Poodle Info & Poodle Breeders

The poodle is a group of formal dog breeds, the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle (one registry organisation also recognizes a Medium Poodle variety, between Standard and Miniature), with many coat colors. Originally bred in Germany as a type of water dog, the poodle is skillful in many dog sports, including agility, obedience, tracking, and even herding. Poodles have taken top honors in many conformation shows, including "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1991 and 2002, and at the World Dog Show in 2007 and 2010.

 

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Unlike most breeds, poodles can come in a variety of sizes, distinguished by adult shoulder (withers) height. The exact height cutoffs among the varieties vary slightly from country to country. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) recognizes four sizes of one breed: standard, medium, miniature, and toy. Non-FCI kennel clubs generally recognize three sizes, standard, miniature, and toy, sometimes as sizes of the same breed and sometimes as separate breeds. Only the FCI describes a maximum size for Standard Poodles. France is the country responsible for the breed in the FCI, and in this country, the puppies of all sizes are listed together. The terms royal standard, teacup, and tiny teacup are marketing names, and are not recognized by any major kennel club.

 

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. They could be considered hypoallergenic (though not completely allergen free). The poodle does shed, but instead of the fur coming off the dog, it becomes tangled in the surrounding hair. This can lead to matting without proper care. Texture ranges from coarse and woolly to soft and wavy. Poodle show clips require many hours of brushing and care per week, about 10 hours/week for a Standard Poodle. Poodles are usually clipped down into lower-maintenance cuts as soon as their show careers are over. Pet clips are much less elaborate than show and require much less maintenance. A pet owner can anticipate grooming a poodle every six to eight weeks. Although professional grooming is often costly, poodles are easy to groom at home with the proper equipment.

 

Of note is this breed's keen sense for instinctive behavior. In particular, marking and hunting drives are more readily observable than in most other breeds. Classified as highly energetic, poodles can also get bored fairly easily, and have been known to get creative about finding mischief.

 

Poodles are trained easily in all performance areas and make excellent companion and family dogs based on the most appropriate size. Supervision is necessary where they mix with children, especially very young children. Poodles thrive with early socialisation, good basic training, consistent expectations and sensible, loving human companionship. Poodles should not be left alone regularly for long periods, but should be trained when young to accept short periods alone.

 

Potential health issues in Poodles

Well bred Poodles have good health overall.   This is because Poodles come from tough original breeding stock and because responsible Poodle breeders have been making great efforts to keep the breed healthy. 

 

As with other breeds, the Poodle population carries a number of hereditary health conditions. Responsible breeders screen for PRCD/PRA in the Toy and Miniature varieties, and for general eye health and hip scores in the Standards. Details of other screening tests is provided by the NSW Poodle Club - see Healthy Poodles

 

Sources: 

Dogs NSW

Poodle Club of NSW

 

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Registered Poodle Breeders

Adithe Toy Poodles - Poodle Breeder - Brisbane, QLD
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Breeder of black and brown toy poodles since late 70's. Have successfully bred and exhibited in New Zealand, NSW and Qld. Many major wins along the ... read more
Angiellen Poodles - Miniature Poodle Breeder -  Hobart, TAS
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I am a Registered Breeder of Miniature Poodles in Hobart, Tasmania and have been breeding for over 45 years. I specialize in Apricot, Black and Red ... read more
Gypsy Sands - Toy Poodle Breeder - Broken Hill, NSW
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A small country town registered breeder of English Cocker Spaniels & now Toy Poodles.

Gypsysands Kennels is situated in Broken Hill NSW 2880, ... read more
Legadema Poodles - Poodle Breeder - Sunshine Coast, QLD
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I am a small breeder of mini poodles which means our dogs and puppies are raised in a home environment and not kennels, they are like my children. read more
Martrejame Poodles - Breeder of Purebred Apricot and Red Miniature Poodles -  Elimbah, QLD
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Small Breeder of Red & Apricot miniature poodles from Dna tested parents. Our aim is to breed top quality pups and we only breed one or two ... read more
Myflair Miniature Poodles - Miniature Poodle Breeder - Brisbane, QLD
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Breeders & Exhibitors of Champion Black and White Miniature Poodles with over 35 years experience in breeding dogs. All our Poodles are happy, ... read more
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Breeder of STANDARD POODLES with outstanding temperament, health and conformation. read more
Rosedragon Toy Poodles Brisbane, QLD
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Rosedragon Toy Poodles. ANKC registered breeders.

All of our pups come from DNA tested parents, are vaccinated, microchipped, wormed. Have 6 ... read more
SILKYELK - Chinese Crested  Dog & Toy Poodle Breeder, Bundaberg - QLD
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I have shown and titled over 18 toy poodle champions including Best in show and Group winners plus other Silkyelk Toys have been titled by others.  ... read more
Trevasco - Poodle & Toy Poodle Breeder - Rockhampton, QLD
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We breed standard poodles and toy poodles of sound temperament for loving homes.

All pets are desexed and micro-chipped prior to going to their ... read more