Monday, June 23, 2014

Are Poodle Parti Pups Real Poodles

By Sherry Gross


Parti coloring is white with spots or patches of any other acceptable solid color including brown, red, apricot, black, blue, silver. They're beautiful and flashy, and gaining in popularity. A dedicated group of breeders is bringing back this original coloring to the United States. Poodle parti pups share the same personality and health as their solid colored relatives.

Artwork dating back to the 1500's shows parti coloring to be the original coat color. The 1st dog book published in the U. S. (in 1856), shows a parti colored dog with a full (un-clipped) coat. The AKC registers, but doesn't accept parti colored poodles in conformation shows. Most other kennel clubs, including the UKC, permit parti colored poodles to be shown in all events.

Whether you want a dog for show, agility, hunting, tracking, obedience, or companionship, there is a poodle for you. Poodles are also a favorite choice for therapy dogs. All three sizes are good-natured, cheerful, intelligent, alert, cheerful, silly, and sociable. This breed needs companionship and inclusion in family activities. Left alone to long they tend to develop separation anxiety leading to destructive behaviors.

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.

The dense coat, curly or wavy, should be clipped every 6-8 weeks. If you're showing, check with the registry for acceptable cuts. Show cuts require daily care. Pet owners may want to choose a shorter, easier to care for haircut. Hair in the ear canals should be plucked and the ears cleaned with every grooming. Poodles do very little shedding. They're an excellent choice for dog lovers with allergies.

Poodles can be traced back to Germany. They were water retrieving dogs that assisted hunters. In France the breed was defined and became known as the national breed. They were hunting dogs and also military dogs since the 17th century. The Standard was downsized as this breed became a popular companion and family pet.

Unregistered dogs can come from lines containing crossbreeds and/or genetically inferior or unhealthy parents. Reputable breeders only breed registered dogs that have been health tested for genetic defects. Health concerns include Addison's disease, Cushing's disease, hypothyroidism. Eye problems to watch for include PRA (progressive retinal atrophy), cataracts, and glaucoma. The miniature and toy share the typical small dog issues of luxating patella and tracheal collapse. The standard shares the large dog health issues with hip dysplasia and bloat as possible concerns.

Reputable breeders breed only registered dogs with a documented lineage and health history. They provide buyers with health records. Ask about any guarantee and buy back policy. Parent dogs should be tested for PRA and should have received Canine Eye Registry certification. Standards should be certified free from hip dysplasia and hypothyroidism. Parents of miniatures and toy sizes should be certified free from luxating patella (knee) problems.




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