Poodles are one of the favorite dog breeds of the Spanish and, thanks to their unique size, one of the most glamorous.
When you think of poodles, you probably imagine their famous fluffy fur, like that of a little sheep. What you may not know is that its curly hair is practically hypoallergenic, which is why it is part of the exquisite group of furry perfect for allergy sufferers, because it is a breed of dog that does not shed hair.
poodle character
Due to the way they behave, poodles are perfect dogs to be the pets of older people. His cheerful spirit and balanced character stand out. In addition, they are easy to train and prefer to always be accompanied.
They have an active temperament, so you should walk them a lot to squeeze out their extra energy and allow them to do a lot of exercise to stimulate their physique and their mind. As they are very active, these small dogs need an hour of daily exercise, so if you don't have a garden, give them the opportunity to walk in the park.
Poodles can live perfectly in the country or in the city, even in a small apartment, like the cute Yorkshire terriers, although it should be remembered that these small dogs like to run around.
From Glu Glu pet we indicate the products for the best care of your poodle:
GIANT WHITE POODLE:
The giant poodle or Grande Poodle is the 'original' variety and from which the other three are descended.
They are also called Giant Standard.
Characteristics of the Giant Poodle:
The height can vary between 45 and 60 centimeters at the withers, and the weight exceeds 22 kilos.
It is a very elegant dog and also a guard dog, not only for company, and for this reason it can live outside houses, in large patios and gardens.
Although it adapts well to apartment life, we recommend that you have enough space, and regular walks.
It is a very affectionate dog with the family and they are very friendly with children, although they cannot carry it, they are still excellent playmates.
Hair or coat of the giant poodle:
Its coat can be of different colors, the colors must always be even throughout the entire coat, in order to enter competitions. It is mainly characterized by having a layer of hair and not shedding it, making it ideal for allergy sufferers.
It is also very curly and fluffy, but requires care, such as regular brushing and trimming.
The hair types of poodles of any size can be 2.
The hair of the poodles:
The main characteristic of all poodles is undoubtedly their hair, fluffy and thick, here you can read about their characteristics, types and all about the accepted colors of poodles.
Poodle hair types
There are two types of hair that poodles can have:
A . curly haired poodle
It is the most common.
Abundant hair, of fine texture, woolly, well curly; It is elastic and resistant to hand pressure.
It must be dense, very abundant, of uniform length, forming regular loops.
B. Tufted haired poodle:
Abundant hair, fine-textured, woolly and tight. It forms characteristic cords that should measure at least 20 cm.
It is seen less frequently in poodles.
It is also called cable coat.
This is where a poodle's hair is allowed to grow into long dreadlocks about the diameter of a pencil.
In a wired coat, the poodle's hair is partially matted and then parted into strips for a striped appearance.
Solid colors can be: black, white and brown.
The black poodle:
The black poodle is one of the basic or solid poodle color types of this dog breed.
Characteristics of the black poodle:
The shade should be almost a deep dark blue.
And they are called jet black. It should be even throughout the body and very intense.
No stains of any kind.
The color of your eyes should always be deep black and very dark.
The skin, nose, lips, eyelids, eyelid rim, and pads (feet) and nails should be well pigmented, black in color.
A depigmented nose (lack of color at the edges) is considered a severe non-standard in canine shows or beauty contests.
What COLORS to cross your BLACK POODLE with?
A black poodle can be crossed with almost any color, including white.
When crossing a jet poodle with an apricot or chocolate poodle, the puppy they have can be black.
But, in this case, in general, the puppy will be a black color with less intensity.
Some puppies may also be spotted or have shades other than black.
But if the black specimen is dominant in color, those puppies will be very black.
White Poodle:
White poodles are one of many standard poodle coat colors, they are available in all sizes, discover their specific characteristics, what to know when mating. Plus white poodle care tips.
To know if a poodle is white, you need to know what its characteristics are
White poodles are those that have an even white coat of white, that is, a solid color.
The white poodle belongs to the BASIC Solid Color Poodles, such as Black and Brown or Chocolate.
characteristics of a poodle
The white color must be very even and white, it must not present anything yellowish or be stained with other colors.
Your skin must be dark (not pink)
His nose, lips, nails and soles of his feet must be very black.
His eyes should be very dark, almost black.
We can find 2 types of tones, within the WHITE poodles:
Within the solid and even white color we can find two tonal variants:
Ice white poodles:
It is a white color with a cooler tone.
The skin for these ice white poodles is more bluish gray or silver, which is highly valued by breeders, but it can also be pink or pink with black spots.
Cotton White Poodles:
It is a white color with a warmer tone.
Cotton white poodles tend to have thicker hair but with worse texture than ice whites.
A third tonal variant
There is another variant not much appreciated by breeders.
There is a third variant, but we cannot say that it is within the white poodle standard since it is the CREAM.
the cream poodle
Although we can appreciate that it is within the "white" tones, the standard for the breed, in the CFI regulations, does not accept it.
The cream-colored poodles are losing their incidence, because they have a brown pigment in their skin, pulling a flesh color.
How to clean the eyes of a white poodle?
Tears on a white poodle stain the hair around their eyes as they oxidize it and are very common.
All colors are stained with tears but they are more visible on white coats.
While this type of tear stain is not harmful to them, it can be unsightly.
Poodles have very round eyes, with good tears, which moisturize and protect them, but having long hair, many times the hairs get into the eye and generate even more tears.
For this reason, it is necessary to cut their hair around their eyes or hold their hair, so that it does not come into contact with the eyes.
In addition to the fact that these long hairs cause them to shed so many tears, it can also cause infections and dry eyes.
The best way to prevent these annoying spots under your poodle's eyes is to maintain good daily eye hygiene.
How to bathe a white poodle?
With this color of poodle, it is enough to ensure that it does not tend to stain and have somewhat yellowish areas.
In fact, you have to be very careful with the shampoo you choose.
There are some specific ones for white poodles that we highly recommend.
They are also the most difficult poodles to keep clean.
White poodles attract dirt like magnets and stains are impossible to remove.
Keeping a white poodle tidy is pretty simple and straightforward. All you need to do is give your dog a bath every 7-10 days and brush his hair regularly. That is all. Doesn't sound too complicated now, does it?
That's why washing white poodles is a boring job that many people don't like. You can see here some tips that will help you a lot, in this recurring task: How to bathe a poodle at home ?????.
White poodles are beautiful animals, but their beauty is fleeting. If you don't take precautions, they will quickly get dirty. Their coat grows non-stop and they do not shed, so it is essential to take proper care of their hair.
Diluted colors can be: apricot, red, gray.
Apricot Poodle or Apricot Poodle:
The apricot colored poodle is one of the most sought after poodle colors by those who want to adopt a new dog friend into their family.
What does apricot mean?
Also called peach color or apricot color.
The meaning of the name comes from the word apricot, which precisely means that fruit in English.
It is an adorable color and although not so common.
For a poodle to be apricot or apricot, it must be a very uniform "light beige" or "light yellow" tone, as seen in the published photo, but it is important that this color does not pull towards cream or red.
It is a yellow color that turns to a light orange.
It is very similar to the internal color (not the skin) of the apricot or peach fruit, only paler.
Apricot Poodle Characteristics
The color apricot is a diluted color, this means that it is not within the solid or basic colors such as white, black or chocolate poodle.
It is a very particular color and sought after for those who want to buy a poodle puppy, and it is difficult to find in small ones, because many times as a puppy it is darker.
The red poodle:
A poodle or poodle of this color or also called Orange is a very required type.
These poodles are very beautiful and in demand both by those looking for a dog of this breed, of any size, and by breeders.
It is a type of reddish-brown haired poodle that comes from a discolored or diluted gene.
There are red poodles of all sizes or types. See: Types of poodle
From the characteristics, its origin, to care tips for this coat, this article is a complete guide on the red poodle.
The Red Poodle Truffle:
The standards established for the truffles or noses of red poodles have generated controversy and in the different countries an idea of what is sought has been reached.
For the International Cynalogical Federation, the FCI, red poodles with brown or liver colored noses are not desirable, only red poodles with red black or dark brown, mahogany noses are considered true red poodles.
Characteristics of the red poodle:
It is one of the 3 colors called diluted of poodles, as well as gray or apricot.
The red poodle must have:
- His nose or nose is black.
- His lips the color of his fur or darker.
- Their nails and pads (soles of their feet) are black or dark mahogany.
- There are over ten different color combinations for a poodle, but the red poodle is truly one of the most beautiful and rarest of them all.
These poodles come in 4 sizes: standard or giant poodle, medium, miniature or toy poodle and toy poodle.
Are red poodles hypoallergenic?
The poodle breed is considered hypoallergenic, which essentially means that it is unlikely to cause allergies.
Poodles do not have double coats like other dog breeds, which shed, but they do have hair that constantly grows and requires grooming.
It is a known fact that no dog is 100% hypoallergenic.
That doesn't mean you can't have a dog if you have allergies.
It's entirely possible to find one that won't give you too many allergies, if you put the right amount of time and effort (and money, of course, because poodles aren't cheap) into finding a puppy.
How many years can a giant poodle live?
The giant poodle has a life expectancy of between 10 and 14 years, although they are quite long-lived, the smaller ones usually live one or two more years on average.
Your life expectancy can vary based on your lifestyle, diet, genetics, and health condition.
Products that Glu Glu Pet recommends for the Giant White Poodle breed:
- Artero PRETTY EYES 250ml.
- Cunning eye-cleaning thimble.
- ARTERO WHITE SHAMPOO
- Cunning thimble tooth cleaner.
- MOSER 1400 hair clipper.
- MATT-X DETANGLING / CONDITIONER(ARTERO).
- Moser REX hair clipper.
- Biphasic NOGA dry conditioner.
- DOGS AND CATS BRUSHED MASSAGE GLOVE.
Products recommended by Glu Glu Pet for the colored Giant Poodle breed:
- VITAL PROTEIN (ARTERO).
- Cunning eye-cleaning thimble.
- MATT-X DETANGLING / CONDITIONER(ARTERO).
- Cunning thimble tooth cleaner.
- Biphasic NOGA dry conditioner.
- DOGS AND CATS BRUSHED MASSAGE GLOVE
MEDIUM POODLE:
Characteristics of the Medium Poodle:
- Height at the withers between 35 and 45 cm.
- Coat or Coat: white, black, grey, brown, apricot/apricot, or red.
- Average life: twelve years.
- Temperament: very cheerful, active and faithful.
- Relationship with children: Excellent.
- Relationship with other dogs: Good.
- Skills: companion dog. Very sociable.
- Space needs: preferable garden, although it adapts to living indoors.
- Feeding of the Medium Poodle: it is usually gluttonous, avoid excesses.
- Fix: Fairly regular haircuts and brushing.
- Medium maintenance cost (very high if you go to the hairdresser often, to maintain your cut).
Medium Poodle Hair:
Like the other varieties of poodles, its coat is curly and one color (unless it is a bicolor poodle: ghost or harlequin poodle).
The most common are: white, black, brown, red, gray or apricot.
Poodles do not shed hair and are therefore considered hypoallergenic.
Their hair or coat keeps growing, always, as in humans and therefore they have to be regularly peeled throughout their lives.
Advantage: A great advantage of this breed is that it is among the few dog breeds that do not leave hair on clothing or furniture. It happens that many people who are allergic to dog hair do not suffer in living with the Poodles because of it.
Character and personality:
The medium poodle is very sociable, and gets along very well with children, even small ones, also with the elderly and other dogs if it is socialized as a puppy.
The medium poodle, if it lacks contact with other beings, other than its owners, or household pets, can become somewhat 'egocentric' and even very jealous.
The Poodle loves to listen to its owners and please them.
Therefore, it is highly recommended for families.
And if they want a dog to play with, the medium-sized poodle is the ideal, since due to its build and active character it is an excellent playmate.
He also loves tricks, being taught to look for a ball and will do anything to please his little masters.
The Medium Poodle is a fast learner:
The medium poodle is a very intelligent and alert dog that can learn a lot of commands if you teach them with patience and love.
Historically, Poodles have been trained since their tendency to learn was discovered, which is why this breed has been preferred for circuses, exhibitions, movies and more.
It can immediately sense if its owner laughs or likes one of its tricks and repeat it over and over again, to please it.
Poodles are genetically made to share and live with humans, both adults and children, and they also use their own emotional intuition to create strong emotional bonds with their owners.
The Medium Poodle is a Poodle with very expressive eyes, his great devotion to his owner and family, and his love of learning coupled with sympathy, make him a great companion for all ages.
The Medium Poodle moves confidently and securely, and can excel as a house watchdog, being large enough to make a home break-in attempt a highly unpleasant experience.
His loud bark and defiant attitude are a clear warning to any intruder.
Main Personality Traits of a Medium Poodle:
- The Medium Poodle is an intelligent, alert, agile, active dog.
- He is very curious about everything around him.
- He is very docile when you walk with him.
- It is also an excellent watchdog, as it warns of approaching strangers.
- Good travel companion. It is small enough to travel well and adapts to any kind of habitat from a small apartment to a large farm.
- It is also friendly enough to participate in a social gathering.
- Children and adults alike respond alike to his quick wit and accommodating attitude toward all who meet him.
Medium Poodle Care:
The grooming and grooming of a poodle is something to always keep in mind, if the size is larger they also become more expensive.
So the Giant Poodle and the Standard or Medium Poodle are the most expensive to groom.
Other owners choose to combine the two methods.
They hire a groomer every two months and if you want to learn yourself how to take care of your poodle, how to cut nails, clean ears, brush properly and bathe your dog regularly.
You can save some money and also bond better with your poodle, as they love being cared for directly by their owner.
If you want to be the ideal owner for your Poodle, you should try to be a person who enjoys the intelligence and versatility of the breed and pampers it constantly.
Poodles need to be an active part in their owners' lives.
Take it for a ride wherever you go! The medium poodle is a great adventure companion
