Description

The Miniature poodle are also known as barbone and caniche. Well – proportioned and squarely built, the Miniature Poodle was bred down from the Standard Poodle. Miniature Poodle is an intelligent breed with a sporty disposition and very easy to train. Miniature Poodle is a delightful, good natured, lively dog. The Poodle makes an excellent family pet who will adapt to any situation and will try anything an owner wants.

Size of Male: Height: 10-15 inches Weight: 12-18 pounds

Size of Female: Height: 10-15 inches Weight: 12-18 pounds

Temperament

The Miniature Poodle is a cheerful, super smart, sensitive and highly trainable companion dog. Miniature Poodle is great at learning tricks, and a favorite in the circus ring. The Miniature Poodle will feel slighted if it is left out of family activities. They are very amusing and clever. Many owners feel this dog understands speech in an uncanny way. Some love to play with children, but some are sensitive and nervous. They can be somewhat high-strung. Be careful where you buy your puppy. Purchase from parents you have met and liked, and even ask to see the grandparents if possible. They tend to be quite reserved with strangers and should be socialized as a puppy. Any effort the owner puts into training and socializing will be well rewarded. This is a very good watchdog for its size, seldom becoming aggressive. They do tend to bark a lot. Poodles are friendly with other dogs and non-canine pets.

Living Conditions

The Miniature Poodle is good for apartment life. Miniature Poodles are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. But do ensure they are exerted physically and mentally to keep them healthy.

Upkeep

All Miniature Poodles need a lot of interaction with people. Miniature Poodles also need mental and physical exercise. A brief but challenging obedience or play session, combined with a walk, should be part of every Miniature Poodle’s day. No poodle should live outdoors. The show poodle should preferably be brushed every day or weekly for shorter coats. Poodle hair, when shed, does not fall out but becomes caught in the surrounding hair, which can cause matting if not removed. The pet clips are easier to maintain and can be done every four to six weeks.

Health

Major concerns: Progressive retinal atrophy, Legg – Perthes disease, patellar luxation, epilepsy

Minor concerns: Trichiasis, entropion, lacrimal duct atresia, cataract, glaucoma, distichiasis

Life expectancy: 13 – 15 years