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Q: Is it possible for a litter borne of the breeding of two miniature poodles result in a standard poodle?
I have two pure breed miniature poodles. We had a litter 5+ weeks ago. 5 puppies were born in the litter. 1 is substantially bigger than the rest. More than 2xs the size of the others. Could the big puppy be a standard?

A: Yes it is possible especially of two larger minis are bred together. Toy, Mini and Standard Poodles are all the same breed just different variates. The varieties can be interbred and the offspring would be resisted poodles. Their variety is determined by their size not what their parents were so if the offspring of 2 minis was over 15 inches when full grown it would be classified as a standard Poodle.

The same is try for any breeding of poodles, 2 standards or 2 toys could produce a mini or 2 minis could produce a toy. It would obviously be unlikely for 2 toys to produce a standard or 2 standards to produce a toy but technically it could happen.

Edit: Siberian I have to disagree about the Rough Collie Sheltie comparison. They are 2 distinct breeds and cannot be interbred to produce a purebred dog. Poodles are 3 variates of the same breed they have the exact same breed standard except for size and can be freely interbred to produce purebred poodles. There is only one breed Poodle with 3 varieties toy, mini and standard, similar to how Dachshunds are all the same breed but divided by size and coat type or American Cockers are divided by color

Edit: On a side note the KC and many other kennel clubs consider the different Poodle sizes distinct breeds and not different variaties of the same breed. In those countries they can’t be interbred or an “off sized” dog registerd as another size it would just be out of standard for it’s breed. Its similar to how Schanuzers are with the AKC. You can’t breed a mini Schnzer to a standard Schnazer and has a purebred because they are different breeds and for that same reason you couldn’t register a oversized Mini Schnauzer as a Standard it would just be and oversized mini.

However in the US where you are showing to be from the Poodle is registered as one breed with 3 variates (with the AKC) therefore they can interbreed and variety (toy, mini and standard) are determined by the size of the dog only not by paternity.

How similar breeds are split varies from Kennel Club to Kennel club. For example with the KC the Belgian Shepherd Dogs are all one breed with different variaties divided by coat type. Where as in the US they are all distictive breeds

Q: standard poodles?
Lisa is a 4 yr.old silver female poodle. She has since July 4th become extreemly afraide of loud noises after daylight. I take her out for an hour of leash free running every moring ,she stays with me on the path and loves to play with other dogs that we meet. She has until now always relieved herself in our fenced in backyard.before I put her to bed at 8:30pm. Since July she refuses to go out at this time, I have tried to lure her out by playing with her, but she always runs back inside. I am worried that because she hasn’t empied her bowles since 8:00am, she will have problems. So far she has coped well. How can I teach her not to be afraide at this time of day? Tonight I closed the doors so she could not run back in , she jumped the fence and took off into the neighbourhood. Ironicle; as this is where all the noises (Rollerblade, Streethockey) take place. I have showed her why those noises happen, she loves to watch them, but is absolutly terriied when she can’nt see them.

A: Why not take her out in the yard before it’s dark? Like 7 pm? Once she is comfortable with that time, you can try taking her out in your yard after dark on a leash so you have control of her. Talk to her and give her treats. Only stay out a few minutes and then go back inside. I’d still continue to take her in the yard before dark so she does not hold it all night.
Just continue to do this, increase the time she is out with you each week, but keep her on the leash. She will feel more secure knowing you have control of her.
Eventually, she will learn nothing bad will happen to her in her yard although you may always need to be out with her.

Q: Standard Poodles?
Okay so I heard they are energetic but can be great apartment dogs.. Anyways I was just wondering what to ask a breeder and how much they generally cost.. And any info I need.. I also heard to get two of them.. I have a beagle thats playful do you think thats good? Also I was wondering wear (online) can I buy a collar similar to the one in Audrey Hepburn’s movie Sabrina that was on her brown miniature poodle.

A: They are large dogs, so 2 and a beagle might be too much in an apt.

Go to petfinder.com. They have loads of links to rescue groups.

They often have 2 dogs that they don’t want to seperate because they are bonded. Usually, the owner has died or otherwise can’t keep them.

Q: Do standard poodles make good family pets?
I saw a standard poodle at an outdoor party last week, and it was very pretty, (it wasn’t gayed-up with all the weird fur trimmings) And it was also very nice and not crazy and annoying, and it didn’t harass children either.. And it looked like an altogether nice dog. What do you think? I’m planning on getting a dog when I get in college because I’ll probably be staying by myself somewhere and I want a watch dog.

A: Yes they do make very good family pets, Standards are a good bit more laid back then the minis and toys. And also not as fragile.
You don’t have to keep them in as you say the gayed up cut. Most people who are not showing just keep them in a short puppy cut, with face,throat,belly area, feet and base of tail shaved. This being done by professional groomer every 6-8 weeks. Standard Poodles make very good watch dogs. And are very protective of their family but make friends fast
Get a book and do some reading on them, and if you want to know any more e-mail me.

Adam, all dog will be chewers if left to their own devices.

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: Can under bites in standard poodles be unhealthy?
I purchased a standard poodle pup from one of the top breeders in the country. I was told of the under bite before I purchased her. She has stunning confirmation and movement. It is only detectable by opening her mouth. Will this cause a later problem and can I do anything about it.

A: no this wont cause any problems. There are many breeds which have underbites, such as shih tzu, pugs etc.. and they are perfectly healthy and it is also part of their breed standard. So I am sure your poodle will be just fine. (not saying that a poodle must have an underbite, because it is a fault in the standard).

Q: When do standard poodles lose their baby teeth?
I have a standard poodle puppy, and a week ago, I found a little tooth. I know it’s normal for puppies to begin losing their teeth, but should my poodle be losing his teeth so early? (he’s barely 4 months)

Also, sometimes when I see him chewing a toy, I see some blood. Is that normal when puppies lose teeth? I brush his teeth every week and he’s very healthy, so is it normal to be losing teeth so early and have some bleeding too in the mouth?

A: Perfectly normal. Your puppy is growing, and you will continue to find baby teeth here and there for the new month or so. Like humans, all dogs have a different rate of growth. Just whenever you notice he’s lost a tooth lately, either by finding it or seeing blood on his toys, give him a piece of ice to chew from and wait it out!

Q: What were standard poodles originally bred for?
Were standard poodles originally bred for hearding or hunting or something like that? Or have they always been bred for pets alone?

A: Their origin is German and their origin was as a hunting dog. Their grooming style did indeed come from their work as a water dog (retrieving or hunting wild game in water). They are trimmed to be fast in water, but fur is left on the tail for buoyancy and on the feet for swimming ease. Some sources do recognize them to be of French origin, but most say German. At any rate, they’ve been around since the middle ages.

Q: Does anyone have Standard Poodles & want to comunicate?
I have 5 standard poodles & I love them soooo much. I would like communicating with others that have standards and or other types of poodles. One of my poodles have ear problems, maybe someone has input or just want to share about yours and even photos of your pets.
AnGel…My oldest male is 2yrs old now and has reached 60lb. but yours at 8mos. wow!!! He must be a really tall one.
He is very loving too, he even smiles real big at me especially if I have been gone from home. I will send pic of them tomorrow. Thanks for the response.

A: I just recently got my first “Standard Poodle”….my dream dog, I have always had poodles but this is my first Standard. He is so beautiful and one of the calmest poodles I have ever owned. He is 8 months old and already weighs 55 pounds…i think he is going to be a big one, lol.

Q: what is your opinion on Standard Poodles?
Hi, I want to own a standard poodle, i have been researching that breed for at least 6 months, i just love them, only i would like to know what is your experience with them, do you have any funny stories about your dogs?
also do you think that 1 hour of physical and mental exercise is enough. Also i bike often and go camping.

A: I own 4 standard poodles, and they have 4 totally different personalities. The most important thing you need to make sure you are willing to do is to take care of the hair. The first 2 years of your dogs life, you will have to brush daily to make sure that the dog doesn’t get matted. This is a MUST! Also- for a standard poodle, you are looking at $60-$100 every 4-6 weeks for grooming. This also is a MUST- unless you are willing to learn to do it yourself.

If you can get past the hair (and so many people can’t)—they are athletic, intelligent, have a sense of humor, and are versatile.

1 hour of activity a day- maybe, 1 hour a week? Probably not. Especially in the younger years. If you contact a reputable breeder, they should be able to match a dog with the temperament you would like and would fit with your family.

Our puppy—the breeder really begged us to take him. He is so over the top active, she said she needed a family that had a.) owned poodles before and b.) was active. She wouldn’t send him to a first time poodle owner. There are less active poodles out there, you just have to find a breeder willing to match you up.

good luck!

Q: Purchasing and care information about standard poodles?
My family is wondering about purchasing a black, standard poodle. We want to get it from a breeder so if you know any could you list some of the breeders located around Massachusetts. Also, I’m in charge of finding out the information about this type of dog. Some of my questions are about the dogs personality, and how well they are able to live with other animals. (We have three cats) Also, some basic care instructions.

A: Hi,
I happen to have a standard poodle and I live in MA. Let me be the first to tell you that they are among the most intelligent dogs and very clever! This makes them easy to train due. They are also quite energetic and need daily walks and exercise. Standard poodles also do not shed which is a huge thumbs up for people with allergies to shedding. (Also no hair gets on the furniture!) My dog is very loyal. Standards are also great guard dogs and would do anything to protect you. They also get a long great with other animals such as cats. They are great with kids. They are always looking for attention and love being around humans! Overall, they are a smart, athletic, beautiful, and hypo-allergenic dog!

For your second question on where to get these dogs you could look on www.petfinder.com This is a great site and you can type in your zipcode and the type of breed you are looking for. You then can adopt the dog. All the dogs on this site are up for adoption and in shelters or rescues. Most of these dogs are already trained which is a huge advantage. Think about it, everytime you purchase a puppy from a breeder, a dog in one of these shelters dies. So you could be missing out majorly if you did not adopt one of these. Sometimes even puppies are available!

Breeders:
Htpoodles.com (Not in state)
Crabappledowns.com (Great standard poodles in Maine! I highly reccommend this breeder. Has a lot of standards available)

If you want a intelligent, athletic, and hypoallerginic dog, a standard poodle is for you!

Q: Do boxers and standard poodles get along?
I went to canton texas today (flea Market) and I almost bought a standard poodle. I already have a female boxer and she is so hyper. When I take her for a walk she is calm for an hour and then its back to the Indy 500 around the house. Would a male standard poodle calm her down?

A: Oh god, flea markets are where you buy used bikes, homemade candles, and pawn shop jewelry. Even get a fresh squeezed lemonade, but not a dog!

Standard poodles are absolutely great dogs, but they are high energy so they would wear out your dog for sure. I tried looking up Standard Poodles for Canton, Texas, but I realize now it’s not a city, haha. Please rescue one instead of buying from this backyard breeder. I hope someone can relay this to you better than i can, but no respectable breeder would sell their dog at a flea market.

Q: Anyone have experience with standard poodles?
We have been asked to accept a rescue standard poodle. He is a year old and no guarantees as to health. We will look at him this afternoon and check for obvious things like skin condition, temperment, etc. But from reading everything we could find on the net, we can see that they are — although highly intelligent and easily trained — prone to a number of health problems. Has anyone here had experience with this breed, and, if so, is there anything you can share with us that will help us with this decision?

A: We have a standard poodle who is 4 years old. Although she is on the skinny side she is very healthy. She has had some minor problems such as ear and eye infections but with routine maintenance and grooming these are usually avoidable. Poodles are prone to some more serious conditions but with the proper diet, exercise, and overall health care they are usually fine. They make excellent dogs. they are VERY smart and easy to train. Hope this info helps

Q: How big do standard poodles grow?
Am thinking of getting a standard poodle, but i cant find out how big they get when they are fully grown, any ideas? x Thanks x

A: About 2 1/2 to 3 feet tall.
P.S. I <3 poodles! You should get one!

Q: Is it true that standard poodles are really mean?
I’ve researched the breed a little, I know they are hunting dogs, but nothing in the literature suggests they are mean. I’ve been asked to foster one, but friends insist poodles are pure evil. I wanna give the dog a chance. Any thoughts?
Than you to every one, got so many great answers, choosing a best was hard.

A: Ur friends are quite wrong -
it is of course *possible* for an individual dog of any breed/mix to be nasty, but Std Poodles are typically playful, friendly + lovely dogs.

Poodles were RETRIEVERS -
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not =hunters= in the sense of being predatory or chasing small-animals to kill them; they were bred for water-retrieval of ducks,
not to chase-down rabbits + kill;em, like Greyhounds,
or pursue vermin + snap their necks/spines, like terrierists,
or bring big-game to bay like Rhodesian Ridgebacks.

when U foster any dog, always ask the org/agency if the dog
has any behavioral issues; reactivity, fears, triggers, pain,
arthritis or other chronic problems, etc.

unless this particular Poodle has issues, the dog should be fine -
maybe un-trained or poor manners, but not mean at all.

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