Miniature Poodle
Breed Profile
France is considered as the Poodle’s country of origin, but the Poodle’s earlier ancestors hails from central Asia. In the 18th and 19th century in Europe, the Poodle served a myriad of purposes, including duck hunting, guiding, and later circus performing. The Poodle gained popularity within the French aristocratic circles, and became officially adopted as the national dog.
Temperament
Poodles are known to be sociable. They have a high IQ and brim with energy energy. They like being challenged with both physical and intellectual activities. Of note is this breed’s acute instinct. Marking and hunting instincts are more marked in poodles than in most other breeds. A typical poodle is rather shy with strangers upon first introduction, but within no time, its warm and personable disposition emerges.
Color & Coat
Coat: Unlike most dogs which have double coats, poodles have a single layer coat (no undercoat is present) composed of dense, curly fur that sheds minimally. Texture ranges from coarse and woolly to soft and wavy.
Color: The Poodle has a wide spectrum of hues, including white, black, brown, partially, silver, gray, silver beige, apricot, red, cream, sable, and patterns such as phantom and brindle.
Health
The most common serious health issues of Standard Poodles listed in order of the number of reported cases: are Addison’s disease, gastric dilatation volvulus, thyroid issues (hyperthyroid and hypothyroid), tracheal collapse, epilepsy, sebaceous adenitis, juvenile renal disease, hip dysplasia, and cancer. Miniature and Toy Poodles in UK surveys had a median lifespan of 14 to 16 years. In Miniatures, the leading cause of death was old age (39%). In Toys, the leading causes of death were old age (25%), and kidney failure (20%).