Miniature Poodle: A Fun And Talented Family Dog
Miniature Poodles And Children The Miniature Poodle is known to be adaptive, docile and patient.
These dogs love to be part of the family and make great playmates for children of all ages.
Although the dog and children should be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
This breed is considered to be joyful, clever and even purposefully make people laugh at times.
Giving these dogs a reputation for being a clown sometimes.
The breed is also highly intelligent.
They are high-stamina dogs and love the challenge of obedience training and agility.
Daily exercise is important to the dog's character.
They also love water, so any chance to swim and interact with family playing water games increases the summer excitement! These dogs can be very protective of their family as well and will bark if they feel threatened.
Miniature Poodles are best suited to live indoors with love and affection from family members on a regular basis.
These dogs do not do well as outdoor dogs or dogs that get left alone for long periods of time.
How Much Exercise Do They Need? Proper and consistent socialization is necessary to raise your Miniature Poodle to be accepting of other people and animals.
Also remember mental and physical exercise on a daily basis is key to preventing behavioral issues, boredom and destructiveness in your Miniature Poodle.
With adequate exercise on a daily basis the Miniature Poodle can fair well living in an apartment.
What Grooming Does a Miniature Poodle Need? Miniature Poodles are non-shedding, but do require regular brushing and trimming.
Grooming on a daily basis is recommended.
Grooming also involves regular eye and ear care to prevent infection.
These chores can be used to pride children with age-appropriate dog care responsibilities and can also improve the bind between your dog and family.
Miniature Poodle Breed History The Miniature Poodle is a smaller version of the Standard Poodle which originated in Germany in the 15th and 16th century.
The dog was known in Germany as "Pudel", German for, "splash in the water.
" At one point, the dog was bred with a moisture-proof coat to improve the dogs' water retrieving ability.
The Miniature Poodle has many other great abilities such as agility, obedience, tracking and herding.
Making them fun and enjoyable family dogs.
This dog gained popularity and found its way from Germany to France, England and Spain, where the breed continued to flourish.
In the 18th century, breeders in England and Spain began to work with the Poodle to create the miniature version and the toy version.
Basically, a smaller dog with the same traits and skills as the Standard Poodle.
The Miniature Poodle is highly energetic and requires lots of exercise.
Since these dogs are so intelligent, they can also get bored easily and can cause mischief.
Make sure the dog gets adequate daily exercise and switch up the walks with jogs and short sprints.
Turn the urban play ground into an agility course for this curious hunter to thrive! Poodles are known well for their ability to learn and perform amazing tricks on command.
Have fun training your dog a variety of tricks.
Poodles are willing to please and look forward to being involved in this type of work.
These dogs have been performing at the Ringling Circus in Europe for years.
In Britain, two show clowns by the name of Kenneth and Audrey Austin perform with their dog named, "Twinkle" who audiences just adore.
Poodles are people oriented animals and are good with children.
Poodles can adapt well to new environments and can be very easy to train in comparison to other dog breeds.
Although, training does take time and consistency regardless of the dog's breed, Poodles are known to learn faster, and are one of the easiest breeds to train.
Miniature Poodle Health Promotion Although most Miniature Poodles will be healthy when bred and sold by a certified breeder or shelter staff; the breed still is prone to some health issues.
These are some of the health issues that may affect the Miniature Poodle Breed.
Addison's Disease -A hormone releasing gland just above the kidneys does not secrete sufficient amounts of hormone to regulate, stress, blood pressure, blood sugar and the dog's metabolism.
Addison's Disease can be easily treated with daily medication when identified and diagnosed early.
Gastric Torsion - Or twisted stomach, caused by bloating which may or may not be visible to the human eye.
The dog becomes very uncomfortable and restless and may have constant vomiting and diarrhea.
This condition REQUIRES immediate medical intervention and surgery.
Thyroid issues - the thyroid secretes too much or too little thyroid hormone.
This condition is also treatable with regular, daily medication when diagnosed and treated early.
Epilepsy - a seizure disorder, not curable, but treatable with symptomatic management provided by medication.
Cancers -Various cancers can develop through the regular aging process.
Regular, annual veterinarian checkups are recommended.
Diet and exercise may help prevent certain cancers or improve the dog's longevity.
Your veterinarian can help you discuss diagnostic and treatment options as it pertains to your individual dog and life circumstances.
All breeds are susceptible to specific disorders.
Each breed can be affected to varying degrees.
The idea of listing the common illnesses for each breed is not to discourage you from wanting a specific breed if you find it a perfect fit for your family; but to help you better prepare for the future health of your dog.
As well as provide you with the knowledge necessary to get a dog in the best optimum health.
I encourage owners to develop a strong relationship with a consistent veterinarian who the owner and dog both can bond with.
Adequate medical care is a financial expense, but a necessity for being a responsible dog owner.
These dogs love to be part of the family and make great playmates for children of all ages.
Although the dog and children should be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
This breed is considered to be joyful, clever and even purposefully make people laugh at times.
Giving these dogs a reputation for being a clown sometimes.
The breed is also highly intelligent.
They are high-stamina dogs and love the challenge of obedience training and agility.
Daily exercise is important to the dog's character.
They also love water, so any chance to swim and interact with family playing water games increases the summer excitement! These dogs can be very protective of their family as well and will bark if they feel threatened.
Miniature Poodles are best suited to live indoors with love and affection from family members on a regular basis.
These dogs do not do well as outdoor dogs or dogs that get left alone for long periods of time.
How Much Exercise Do They Need? Proper and consistent socialization is necessary to raise your Miniature Poodle to be accepting of other people and animals.
Also remember mental and physical exercise on a daily basis is key to preventing behavioral issues, boredom and destructiveness in your Miniature Poodle.
With adequate exercise on a daily basis the Miniature Poodle can fair well living in an apartment.
What Grooming Does a Miniature Poodle Need? Miniature Poodles are non-shedding, but do require regular brushing and trimming.
Grooming on a daily basis is recommended.
Grooming also involves regular eye and ear care to prevent infection.
These chores can be used to pride children with age-appropriate dog care responsibilities and can also improve the bind between your dog and family.
Miniature Poodle Breed History The Miniature Poodle is a smaller version of the Standard Poodle which originated in Germany in the 15th and 16th century.
The dog was known in Germany as "Pudel", German for, "splash in the water.
" At one point, the dog was bred with a moisture-proof coat to improve the dogs' water retrieving ability.
The Miniature Poodle has many other great abilities such as agility, obedience, tracking and herding.
Making them fun and enjoyable family dogs.
This dog gained popularity and found its way from Germany to France, England and Spain, where the breed continued to flourish.
In the 18th century, breeders in England and Spain began to work with the Poodle to create the miniature version and the toy version.
Basically, a smaller dog with the same traits and skills as the Standard Poodle.
The Miniature Poodle is highly energetic and requires lots of exercise.
Since these dogs are so intelligent, they can also get bored easily and can cause mischief.
Make sure the dog gets adequate daily exercise and switch up the walks with jogs and short sprints.
Turn the urban play ground into an agility course for this curious hunter to thrive! Poodles are known well for their ability to learn and perform amazing tricks on command.
Have fun training your dog a variety of tricks.
Poodles are willing to please and look forward to being involved in this type of work.
These dogs have been performing at the Ringling Circus in Europe for years.
In Britain, two show clowns by the name of Kenneth and Audrey Austin perform with their dog named, "Twinkle" who audiences just adore.
Poodles are people oriented animals and are good with children.
Poodles can adapt well to new environments and can be very easy to train in comparison to other dog breeds.
Although, training does take time and consistency regardless of the dog's breed, Poodles are known to learn faster, and are one of the easiest breeds to train.
Miniature Poodle Health Promotion Although most Miniature Poodles will be healthy when bred and sold by a certified breeder or shelter staff; the breed still is prone to some health issues.
These are some of the health issues that may affect the Miniature Poodle Breed.
Addison's Disease -A hormone releasing gland just above the kidneys does not secrete sufficient amounts of hormone to regulate, stress, blood pressure, blood sugar and the dog's metabolism.
Addison's Disease can be easily treated with daily medication when identified and diagnosed early.
Gastric Torsion - Or twisted stomach, caused by bloating which may or may not be visible to the human eye.
The dog becomes very uncomfortable and restless and may have constant vomiting and diarrhea.
This condition REQUIRES immediate medical intervention and surgery.
Thyroid issues - the thyroid secretes too much or too little thyroid hormone.
This condition is also treatable with regular, daily medication when diagnosed and treated early.
Epilepsy - a seizure disorder, not curable, but treatable with symptomatic management provided by medication.
Cancers -Various cancers can develop through the regular aging process.
Regular, annual veterinarian checkups are recommended.
Diet and exercise may help prevent certain cancers or improve the dog's longevity.
Your veterinarian can help you discuss diagnostic and treatment options as it pertains to your individual dog and life circumstances.
All breeds are susceptible to specific disorders.
Each breed can be affected to varying degrees.
The idea of listing the common illnesses for each breed is not to discourage you from wanting a specific breed if you find it a perfect fit for your family; but to help you better prepare for the future health of your dog.
As well as provide you with the knowledge necessary to get a dog in the best optimum health.
I encourage owners to develop a strong relationship with a consistent veterinarian who the owner and dog both can bond with.
Adequate medical care is a financial expense, but a necessity for being a responsible dog owner.