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| Breed: Miniature Poodle |
| Also Called: Barbone, Caniche Nain |
| Height: The Miniature Poodle is about 10-15 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Miniature Poodle weighs between 15-17 lbs. |
| Colors: The Miniature Poodle can be any solid color. |
| General Appearance: The Miniature Poodle is a very active, intelligent and elegant-appearing dog, squarely built, well proportioned, moving soundly and carrying himself proudly. Properly clipped in the traditional fashion and carefully groomed, the Poodle has about him an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to himself. |
| Temperment: The Miniature Poodle is proud, active and intelligent. |
| Care: The Miniature Poodle needs frequent trimming, brushing and shampooing of the coat. Ears must be kept very clean. Nails trimmed short and teeth brushed weekly. |
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| Training: Miniature Poodles are intelligent dogs who learn quickly if handled properly. Gentle and consistent training is the best method. |
| Activity: Miniature Poodles enjoy outdoor exercise but will take indoor play if that's all that they can get. They make a great jogging partner. |
| Life Span: The Miniature Poodle lives an average life of 14-16 years. |
| Litter Size: The Miniature Poodle has an average litter of 3-8 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Miniature Poodle originated in France. |
| Brief History: The Miniature and Toy Poodles were probably developed by crossing small Standard Poodles with Maltese and Havanese to bring down the size. While the Standard Poodle was first developed as a hunting dog, the Miniature and Toy varieties were strictly companion dogs, popular in the French court from the reign of Louis XIV through that of Louis XVI. Miniature and Toy Poodles appear in many 17th century paintings. These dogs were also popular with circus performers and clowns from as early as 1700 through the late 1800's. Poodles were first brought to the United States at the end of the 19th century, but the breed did not become popular until after World War II. By the mid '50s, the Poodle was the most popular breed in the United States, a position held for over 20 years. Today the Poodle is divided into two breeds: the Standard Poodle, which serves primarily as a gun dog and companion animal, and the Poodle, composed of the Miniature and Toy varieties, and which serves primarily as companion breed. The standards of the two breeds are essentially identical but for size. The word poodle comes from the German pudelin for the splash made by an oar hitting water. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC(GB), UKC |
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