Discover Purebred Poodle Parti Pups
If purchased from a reputable breeder, you can rest assured your puppy is a purebred poodle with the much beloved poodle personality. When solid colors became popular, parti colored puppies were culled from the lineage. A small but dedicated group of breeders is working to return the original parti colored poodle to the lineage and the show ring. Poodle parti pups are white with patches or spots of brown, black, blue, apricot, red, or silver.
Artwork from the 1500's all the way through to the early 19000's shows a two colored coat to be the original poodle coloring. The first dog book published in the United States in 1856 features an un-clipped parti colored poodle. The AKC considers the coloring a disqualifying fault. Not so the United Kennel Club which allows parti colored poodles to be shown in all venues.
Poodles are great family dogs and wonderful companions. They're intelligent, sensitive, good-natured, energetic. They don't do well with long stretches of alone time. They're sociable, affectionate, and loyal. They excel at obedience, agility, hunting, and tracking. They love to learn and perform tricks. They're a favorite choice as therapy dogs.
Poodles are easy to housebreak. They excel at obedience training. They love to learn and perform tricks. They're good with kids, dogs, and the occasional household cat. Standards need a significant amount of exercise, but they're not hyper. They're more wary of strangers than their smaller counterparts, but not unfriendly. Miniatures and toys are a good choice for apartment dwellers. A daily walk or two and lots of lap time will keep this little guy happy and content. Standards live up to 12 years, miniatures and toys up to 16 years.
Poodles require regular grooming. Their coat is dense with minimal shedding making this an ideal pet for dog lovers with allergies. The hair is coarse and woolly or soft and wavy. If you're showing, many breed registries require certain clips for conformation. Clipping should be done every 6 to 8 weeks. A short clip is the easiest to care for and recommended for companion animals. Hair needs to be plucked from the ear canal to prevent ear infections.
The breed's story begins in Germany. The poodle was originally bred to accompany hunters, retrieving prey from the water. They were also used as military dogs beginning in the 17th century. The French fell in love with the poodle making it their national breed. As they became increasingly popular as companion pets, smaller dogs were favored.
Buy a registered dog from a reputable dealer to be sure you're buying a purebred from a healthy lineage. Health issues that affect this breed include Cushing's disease, Addison's disease, hypothyroidism, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cataracts, glaucoma. Miniatures and Toys are susceptible to tracheal collapse and luxating patella. Standards are at risk for hip dysplasia and bloat.
Reputable breeders provide documentation that parents and grandparents are free of health issues. Buyers should receive copies of genetic testing performed on the parent dogs. These should include Optigen testing for PRA, and Canine Eye Registry (CERF) certification. Standards should have certification that parents are free of hip dysplasia and thyroid problems. Miniatures and Toys should have certification that parents are free from knee problems.
Artwork from the 1500's all the way through to the early 19000's shows a two colored coat to be the original poodle coloring. The first dog book published in the United States in 1856 features an un-clipped parti colored poodle. The AKC considers the coloring a disqualifying fault. Not so the United Kennel Club which allows parti colored poodles to be shown in all venues.
Poodles are great family dogs and wonderful companions. They're intelligent, sensitive, good-natured, energetic. They don't do well with long stretches of alone time. They're sociable, affectionate, and loyal. They excel at obedience, agility, hunting, and tracking. They love to learn and perform tricks. They're a favorite choice as therapy dogs.
Poodles are easy to housebreak. They excel at obedience training. They love to learn and perform tricks. They're good with kids, dogs, and the occasional household cat. Standards need a significant amount of exercise, but they're not hyper. They're more wary of strangers than their smaller counterparts, but not unfriendly. Miniatures and toys are a good choice for apartment dwellers. A daily walk or two and lots of lap time will keep this little guy happy and content. Standards live up to 12 years, miniatures and toys up to 16 years.
Poodles require regular grooming. Their coat is dense with minimal shedding making this an ideal pet for dog lovers with allergies. The hair is coarse and woolly or soft and wavy. If you're showing, many breed registries require certain clips for conformation. Clipping should be done every 6 to 8 weeks. A short clip is the easiest to care for and recommended for companion animals. Hair needs to be plucked from the ear canal to prevent ear infections.
The breed's story begins in Germany. The poodle was originally bred to accompany hunters, retrieving prey from the water. They were also used as military dogs beginning in the 17th century. The French fell in love with the poodle making it their national breed. As they became increasingly popular as companion pets, smaller dogs were favored.
Buy a registered dog from a reputable dealer to be sure you're buying a purebred from a healthy lineage. Health issues that affect this breed include Cushing's disease, Addison's disease, hypothyroidism, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cataracts, glaucoma. Miniatures and Toys are susceptible to tracheal collapse and luxating patella. Standards are at risk for hip dysplasia and bloat.
Reputable breeders provide documentation that parents and grandparents are free of health issues. Buyers should receive copies of genetic testing performed on the parent dogs. These should include Optigen testing for PRA, and Canine Eye Registry (CERF) certification. Standards should have certification that parents are free of hip dysplasia and thyroid problems. Miniatures and Toys should have certification that parents are free from knee problems.