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Shopping For A Poodle: Should You Get A Toy, Miniature, Or Standard Poodle?
Poodle Pups are certainly adorable, but
they are a lot of work. Repeat: They are a lot of work! It will take time
and effort to teach your puppy the ropes: house-training, manners,
grooming, and socializing. If you're home a lot, perhaps you work from a
home office or you are a stay-at home parent, a puppy could be a good bet
since you may be able to supervise and acclimate your new friend better.
As well, puppies almost invariably are a bit more playful, and you can
develop his personality to your liking. Remember, too, that the first year
of a dog's life is an expensive one! However, if you're not up to the
tireless effort that puppies require, consider adopting an adult Poodle.
You can find many available at rescue organizations and sometimes at
animal shelters. With an adult dog, you're past house-training, crying,
jumping, and chewing - hopefully.
Adult Poodles also come with a developed personality, which can be
wonderful. When it comes to the choice between a male or female Poodle,
you'll encounter proponents of each sex. Some believe female Poodles bond
more closely to men and vice versa. In general, enthusiasts say a female
Poodle has the attitude of "what can you do for me?" while the male Poodle
has the attitude of "what can I do for you?" The Poodle is a
one-breed-fits-all in terms of size. What's so cool about the Poodle is
that there's a size to fit anyone or any household!
The Toy variety is popular among individuals with limited space. Though
small in size, the Toy is hardy in stature and has all the heart and
spirit of a big dog. Toys can be trained to do just about anything except
play the retrieving game. Because of its small size, Toys are sometimes
overly spoiled and babied by their owners. Like all dogs, Toys need
training and proper socialization.
Because of its tiny size, the Toy may not be a good choice for a family
with young children. Larger Poodles are better able to handle the normal
roughhousing that goes along with kids. If properly supervised, though, a
Toy can fit nicely into a family home.
The Miniature Poodle, larger and sturdier than the Toy but not a big dog,
is also popular among individuals with limited space, and travels well,
too. For those who love big dogs and Poodles, the Standard variety is an
excellent choice. Exercise and activity requirements are greater than for
smaller varieties, but a 100-acre ranch is not a necessity. A Standard can
live comfortably in the city with daily romps in the park. Maintenance
costs go up with each variety. Toy, Miniature, or Standard. Obviously, it
costs more to feed and groom a Standard than it does to groom a Toy or
Mini. There are more
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