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Is a Standard Poodle for Me ?
"A Poodle's intelligence is a direct reflection of the time, effort and love its owner dedicates to it."
If you've got a Poodle with issues, chances are you have got neglectful owners."
~ Laurie Rollins, Trainer, Groomer ~
Is the Standard Poodle for me ?
While the Standard Poodle is the perfect breed for everyone.
Not everyone is the perfect owner for the Standard Poodle.
Standard Poodles are highly intelligent and will thrive best in a home
where the owners have the time, know how and energy to raise a puppy properly.
I really can't stress enough that no puppy, of any breed, comes trained.
You must be prepared for weeks of no sleep, constant running a puppy outside to toilet puppy
and lots of cleaning up messes, and destruction, if the owner is not diligent.
"When you first get your pup, if you find yourself exhausted, sometimes a bit frazzled,
chances are, you are doing everything right".
~ Laurie Rollins - Trainer, Groomer ~
Standard Poodles and all breeds in general, function best in homes where they have a good Pack Leader
who is willing to invest the time it takes to properly socialize, train them and spend time with them.
Standard Poodles will take 4-6 months of teaching them proper manners,
how to walk on a leash, not to jump on strangers, not to nip, mouth or bite people or the leash
and to be quiet in their cage when ever their owner puts them in there. Fair, Firm and Consistant is key to puppy training.
It is also very important that people know that puppy won't do anything that you do not let them do.
If you have a problem with a puppy jumping, it is because you are letting them jump.
If you have a puppy mouthing or biting, it is because you have allowed them to nip and bite
If you have a puppy afraid of lightening or thunder, it is because you have comforted them when they or you were scared
Don't allow the puppy to do anything that you don't want them to do, from day one.
IF you don't know how to handle a puppy that nips or bites, then you are not ready for a puppy.
My Standard Poodles are not for people who have what I call a "marshmallow personality".
The type of people who are often referred to as "big softies". Or people who wish a dog to spoil rotten.
These are the people that take their dog to the groomers or Vet's office and will comfort and baby talk to their dogs
Although these people sound like "wonderful" owners, they are the worst nightmare of owners
to own puppies that have not yet been properly trained or house broke.
Because these people usually do not have the time, energy, know how, or want to spend the time teaching basics.
They will not be happy with their puppy, because of the many bad behaviours they allowed and encouraged to develop.
Many first time Puppy owners may also lack the knowledge,
support, training and preplanning, to properly raise a puppy
First time puppy owners often easily and quickly overwhelmed by the vast amount of advise
they receive and they often keep switching training techniques confusing the puppy and frustrating both owner and puppy
as well as creating behaviour problems, from puppy confusion.
Owners need to preplan how they are going to toilet train their puppy, how they are going to
train puppy not to jump, nip, bite, bark, tolerate grooming, so that everyone in the family is on the same page and is going
to be firm, fair and consistant so puppy will have the greatest chance of success, to be a welcome addition.
Both Marshmallow Personalities and First time Dog Owners with no consistant plan for raising a puppy
would do better with an older Standard Poodle, perhaps a retired breeding Poodle or a rescue Poodle.
Basically a Poodle who is already trained and will not be a challenge to raise.
People can find these dogs through local Poodle Clubs *(by googling) or through the Poodle Club of America
We also offer many training tips on our web page Obedience Training but what ever training choice you make
it is important that you are "consistant, fair and firm" and that everyone in the household is on the same page.
However an owner willing to spend very little time and effort to raise and teach their new puppy proper manners,
establishing a good base for training, will have a confident, happy, eager to please puppy in no time,
who is welcome everywhere and the new owner will enjoy having as a best friend for many years.
Tips on New Puppy Questions are here: http://www.bijoupoodles.com/NewPuppy.html
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The Poodle is exceptionally smart, active, breed that has an excellent nose for tracking and excels in obedience, retrieving, agility, therapy work and is often used as Seeing Eye Dogs and Special Needs dogs. Standard Poodles love the water and have webbed feet. A standard Poodle is physically capable and will do any sport or activity that the owner wants them to do, because a Poodles only goal in life is to please their owner.
Toy is the smallest under 10"..... Minature is 10"-15"....... Standard Poodle is any size over 15"
The breed comes in three size varieties, which may contribute to why Poodle is one of the most popular breeds
according to the numbers from AKC as they group the three sizes together.
Toy is less than 10", Miniature is 10" to 15" and the Standard being over 15".
Breeders however have created marketing phrases to emphasis the size of their poodles
so phrases like "Tea Cup" are used for small Toy Poodles under 10", "Moyen/Klein" is used to describe
larger miniature poodles 15"-18" and Royal Poodles is used to describe Standard Poodles over 25" tall.
these terms are marketing tools to describe heights of Poodles that Breeders are specializing in.
Generally Standard Poodles are 23-24" and weight 45lbs-55lbs but really depends on what the breeder
is breeding for and what size the parents are. Some breeders breed for larger or smaller standard Poodles.
We are breeding for a larger, muscular, athletic, physically capable Standard Poodle.
Our Poodles are 25" to 28" and will weigh 48lbs to 80lbs depending on the parents.
We do get pups that range in size and can occasionally be smaller.
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Dogs are measured from the withers or the shoulders as in the photo above.
The best way to measure a Poodle is with a professional wicket or by placing the Poodle on the grooming table
and using a tape measure and a ruler across the shoulders keeping it straight.
You will not get perfect measurements but you will get a basic idea of your dog's height.
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The breed originated in Germany as a water retriever. The distinctive "Continental Clip" or often called
the "fru fru clip" by the public, was designed by hunters in as early as the 1600's to help the dogs move through the water more efficiently.
For the Historically-correct working-Continental Clip, they left slightly longer patches of hair
on the body to protect vital organs and joints which are susceptible to cold.
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Over the years this once "functional" Historically correct Continential Clip,
has become so very over exaggerated and enhanced to the point that it is TOTALLY IMPRACTICAL.
Only Professional Groomers or Handlers, can maintain the AKC, CKC, FCI "show" coats, by constant vigilance, isolation from other dogs and the damaging environment and the strict routine of weekly bathing combing and wrapping up the precious hair which will need to grow to over 10" in length for a show clip. Of course show Poodles are also dyed, sprayed and also wear hair pieces to maintain the "continental clip" we see in the show ring when the poodle turns 1 year of age. Showing a standard poodle is usually impossible for the general public,
who usually hire Professional handlers who will keep the puppy, until they finish their Championship,
maintaining the coat and clip, for them at a cost $1,500.00/month for 12 months or more.
Unless you know how to show groom a Poodle yourself, showing a Standard Poodle, will be a VERY expensive endeavour.
Most show poodles are kept confined in a kennel or cage and have a VERY hyper,
anxious, pacey nature which is a wonderful eye catching display in the show ring.
However we found this nature unbearable to live with in our home, so we do NOT have Poodles with hyper temperament.
Our poodles are laid back, calm, loving and content just being with you and doing what you are doing.
The general public that owns Standard Poodles will take them to the groomer every 6-8 weeks for a bath and clip at a cost of $45.00-$120.00 depending on the skill level and demand of the groomer and also the presented condition of the dog and of course how much de-matting is required. Poodles can be in any clip or shaved any way you want.
Hair does grow back so you can be creative and test different styles out yourself.
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Allows Poodles to be shown in the Sporting Clip.
This clip has the face, feet, throat and base of tail are shaved. There is a pompon on the end of the tail.
Coat on the top of the head is scissored into a cap. The rest of the body and legs are trimmed following the outline of the dog.
The body coat shall be no longer than 1 inch in length. Leg hair may be slightly longer.
Many of our puppy people enjoy showing their pups in UKC Alter Class and in Obedience and Lure Coursing.
UKC is a Relaxed, Fun, Family-oriented atmosphere where No Professional Handlers are allowed!
This is what makes UKC "relaxed" as no one's "income" depends on a win, so everyone helps everyone else.
Professional handlers can only participate in UKC Conformation events with dogs that they own,
which generally means they do not bother with showing in UKC.
UKC Clubs Usually accept Day of Show entries and they have 2 shows a day.
UKC also has Alter Classes
Purebred, spayed and neutered UKC registered dogs will have the opportunity to earn Altered Conformation titles
at UKC Conformation events where Altered Conformation Classes are offered.
The Poodle can accommodate nearly any size living quarters from apartments to mansions.
A Standard Poodle is NOT a breed that will tolerate being housed outside, away from their families.
Their hypoallergenic coat may reduce allergic reactions (if kept clean of pollen or allergens), but requires regular professional grooming as often as the owner wants. The Poodle is an active breed and requires daily exercise of at least a 30 minute walk 2x a day or a romp with friends at the dog park 2x a day. Poodles are happiest when they feel they have a job either learning obedience, visiting people who will fawn over them, or just shopping with their owners and especially when they have routine.
Poodles do enjoy the company of other dogs, especially other poodles.
Standard Poodles get along well with birds, cats, rabbits, horses, basically any creature that you introduce them to and expect them to accept.
When bringing a puppy home, it is important to interfer as little as possible while the animals are getting to know each other.
They will sort it out safely usually as long as us humans stay out of the mix.
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Standard Poodles are also not prone to wandering (if spayed/neutered), preferring to be a part of the family
and be where their humans are and being involved in what their humans are doing.
Standard Poodles also want to do what ever their owners are doing from Jogging, boating, horse back riding
a poodle will do what ever you want them to do with you. They are the ideal companion.
Recent findings confirm that Can f 1 and Can f 2 are major and minor dog allergens, respectively
Which now allows certain labs to be able to test for these allergens.
It is also interesting to note that there are MANY dog breeds that are said to have lower allergen levels
so a person is not restricted to just the Poodle breed because of allergies. Just google "hypoallergenic dogs".
We have placed the majority of our Poodles in homes where people suffered from allergies to other breeds
and they have not reacted to our poodles when they wash the puppy with the same shampoo that the allergic people use.
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Standard Poodles are also very gentle and a mature Poodle, will accept discipline without challenge,
which is why it is paramount to make sure that young children are always supervised with them.
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Poodle puppies are very sensitive to their owners emotions and the energy of the household (or pack) so if you have very excitable children, the poodle puppy will grow to be excitable as well, as this is your household normal behaviour, the behaviour you allow. If you are fearful or anxious in certain situations, then your puppy will feel that and react that way as well. If you comfort a scared or cautious Poodle puppy then you have just taught that puppy to be fearful of that situation or that object. But if you are low energy, calm and a positive person or your children are well behaved welcome everywhere, then your Poodle puppy will be a wonderful, happy, confident, obedient Poodle.
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A standard Poodle is not prone to indiscriminate barking like their smaller cousins the toy and miniature, (unless the owner has trained them to be that way with encouragement, or by comforting or baby talking to a scared puppy to name a few).
However a Standard Poodle will also willingly by instinct (you do not have to encourage this at all) have a strong desire to protect and will not back down from a threat to their family. The poodle is also smart enough to know the difference between the routine comings and goings of people and an intruder or someone that is not supposed to be there and will alert their family with a deep roar like bark not often heard. Poodles make great jogging partners and will often discouraging the, would be, attackers because of their size.
(take in consideration that they are the same size and have the same capability as a Doberman).
A good example of this bad poodle parenting, is when you take your puppy to the Vet's office and you comfort, constantly stroke, coddle or baby talk to that puppy. You have just taught your puppy to be scared of the Vet's office. Another example would be during a pending thunder or lightening storm when owners will run around shutting windows, shouting at each other and worse case, again comfort, constantly stroking, coddling or baby talking to that puppy, as they are teaching the puppy that they are scared and puppy should be too.
Another example of bad Poodle Parenting, is when you and your dog are in your car and you chat away to them
and sound excited, as this will get the puppy all worked up with your high energy. Even worse is the owner that
gets their dog worked up with statments of "where are we going", "are we going to the dog park" ?
while the puppy can't understand all that you are saying they will know that you are excited and appear anxious
and this will worry them and make them anxious, which will often lead to stomach upset with vomitting, whining and or barking
It is best to put puppy in a cage for their safety when travelling or to invest in a dog seat belt and never excitedly chat to the puppy
during the journey. Remember the calmer, more confident and relaxed you are, is how the puppy will be. Act how you want your puppy to be.
Another example of bad poodle parenting, is when people put their puppy in the cage at night time, or when they to go to work and because they will often feel badly, they comfort, stroke, coddle or baby talk to that puppy while putting in or out of the cage. This tells puppy something bad is happening, you are scared and they should be too. This also teaches the puppy to be anxious about going into cages and can even develop into separation anxiety. Poodle puppies are not born to be fearful or anxious, it is their human parents that help shape and or mould their life long behaviours.
When in doubt how to react, it is best to not say anything.
IT is up to the owners 100% how the behaviour is of the dog ultimately is around children and in any given situation.
I can have the most placid calm puppy and it could be raised to be a complete terror depending on what kind of parent the person is.
People that are going to be bad dog parents will be bad puppy owners because they do not know, or have the energy to be good leaders.
For example the parent that has their child constantly pestering them in the grocery store for goodies and the parent
either ignores or starts to bribe "jonny" with a sweet if he is good, will be the most horrible dog parent.
The parent that lets their child run wild, or stand in the booths at a restaurant, will be a bad dog parent.
People who are lazy, bad human parents will be the same way with their new puppy, there is no beating around the bush.
Because Poodles are so into their humans it is paramount that the new owners treat every situation with confidence, matter of fact tones, and never any coddling.
Act how you would wish your puppy to behave in any situation, laughing during thunderstorms, no talking and calmly putting them in and out of the cage, not reacting when the doorbell rings or mail carrier walks by, are simple yet important behaviours to "example" for your poodle puppy to copy.
Our Standard Poodles toilet train very quickly with diligent owners, usually within 7 days to the kitchen area. Some of our puppy people even train the puppy to ring a bell hanging off the door, to ask to go outside. A Standard Poodle puppy raised properly, will be the most intelligent, empathetic, human like breed of dog you will ever meet. A Standard Poodle will almost read your mind and know what you wish for them to do and do it.
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RED STANDARD POODLES: Physically: Our Red poodles tend to be 23"-27" in height and also 45-65lbs.
Reds are slighter boned and more refined and "pretty" in their looks more like what you would find in a show ring.
Reds we keep are dark Irish setter red, black pigmentation, muscular and thicker boned, which we breed together.
We will usually get dark Irish setter pups with correct dark brown eyes and jet black nose, eye rims commonly referred to as "points"
in our litters, but this is still very rare with only a hand full of breeders producing real reds.
Photos of our reds just do not do them justice, as they are so much darker than they appear in video.
Every colour will fade at some point and at some degree but we hope to prevent or prolong that from happening by select breeding and DNA testing.
Our Reds can stay Irish Setter Red or, if they are born lighter, they can mature to a light red or dark apricot with age.
We have seen dark red pups from other breeders go almost completely white if they have not had a mostly red Pedigree.
Best guarantee that your puppy will stay red is to see both of the parents current photos and videos.
Our reds are FAST... they are the Lance Armstrongs of the poodle world for sure. Lots of wind and can
out race our browns in a game of keep away or tag. Our Reds would LOVE Agility, Rally, and of course Therapy work. Temperament : Well if you have seen Velcro on shoes... you will know what I mean when I say
our Reds are like Velcro dogs. They want to be everywhere you are, even in the bathroom.
If you are not prepared or even desire this type of constant attention from a Poodle, then a red will not be for you.
Reds are total devotion, dedication and adoration and huge cuddlers.
All our poodles have calm laid back temperament. NO hyper pacing or barking.
Males are more laid back content to rest on your feet
Females wish to be on your lap and also wish to know where everyone in the household is and what they are up to.
BROWN STANDARD POODLES: Physically: They range from 24"-28" and 45lbs-85lbs.
Our Browns tend to range in size really depending on the parents
Our smallest brown female is Sophie and our Largest is Java
Our Browns tend to be more "course" than what you would typically see at a dog show and for sure
have loads more muscle and boning than the average chicken boned poodle you may meet.
Our Brown poodles are DARK brown. This is very difficult to have achieved and took many years.
Our pups may get a sprinkle of grey hairs through their coat when they get older and may even lighten
on their muzzle or tail area when they age. There really is no guarantee on colour even though we do
DNA test to ensure our poodles do not carry the fading gene and we selectively breed the darkest browns. Temperament : Our Browns are sweet natured, calm and yes they have that poodle sense of humor.
All our poodles have calm laid back temperament. NO hyper pacing or barking.
Our Browns love to be with you in the same room or on the couch beside you cuddling during a movie.
I use my browns as my jogging partners as they are taller and longer limbed able to do 6km with me
without any stress or strain and they actually look forward to it and enjoy the activity.
Browns and all poodles will actually do any activity that pleases you as that is just the breed's nature.
Over the years I have done Tracking (ALL dogs love this sport), Schutzhund, Obedience, Rally, Conformation,
Pet therapy, Lure Coursing and Agility with my poodles and they all performed well.
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