Bathe your poodle when necessary with a mild dog shampoo and clean the ears regularly with baby oil or an ear cleaning solution for dogs. Make sure the coat is clipped at least every three months. Having it done by a professional is best for a poodle.
The groomer will also clip the nails and remove hairs that grow in their ear canals that could cause infections. Brushing your poodle daily is a good way to prevent mats and tangles, plus it will make the grooming easier.
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Showing posts with label coat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coat. Show all posts
Friday, September 11, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
FAQs
I bought a poodle from someone and it's coat is not curly. Or my teacup/tiny toy's ears are standing up. Does this mean that my dog is not purebred?
Most poodles have what is known as a puppy coat until they are a year old, and some dogs are late bloomers and may take up to two years to get their adult coat. The puppy coat is usually finer with more waves than actual curls. It is usually especially thin on their top of their head which makes for a very funny looking topnot at 4 or 5 months old! Many things can effect coat texture. Some lines genetically have gorgeous coats, while others don't. Also many times, very tiny toys/teacups can have thinner, finer coats than some of the larger poodles. Some tinies have such thin coats and ear leather that their ears stand up as young puppies! Luckily as the hair grows and thickens, it weights down the ear leather and their ears usually go down as they mature. Once a poodle gets their adult coat it usually comes in thick and curly and they become the beautiful dogs they are supposed to be.
Poodle - Dog Lover
Most poodles have what is known as a puppy coat until they are a year old, and some dogs are late bloomers and may take up to two years to get their adult coat. The puppy coat is usually finer with more waves than actual curls. It is usually especially thin on their top of their head which makes for a very funny looking topnot at 4 or 5 months old! Many things can effect coat texture. Some lines genetically have gorgeous coats, while others don't. Also many times, very tiny toys/teacups can have thinner, finer coats than some of the larger poodles. Some tinies have such thin coats and ear leather that their ears stand up as young puppies! Luckily as the hair grows and thickens, it weights down the ear leather and their ears usually go down as they mature. Once a poodle gets their adult coat it usually comes in thick and curly and they become the beautiful dogs they are supposed to be.
Poodle - Dog Lover
Sunday, June 7, 2009
GROOMING
Grooming standard poodles completely takes about three hours, once you get good at it. Grooming miniature poodles and toy poodles takes almost as long. While you're still learning, you might have to spread the job out over a few days. This is both to give you a break, and for your poodle. If you're not willing to learn poodle grooming on your own, or are worried about the time it takes, you'll have to choose a professional to do it. Remember to pick this person out carefully. Talking to other poodle owners is a good way to find a good groomer.
You'll have to decide which trim you prefer. Poodles have coats that lend themselves to plenty of different looks. However, your choice will in part be dictated on how much time and effort you're willing to put into keeping your dog's coat in shape. Why you keep your poodle will make a difference too. Show poodles have a very limited range of acceptable trims.
All show poodles must have a variation on the traditional lion cut. There are three variations on this kind of poodle grooming - continental, English saddle, and puppy. However, they're all related to the traditional "poodle" cut that we know so well. Originally, this cut was created to help these dogs swim more effectively while retrieving birds from the water. A long mane of fur on the chest protected the lungs and heart, and the tufts on the legs offered joint protection.
For non-competing poodles, there's a lot more to choose from. You can choose a shorter trim, which is easier to maintain, and especially easier to dry in the winter. longer trims are showier, but they'll require more maintenance. Check some grooming books, or take a look at a few poodles to figure out what you prefer.
Most people choose to clip the fur at the base of the tail and on the feet and face very short. It works better for the dog's hygiene, since long hair can trap food. Short clipped feet don't pick up grass seeds, and mean that your dog won't track in as much dirt. Remember that shorter coats are easier to wash and dry, and they don't need as much brushing as a fluffy, long coat. Always wash your poodle before grooming to keep your clippers and scissors in good shape. Use high quality equipment, too. While it's more expensive to start with, it'll make poodle grooming much easier.
Poodle - Dog Lover
You'll have to decide which trim you prefer. Poodles have coats that lend themselves to plenty of different looks. However, your choice will in part be dictated on how much time and effort you're willing to put into keeping your dog's coat in shape. Why you keep your poodle will make a difference too. Show poodles have a very limited range of acceptable trims.
All show poodles must have a variation on the traditional lion cut. There are three variations on this kind of poodle grooming - continental, English saddle, and puppy. However, they're all related to the traditional "poodle" cut that we know so well. Originally, this cut was created to help these dogs swim more effectively while retrieving birds from the water. A long mane of fur on the chest protected the lungs and heart, and the tufts on the legs offered joint protection.
For non-competing poodles, there's a lot more to choose from. You can choose a shorter trim, which is easier to maintain, and especially easier to dry in the winter. longer trims are showier, but they'll require more maintenance. Check some grooming books, or take a look at a few poodles to figure out what you prefer.
Most people choose to clip the fur at the base of the tail and on the feet and face very short. It works better for the dog's hygiene, since long hair can trap food. Short clipped feet don't pick up grass seeds, and mean that your dog won't track in as much dirt. Remember that shorter coats are easier to wash and dry, and they don't need as much brushing as a fluffy, long coat. Always wash your poodle before grooming to keep your clippers and scissors in good shape. Use high quality equipment, too. While it's more expensive to start with, it'll make poodle grooming much easier.
Poodle - Dog Lover
Friday, May 22, 2009
COAT AND COLOR
Poodle Colors come in a very big variety and some times is difficult to choose which color we want. The most common colors on poodles are White poodles or Black poodles, but poodles exist in almost any color you can imagine. We found poodle colors in many shades of solid colors to Parti-Colored poodles.
Apricot poodles
White poodles
Red poodles
Cafe Au Lait
Black poodles
Blue poodles
Silver poodles
Apricot poodles
White poodles
Red poodles
Cafe Au Lait
Black poodles
Blue poodles
Silver poodles
Beige Silver poodles
Mismark(Abstract)poodles
Phantom poodles
and Parti Colored poodles which is an amount of precious combination. For the AKC dogs Shows, all poodles must be one uniform color already recognized by them. If you want your dog to qualify for a AKC Poodles Shows, you have to take this into consideration and ask for the colors qualifications.
Coat :
Unlike most dogs, which have double coats, poodles have a single layer (no undercoat) of dense, curly fur that sheds minimally and could be considered hypoallergenic (though not completely allergen free). Texture ranges from coarse and woolly to soft and wavy. Poodle show clips require many hours of brushing and care per week, about 10 hours/week for a standard poodle. Poodles are usually clipped down as soon as their show career is over and put into a lower-maintenance cut. A pet owner can anticipate grooming a poodle every six to eight weeks. Although professional grooming is often costly, poodles are easy to groom at home if one has the proper equipment.
Poodle - Dog Lover
Mismark(Abstract)poodles
Phantom poodles
and Parti Colored poodles which is an amount of precious combination. For the AKC dogs Shows, all poodles must be one uniform color already recognized by them. If you want your dog to qualify for a AKC Poodles Shows, you have to take this into consideration and ask for the colors qualifications.
Coat :
Unlike most dogs, which have double coats, poodles have a single layer (no undercoat) of dense, curly fur that sheds minimally and could be considered hypoallergenic (though not completely allergen free). Texture ranges from coarse and woolly to soft and wavy. Poodle show clips require many hours of brushing and care per week, about 10 hours/week for a standard poodle. Poodles are usually clipped down as soon as their show career is over and put into a lower-maintenance cut. A pet owner can anticipate grooming a poodle every six to eight weeks. Although professional grooming is often costly, poodles are easy to groom at home if one has the proper equipment.
Poodle - Dog Lover
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