Toy Poodles: variations in color, content and feeding

How often we decide to have a pet and know absolutely nothing about the characteristic features of the chosen breed. It is very important to realize that when you bring your puppy home, you are fully responsible for his health and life. A four-legged friend will love you and be a devotee, and you cannot let him down. There are some breeds that have their own characteristics of care, unusual for other dogs. In this article we will consider in more detail the requirements for the content of the toy poodle, we will learn an interesting history of its origin, as well as read the reviews of the owners.

The Poodle itself is a very old breed of dogs, no reliable data on its origin has been found, but there are references to them in medieval chronicles dating back to the 8th century AD. For the first time in the paintings of dogs begin to portray in the XV century. At this time, poodles were in great demand in England, France and Germany.

Canine scientists believe that the breed occurred as a result of crossing several curly breeds of small dogswhich evolved over time. It can be assumed that these breeds were: spaniels, barbettes, retrievers, cops and greyhounds. By nature, poodles are hunting dogs, they were used to hunt ducks and search for truffles, thanks to their curly hair they are less prone to injury, but this made movement much more difficult. And so the breed began to cut.

The toy-poodle dog breed got its name in the 16th century, when the French monarch Henry IV scored several dogs for his guard. Having seen enough of the monarch, the close circle also wanted such dogs, and more and more often such dogs could be seen at balls, and not swamps. Due to the lifestyle of the poodle, he received the prefix “royal” in his breed.

In the XVII-XIX century, there are first salons for dogs. Naturally, standards, fashion and haircuts are dictated by France.

Homeland poodles International Organization of Dog Handlers recognized France. In the XX century, the breed began to be actively exported overseas, the range spread to the United States as well.

The toy poodle has a high intelligence and malleable temper for difficult dressing, a very sociable four-legged friend, tireless. No less important is its impressive appearance. The prefix "that" is translated as a toy (and the truth, the dog looks like it).

Despite its short existence, this breed has received official confirmation from the International Organization of Cynologists about its breed.

There is a standard toy poodle for exhibitions.

• The dog's head is slightly elongated. The forehead is narrow, covered with hair. The nose is large and dark in color, the eyes are almond-colored, and are close together.
• Ears from top to bottom widen, slightly rounded at the ends, flat and hanging. The entire area is covered with curly wool.
• As for the tail, it stops in his early childhood. Those who oppose such a procedure leave it, even its natural length is allowed.
• The body is proportional, with strong not very tall legs, with well-developed muscles. An important gait and proud stance is ensured by a good posture of such a breed with a high head fit. Paws are lumped and with neat pads, small in themselves.
• Weight of dogs varies from 2.5 to 3 kg, most often closer to the minimum figure.The difference in weight is due to the fact that the breed combines 4 hybrids.
• The growth of quadrupeds also depends on the breed and the type of mixed hybrids, usually from 45 to 60 cm at the withers. In small individuals from 24 to 28 cm.
• The color of the poodles can be varied, but it is considered to be only 5 colors. Dogs of different colors differ externally from each other

Official colors can be only in five variants.

• Brown color wool. Regard taken in relation to black. This type is rather difficult to dilute due to the increased influence of many other genes. For example, gene G eventually brightens brown to red or coffee.

• Silver. This is the same black color, but clarified by genes and complemented by early graying. The puppy is born black, and by the age of two already becomes silver.

• Apricot (peach). In it, as in the previous two colors, there is a black color, it can be understood by the black color on the nose.

• Red. In newborns it looks like dark gray with red, but it is very susceptible to the gene for lightening and spotting in the form of white spots on the chest and body.

• Spotted color harlequin. This color is obtained by crossing white dogs with “truffle” skin and with a black gene of pleasure. This color was recognized in 2008.

It differs from its relatives in its small size, due to which it makes itself a priority for choosing a pet for housing in an apartment. By their nature, they are very sociable and friendly, so they will become part of the family without much effort. These dogs are attractive to buyers because they are non-conflicting and get along very well with children, tender and patient. The house will not have this bright smell of a dog, since the wool of these four-legged friends does not smell at all (of course, if they are bathed in time). It is often called a micro or mini poodle.

When choosing a dog, the responsible owners always calculate the pros and cons of the breeds for its maximum comfort and the comfort of the apartment inhabitants while coexisting with them.

Dogs of this breed will make a company in a duck hunt, but it should be borne in mind that the hunter from it (due to historical features) is not the best, so there is no sense to wait for some fantastic results (this can be attributed to the negative sides of the dog).

Often the minuses of the breed may cause the owners to doubt when choosing a pet and even scare them, but you need to know about them so that they do not become an unpleasant surprise later.

1. A poodle is often cowardly, very sociable, does not see any danger in strangers at all, therefore there is no point in starting it as a guard. It is not only a big dog that can frighten a puppy or an adult, but also any loud sounds and sudden movements of strangers and owners.
2. With insufficient upbringing, the dog can be dangerous for children.
3. It is often observed for an animal barking in situations where there is no threat.
4. The increased ability to damage oneself, in spite of its proportional structure, the bones of fuzzies are very fragile.
5. High requirements for care: balancing nutrition, frequent showers, regular trimming of claws, washing the ears and eyes, preventing various diseases, timely cutting and, finally, warm clothes.
6. The dog is very mobile, you often have to walk a lot with it, and it may not please the owners with a sedentary lifestyle, because in addition to walking outside, you also have to constantly play with the dog at home.
7. Dog soreness can also be attributed to negative sides.The dog is at risk of diseases such as diabetes, leading to hemolytic anemia. It is genetically laid down so that the dog's joints are very fragile, and osteochondrosis can develop up to a dog becoming paralyzed. Pets are also subject to such a dangerous disease as epilepsy (observed in many individuals of this breed), problems with the VDP leading up to the collapse of the trachea. High probability of tooth and hair loss (alopecia) in old age, more and more often there is deterioration of vision and hearing closer to the end of the century.

Given all the disadvantages, we can conclude that with a decent upbringing, the poodle will become a true friend and the most devoted pet for the owners and family.

The best feature of this pet is its focus on interaction with a person, and they are completely uninterested in their relatives of other breeds.

Dwarf poodles have many positive aspects, thanks to which they are happy to be brought in as pets:

• the coat is completely without the smell typical of dogs;
• pets are perfect for people who are allergic to wool;
• due to its particularity, hunting dogs are easy to train and educate;
• devoted to their owners, and love them very much.

The life of a toy poodle depends on the care and nutrition during its lifetime, and can vary from 15 to 25 years. With the right diet and frequent walks, the risk of disease becomes less, and the chance for a pet's longevity is higher. Of course, the presence of all vaccinations affects life expectancy.

Carefully monitor the pet's physical and emotional health.

• Pet combing is necessary every day, given its high hairstyle feature, it is very important. For combing, use a massage brush, and after the procedure, wipe the hair with a damp warm towel to relax the pores.
• To avoid the unpleasant smell of the dog at home, the toy poodle needs to be bathed more often than other breeds - 6 to 8 times a month. Be sure to use a special shampoo with a complex of vitamins and herbs. As stated above, they are prone to baldness, to ensure strong wool bulbs, procedures must be done to strengthen them.
• After the walk, it is necessary to wash the paws and belly of the pet, so that bacteria do not start up, to bathe as necessary, but if he is bathed in dust, then it is necessary to bathe.
• From a young age, temper the dog. To do this, you need to walk your puppy in any weather and play with him. But watch the pet's body temperature, do not overcool or overheat the pet. This can adversely affect the pet's vessels.
• It’s impossible to let go of the little dog up to 4 months to swim in the rivers and reservoirs, because the legs and joints have not yet been fully formed, it may simply not hold onto the water.

• Pet grooming should be done at least 1 time per month, and if it is summer, then it is better that the pet does not overheat.
• Trimming nails should, like a haircut, be at least once a month (and look at the circumstances). It is necessary to perform the procedure with special tools: a pliers clipper in the form of pliers is more reliable than scissors-like.
• To accustom the dog to the walk since the appearance of a pet in the family. It is necessary to walk with him every 2-3 hours, so that he understands that need is needed only in the street. It is also necessary for the proper metabolism, so as not to cause obesity in the dog.
• A mandatory event should be a visit to the vet every six months, checking the teeth for the presence of stones, checking the hair for growth. Until the moment you do not make all vaccinations, it will be undesirable to display a dog on the street. To maintain the health of the pet, a puppy can be brought out after a full period of quarantine. And at this time to teach a puppy to the tray. It is worth remembering that the tray will be useful to you in rainy weather. In no case can not display the dog on the street in rainy weather, then the risk of catching the disease is several times higher.

The soreness of this breed is higher than that of any other dog. This is due to historical factors, as the dogs of this breed are always “lisping”, uninhabited, spoiled, that’s their immunity and not adapted for hunting (as laid down by nature). Very often, there are diseases of the joints, teeth, diabetes mellitus and an increased glycemic index.

Respiratory problems (tracheal disease, such as collapse, leading to the death of a pet), an increased risk of such a dangerous disease as epilepsy. And in the old age of dogs, problems such as loss of teeth and hair, blindness (cataracts) and deafness are pursuing. Some dogs are born with hearing problems.

If you monitor the health of your pet throughout life, spend enough time on the street, make all vaccinations, organize proper nutrition, you can not worry about the state of the body of the dog in old age. The living conditions of the poodle in the apartment will directly affect the emotional state of the puppy and its state of health and self-confidence. And also on longevity.

Will consider basic requirements for the content of the pet.

• The temperature in the room should not be below +16 degrees Celsius, so as not to cause hypothermia in the dog's body - it threatens serious diseases, in addition to a cold, it can cause inflammation of the lungs or puffiness of the ears, which can also negatively affect the condition of the dog.
• It is necessary to allocate a place for the dog in order for it to feel itself a part of the family. It is desirable that to the place of the dog did not reach the draft and the direct rays of the sun, preferably near the battery. The place should be equipped with warm blankets or special “beds” for dogs.
• The dog needs a place to sleep in order to always be clean, it is unacceptable that the place is dirty or unclean, then the dog will be sad, its emotional health will suffer.
• The trough should always be in one place, it should always be fresh and clean water, so that the pet, if necessary, would know where to go for a drink.
• In winter, it is necessary to wear a pet for a walk, because his body is very difficult to bear the cold. It is worth remembering that clothing should be comfortable for walking and for meeting the needs of the dog.
• As for the leash and collar. It is very important that in this he looked decent, this is an important aspect of the dog's well-being. The more he will like himself in a collar, the more confident he will feel.

The condition of the teeth and coat depends entirely on the nutritional balance of the pet. The owner has the right to choose dry food for feeding, but then you need to feed the dog once a day and only for the night, calculating the necessary portion (25 g of dry food per 1 kg of weight). You can feed your pet with wet and wet food, according to the same principle, you only need to take into account that you need premium and super-premium feed, they contain the most vitamins, and the percentage of meat is higher than in other feeds.

You can complete a balanced diet dog. This will require eggs, cereals, meat (boiled chicken or pork) and fruit. But with the fruit you need to be careful, choose only those that do not cause fermentation in the body, for example, it is not necessary to feed the dog with grapes or orange. You can add grated apple or crushed cherries to porridge.

It is worth remembering that a puppy's health throughout life and reducing the risk of chronic diseases depends on the right balanced nutrition.

As soon as the pet has appeared in your home, it is necessary to include fresh greens and fish, boiled and without bones in its diet, gradually add fish oil to food - it is very useful for the growing organism and helps to strengthen the bones, which are very fragile in Toy Poodle.

A puppy needs to be fed with vitamins, but just giving it a pill will not be successful, so they need to be mixed with food. It is necessary to add vitamins such as B, A, D to the diet, you should consult with a specialist about the dosage, as well as consult the importers, vitamins of which manufacturers and which class will fit better.

In no case can feed the poodle with hands, he must be accustomed to the trough. If you choose super-premium food for feeding, then such mixtures are already balanced with enough vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and fats for the healthy development of your pet.

The views of the owners are divided: some believe that this is a very cute and useful animal, not very demanding. Easily adapts to family members, even to a lazy family. The dog is very emotional, likes to be in the center of attention, it needs to constantly be "in the pack." Very jealous breed, many note loyalty to the owners and loyalty to the family. If the pet has a personal place in the house, then his mood and condition is clearly better.

It is worth paying attention to the arrangement of the pet's life. He can sleep with you on the couch or chair, but he should have his own territory - this is a guarantee of his self-confidence.

Other owners believe that the poodle in old age is very difficult to care for and is already more like a punishment. In his declining years, a dog may have such symptoms: suppuration of the ears and eyes, it is difficult to see and hear, poor orientation in space. Epilepsy is becoming more dangerous. If it is cold outside (less than zero degrees), then walking the dog is meaningless, it will cry and will not want to go. In the toilet starts to go anywhere in his old age. The young poodle is young, beautiful, playful, but then everything can change.

On the basis of this information already, you need to seriously consider whether you can afford the maintenance of such a capricious animal as the toy poodle. In addition to the cost to purchase a pet (equip a place, a feeding trough), keeping a pet is also quite expensive in the process of life (vaccinations, vitamins, a balanced diet, and so on). As well as the purchase of toys for outdoor games both on the street and at home, special shampoos and brushes for combing.

But it is worth remembering that in return you will get a very responsive friend and faithful to you and your family, who is able to give joy by your presence in your life. Although they say that a person chooses a dog, but in fact this pet chooses the owner. Any pet toy poodle is able to fall in love with family members almost immediately. One has only to allow yourself to love a four-legged friend.

You can learn how to trim a toy poodle by watching the video below.