHD, and epilepsy. Life span for standard: 10 – 13 years

Q: standard poodle?
my standard poodle, charlie, is very picky with his food. we feed him Wellness, which is a great diet, but he won’t eat it except for just taking a few bites. We have tried switching his food and he only seems to want human food. He is getting so skinny that it’s scary. What do you suggest as a good, hearty food that is healthy for standard poodles? Thanks!

A: How old is he and have you ever had him tested for Addisons Disease?? Do a search if you don’t know about it.

It is very common with Standard Poodles and one of the signs is low appetite and weight loss. This would be the FIRST thing I would have checked out.

I have a Standard who is real thin (but he has always been thin) and we had him checked for Addisons. Thankfully it was negative. But the only way I can keep weight on him is to feed him a High Energy food along with a can of canned food and some cottage cheese.

But, just to rule it out, I would strongly suggest having him checked or Addisons.

Q: What does a Standard Poodle puppy look like with no clipping?
I’m in the market for a Standard Poodle puppy, and have been looking at some pictures online of some 9-week-old puppies available from a rescue. These puppies look shaggy, with furry muzzles and fuzzy ears. In all honesty, they look like little terrier dogs to me. How can I know if I’m really getting a purebred Poodle? What should I look for in a Poodle pup?

A: They remind me of a curly sheep dog and contrary to popular belief you DO need to have the puppy’s coat cut well before they are 1 year old!!!! If you let it go it is a severe case of mats that can hold moisture, bacteria, and dirt not to mention the fact that the skin cannot “breathe” and can become inflammed and unhealthy! Also St. Poodles MUST have their ears plucked free of hair fairly regularly to prevent ear infections. A lot of St. Poodle puppies will have been groomed and their hair cut before they leave the breeder. I know I have 2 Standard Poodles myself.

Q: What happens if you mix a mini poodle with a standard poodle?
If a male miniature poodle, and a female standard poodle have puppies what size are they? Are they standard, mini, or somewhere in the middle? I have been trying to find this answer all day, and haven’t had any luck.
Thanks!

A: there is no “in between”

Standards are anything over 15 inches.

Minis are 10-15 inches…

for the records, toys are any that are under 10 inches

so you’d have to see what size the pups end up being as adults… some may be minis and some may be standards.

The problem is that you have minis that may potentially carry the gene for larger sizes.. so you could end up getting standards if you breed that mini back to another mini..

the standards from that litter coule potentially carry genetics for smaller sizes, so you could get minis if you breed back to another standard.

This is what is called “throwback” genetics.

Q: Can a standard poodle have black on its tongue?
I bought a standard poodle for breeding the older she gets ,the more black her tongue gets.

A: It’s a pigment thing, though a purebred (breeding) quality poodle shouldn’t have the black pigment on their tongue.

Add:
Unless the mark is just growing as her size does, I would indeed agree with the other’s and ask your vet about.

Q: How do you train a standard poodle to track?
I would like to train my standard poodle puppy to track scents. He’s still pretty young so I figure he’s the perfect age to start training. Any help that can be given would be great.

A: poodles lack the drive to track. they’re companion dogs… not scent hounds. they’re not natural trackers and will never perform like a scent hound that has been bred for years to track. you have to start by associating a scent with a reward. make your dog understand that this equals that… teach your dog to alert you to that scent… either by sitting when he smells it, pawing the source, etc.. then give him a treat

Q: How dangerous a dog is the Standard Poodle?
Time and again, the Standard Poodle is reported as being the alpha dog in feral dog packs hunting down deer in the suburbs. What makes this intelligent, playful dog turn so wild?

A: standard poodles are NOT dangerous as a breed, any dog can be an alpha dog, some breeds however are more prone to being dominant. The standard poodles intelligence makes it more likely to be pack leader though.

Q: How much should I except to pay for a pure bred standard poodle?
How much would a breeder charge for a pure bred standard poodle? I want a female if that makes a difference. I am in NJ/Philly area. I just want a rough estimate. Thanks!

A: Anywhere from 400-2000.

Read the information here so you know what to ask about when talking to any breeder http://www.poodleclubofamerica.org/breederref.htm

http://www.poodleclubofamerica.org/usamap.htm#NEW%20JERSEY < NJ listing. They should be able to put you in contact with breeders who have pups and or litters on the way

ADD: No sex and location should have no bearing upon the price of the animal neither should the color. You want a breeder who breeds for temperament, a dog that reflect the standard on the whole and health and improving the breed.

Q: Is it ok to mate a toy poodle with a maltese standard poodle mix?
I have a female toy poodle that is in heat and my friend owns a maltese mixed with standard poodle. Will it be to much for my dog to bare?

A: Yep.. definately too much. You’ll be risking your girl’s life.

Q: Can two three year old small poodles live togeher happily and peacefully with a ten week old standard poodle?
One dog is a three year old female toy poodle. The other is a three year old male miniature poodle. The toy is 5 pounds and the minuature is 12 pounds. Both dogs are fixed.. The new standard poodle puppy is a female that will be maybe 40 pounds when grown and currently 12 pounds. We would also have her fixed when old enough.

A: yes i had a pair of 1yr old twin poodles and a 4yr old standard and they got on great as long as you have the time to train them and enough love to give them you will be fine

Q: where can i buy a cheap standard poodle puppy?
i am looking for a standard poodle puppy where can i purchase one in ontario?or are there cheap breeders?

A: Don’t buy a puppy. There are plenty of dogs in shelters – even cute purebred puppies. Have a little patience and you’ll find one. You may even find a mixed breed you like in the meantime. Check out your local city shelters, and as someone else said, www.petfinders.com is also great.

Q: How big should a collar be for an 8 week old standard poodle?
I’m getting an 8 week old standard poodle this week and I’m trying to prepare… However, when I went to buy a collar I realized I don’t know what size to get. Any suggestions? I really want to get him a collar before I get him since we will have a long car ride home and will need to stop so he can go to the bathroom.

A: they have to learn to have it wich meens put it on for longer bit by bit but i wouldnt suggest putting it on a puppy

Q: What should I name my male Standard Poodle?
I just adopted a young Standard Poodle. He’s white and a very happy dog. But I’m terrible at coming up with names. Any ideas?

A: COTTON

Q: What is the average weight of a Standard Poodle?
My brother is doing a project on dogs and he needs to know the average weight of a Standard Poodle. (male and female)

A: It really can vary, but I would say “average” females weigh from 40-45 lb, and “average” males weigh from 50-60 lb. I have 4 standards- 2 males and 2 females- the females both weight exactly 43 lbs, even though one is an inch taller than the other- the males are 50 and 55 lb, the 55lb’er being slightly taller.

Hope this helps.

Q: Open sore on the back of a standard poodle?
My girlfriend who lives in Tn. just told me her standard poodle(5 years old) has a sore spot on her back between her shoulder blades that looks like the end of a balloon (the end that you blow air into) any ideas what could have caused it?

A: if it’s an open wound, the dog may have gotten a foxtail or something in it that cause the sore when it came or got itched or chewed out. my dog gets these and with her fur length, i never see them til she chews them out. i put a warm moist compress on a couple of times a day to draw out toxins, then i put on neosporin or betadyne. but it should go to the vet. to be checked out.

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