Read About AKC Poodle Breeders

ImageAKC Poodle Breeders will help you find the perfect poodle dog you have been looking for. Here's everything you need to know about this dog breed.

AKC Poodle Breeders - Facts

  1. AKC Group:

    Non-Sporting
  2. Size & Weight:

    AKC Poodle Breeders will have a choice of poodle dogs that will grow to size ranging from 10 to 15 inches in height and up to 70 lbs in weight.
  3. Coat:

    The poodle coat is soft, wavy, and curly.
  4. Head & Muzzle:

    Mostly, the head and muzzle are long with a round skull.
  5. Body:

    AKC Poodle Breeders will offer you a choice of standard, miniature, and teacup poodles. This ranges from a small body size to a well-built large body.
  6. Colors:

    AKC Poodle Breeders will keep almost all solid color, but the most common being white, tan, or browns.
  7. Life Expectancy:

    Approximately 12-14 years.
  8. Popularity:

    Popular in Europe and USA.
  9. Habitat:

    AKC Poodle Breeders will tell you that the poodles make for excellent apartment dogs.

AKC Poodle Breeders - Origins

  1. Country of Origin:

    Western Europe
  2. Lineage:

    Poodle dogs are a cross breed between the Water hound and Barbet.
  3. Date Admitted to AKC:

    1887
  4. Historical Information:

    The poodle dogs are excellent swimmers. They were also used as gun dogs and performers at circuses. However, the most popular of poodles were the French poodles, commonly seen as lovable pets.

AKC Poodle Breeders - Defining Characteristics

  1. Training Ease:

    AKC Poodle Breeders will make sure that you don't have any doubts about the fact that Poodle dogs are the easiest to Imagetrain.
  2. Temperament:

    A very intelligent breed, the standard poodle dogs are calm whereas the smaller breeds are more active and restless.
  3. Child Friendly:

    Poodle dogs do great with children.
  4. Behavior:

    AKC Poodle Breeders will tell you that the poodle dogs are not very welcoming to strangers. Nevertheless, they are otherwise very well behaved dogs that are not in the habit of getting agitated in the company of other animals or people.
  5. Habits:

    Have a habit of barking and can be unreceptive to your commands at times.

AKC Poodle Breeders - Concerns

  1. Health Issues:

    AKC Poodle Breeders will warn you about the allergies that poodle dogs might be prone to. Make sure the poodle dog you choose does not have a history of genetic disease or common ailments like skin infection or cataracts.
  2. Feeding:

    Be careful about what and how much you feed your poodle dogs. They can gain weight quickly.
  3. Exercise Needs:

    Poodles have a tendency to gain weight, so make sure your dog is well exercised and is not inactive.
  4. Grooming Needs:

    Due to the nature of their coat, owners might need to employ professional help to groom their poodles. The hair needs to be trimmed or cut regularly depending on the style.
  5. Special Household Needs:

    AKC Poodle Breeders might suggest a doghouse and a back yard.
  6. Travel Needs:

    Poodle dogs are hassle free travel dogs.
  7. Getting Along With Other Pets:

    Gets along well with other pets.

AKC Poodle Breeders Dog -- How to Choose

  1. What to Look for in a Healthy Puppy:

    Make sure the coat and skin of the poodle dog is healthy and also that is doesn't suffer from any genetic ailments.
  2. What you will Need for a New Puppy:

    Lots of grooming accessories.
  3. Puppy-Proofing your House:

    Keep breakables out of reach of the poodle dog.
  4. How to Make your New Puppy Feel at Home:

    Give lots of attention to the dog. Also, make sure it is loved by all the family members, as it does not like to be ignored.