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Understanding your Poodle's water retriever heritage and exceptional intelligence is essential for responsible breeding
Male: Standard: 45-70 lbs
Female: Standard: 45-60 lbs
Male: Standard: Over 15 inches
Female: Miniature: 10-15 inches
10-18 years
Size dependent
Intelligent, Active
2nd smartest breed
Standard (over 15"), Miniature (10-15"), Toy (under 10"). Each size has different health concerns. Never breed between sizes.
Single coat continuously grows like hair. Doesn't shed but requires professional grooming every 4-6 weeks. Matts painfully if neglected.
Bred to retrieve waterfowl. Name means "splash in water" in German. Fancy clips originally for function, not fashion.
Ranked 2nd smartest breed. Need mental stimulation or become destructive. Excel at obedience, agility, therapy work.
Poodles face size-specific health challenges requiring comprehensive testing across all varieties
OFA or PennHIP testing MANDATORY for Standards. Common in larger Poodles. Both parents must have good/excellent ratings.
Genetic test MANDATORY (prcd-PRA). Causes blindness. All sizes affected. Test all breeding stock. Two carriers should never be bred.
Deep-chested Standards at high risk. Can kill within hours. Feed multiple small meals. Consider prophylactic gastropexy.
Skin disease causing hair loss. More common in Standards. Skin biopsy test available. Check family history carefully.
Adrenal gland disorder. Life-threatening if untreated. More common in Standards. Requires lifelong medication. Check bloodlines.
Idiopathic seizures common in breed. Usually appears by age 3. No genetic test. Check family history for seizures.
Very common in smaller Poodles. OFA patella evaluation MANDATORY for Toys and Miniatures. Can require expensive surgery.
Bleeding disorder. Genetic test available. Can be fatal during surgery. Test all breeding stock.
Each Poodle size has different primary health concerns:
NEVER breed between sizes - it creates unpredictable health issues. "Moyen" or "Klein" Poodles (between Miniature and Standard) are not recognized in the US. Each size should be bred to improve that specific variety.
Poodles require professional grooming every 4-6 weeks costing $75-200+ per session. Daily brushing is MANDATORY to prevent painful matting. Many "doodle" buyers get Poodles thinking they're low-maintenance - they're NOT. Hair grows into ear canals requiring regular plucking. Teeth need frequent cleaning due to hair trapping food. This is a HIGH-MAINTENANCE breed despite not shedding. Educate all buyers about grooming commitment or dogs will suffer.
Follow these essential guidelines for responsible Poodle breeding
Male Poodles
2 to 8 years
Female Poodles
2 to 7 years
Standards mature slower than Toys/Miniatures. Wait for complete health testing. Size impacts maturity rate.
Poodles require extensive health testing. Different sizes have different primary concerns.
Females: Maximum once per year, 3-4 litters lifetime
Skip at least one heat cycle between litters
Quality over quantity. Focus on health and temperament regardless of size
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