Funny, playful and very friendly dog the small poodle is one of the species of the poodle breed. By size, there are 4 types: large, small, dwarfish, toy poodle.
Dog breed dwarf poodle is most common among breeders. Such a dog is great for keeping in an apartment, she loves people and children, well understands the training. The dwarf poodle has a size slightly smaller than the small poodle, so these two breeds are often combined into one. If a small poodle reaches 35-45 cm at the withers, then the dwarf has a growth of 28-35 cm.
Description of the breed dwarf poodle
You will recognize the dog of the poodle breed without difficulty: harmoniously combined, with a characteristic coat of wool and slightly pointed muzzle. Long poodle ears hang tightly to the head. The wool is curly, fluffy and long enough.
There are five basic colors of wool:
- white;
- the black;
- silver;
- peach or apricot;
- brown.
Color should be monotonous and homogeneous, no transition to other shades is allowed. For example, a dwarf peach poodle should have a wool of even peach color, not turning into brown, beige or white.
The dwarf poodle differs in nature from nature: he is obedient, loves communication with the owner and other family members, is not inclined to aggression. Some poodles are nervous when dealing with children, strangers or other animals, but this is most often due to lack of education and attention from the owner.
However, if you care about raising a dog, then the dwarf poodle and its training will not cause many problems. The dog perceives commands well and quickly remembers them. It is believed that the poodle is on the second place among all the breeds on intelligence and ability to train.
Maintenance and care of the dwarf poodle
From his master, the dwarf poodle will require constant care of the coat. To ensure that the hair does not get tangled, does not form a coil and does not pull the skin of the dog, it must be regularly combed with a special brush. Cut poodle is recommended at least once every two months. The owner can choose how to simply shorten the fur on the whole body, and the original haircut, for example "under the lion."
The dwarf poodle has a wool thin enough, it is even more similar to hair, so with proper care, the poodle practically does not shed. It is recommended to bathe the dog every week, so that the coat looks good, and the pet is happy. In the cold season it is better to purchase a jumpsuit or sweater for a dog to protect from frost.
The dwarf poodle also needs care for the ears. You need to regularly clean them to prevent the occurrence and development of infection.
As for the content, the dwarf poodle feels great in an apartment or a country house. However, do not forget about regular walks and exercise. This dog likes to run and play with a man and with other dogs of her size.
Feeding a dwarf poodle
Poodle can be fed with both natural food and dry food. If you have decided on natural feeding, then take care of a balanced diet for the dog, which should include:
- meat, mostly beef;
- meat by-products;
- fish without fins and bones 1-2 times a week;
- dairy products, including cottage cheese;
- cereals: oats, buckwheat, millet, rice;
- vegetables and fruits: cucumbers, spinach, carrots, cabbage, etc.
When choosing a dry food, pay attention to what it consists of. It is not recommended to give the dog food containing a lot of flavors. The first ingredient should be meat and meat by-products.