Miniature Poodle Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Looking for a dog that's all brains and beauty? Well, the Miniature Poodle might just be your perfect match. These little dynamos are not only clever, but they also have a wonderful personality that makes them fantastic companions.
Thinking about welcoming a curly-coated pup into your life? Or already sharing your life with a Miniature Poodle? These sharp-minded pups thrive in active homes, forming deep bonds with their humans and excelling in everything from agility to obedience. Of course, to help these little ones settle seamlessly into your life, you can find the perfect small-dog gear at YUDODO.
Breed History
Although today’s Poodles seem to epitomize the life of leisure and luxury, make no mistake, these are real dogs bred to do real jobs. Although it hardly seems possible when you look at a primped-up Poodle in the show ring, the breed was originally a water retriever, a job that requires jumping in the water to fetch waterfowl for hunters or fish for fisherman. Most historians agree that the Poodle originated in Germany, but developed into his own distinct breed in France.
Key Characteristics of Mini Poodle
1.Temperament & Personality
The Miniature Poodle personality is dignified and confident—perfect for a companion dog. These dogs are often unaware of their small size, and they carry themselves like a regal prince or princess. Despite their stubborn confidence, they’re an incredibly loving dog within the home, one of which is both intelligent and steadfastly loyal. They love to be the center of attention and love to give in return.
They have a moderate temperament, and even though they’re elegant and well-mannered, have a very funny clown-like behavior when around their loved ones. They love to play and they’re smart enough to get themselves into trouble, or challenge their owner when they have the chance. All-in-all, the Miniature Poodle behavior is spunky, loving, incredibly intelligent (which makes them very trainable), and playful.
2.Need A Warm Dog Coat This Winter
Poodles are deceptive as their coat (and all those breeds that are bred from Poodles such as Cockapoos, Cavapoos, Groodles etc) doesn’t really keep them that warm. And indeed if they get wet then they get cold down to their skin very quickly. A dog clothes is a must for any “poodle” type breed to ensure they do not get too wet, plus an warmth will be appreciated by this breed in the form of a jumper, hoodies, body warmer or coat.
A perfect choice is the YUDODO puppy sweater, which features a cozy turtleneck and sleeveless design — keeping your pet warm while still allowing full freedom of movement. Check out YUDODO’s dog apparel, some of which feature a festive reindeer design on the back — perfect for the upcoming holiday season.
3.Socialization
Like any breed, the Poodle needs to be socialized with other dogs. If you have a Poodle puppy, make sure you set up playdates with other dogs you know who are well behaved. You don’t want your dog to suffer from any trauma at a young age by being introduced to an overly aggressive dog. This could lead to a fear of other dogs. Dogs learn best from other dogs but they can develop bad habits too.
Poodles can be stubborn so consistency in training is key. Miniature poodles are the most active of the three and are probably the best if small kids are around. Toy poodles make great lap dogs and companion dogs but can be “yappy”. Miniature and Toy Poodles are more mischievous than Standard Poodles.
Be very wary of dog parks before your Poodle is 12 months of age. Too often puppies are bullied or intimidated by older or bigger dogs. The same holds true for doggie daycare. There is no real way to anticipate how your dog will interact with a large population of different dogs and no way to guarantee if a troublesome dog will be present at a park or daycare.To help keep your Mini Poodle safe and maintain distance from larger or more aggressive dogs, we recommend using the YUDODO dog backpack, which features an adjustable outer mesh and offers both fully enclosed and open-window options for your pet.
4.Training Tips
The Toy and Miniature Poodles can be yappers, jumpers (and biters). This is fairly typical of all small breeds that over overindulged, coddled and over-handled. The barking is a result of no leadership in the home. Small dogs figure out pretty quickly that if they jump on a human, they get petted, which just rewards bad behavior. Since dogs generally are not fans of being picked up, they may growl and snap when approached. They may also do a 'head fake' when someone walks over just to give them a pet. The hands always should be associated as a positive and by minimizing picking up and getting the dog to come to you (not going to the dog); it's easy to change the dog's mind that hands are a good thing. Poodles love to learn and are pleasers. Daily programming, recall, distance control, attentiveness training and leash work will help maintain your leadership and enhance your relationship. Oh and there's not a Poodle on the planet that doesn't love problem-solving toys.
Poodles are Labradors with college educations. After a day of retrieving, your Lab wants to curl up in front of the fireplace and take a well-deserved nap. A Poodle wants to be the fourth at the bridge table and tell naughty stories!