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.

Living Environment

The Miniature Poodle fares OK within an apartment. It will be calm indoors provided it gets it daily fix of exercise. It will be fine without a yard at its disposal. This is a playful, energetic and friendly breed which is suitable for kids. The Miniature Poodle is less demanding in terms of its needs to exercise than the Standard Poodle, but should be walked or allowed to play outdoors. It is easily trainable.

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%).