The breed is a poodle - a small faithful dog

The homeland of the poodle is France, although the breed almost simultaneously appeared in many European countries. These are very ancient and fashionable decorative dogs, the smallest of a sub-group of poodles. The history of the appearance of this breed is not completely clear. But it is known that dog breeders in the 19th century did their best to get a miniature poodle. But the results did not justify themselves. As a rule, we got weak, frail dogs. And only in the 20th century did the poodle acquire modern qualities.

Four-legged friends of this breed are very mobile, sociable. They are excellent companions, and having become attached to a member of the family, they give him their love. Dogs possess good intelligence, are easily trained, so training a poodle does not cause problems. They put up with all members of the family, as well as other animals in the house. They are good companions, obedient and affable. They are calm about temporary solitude.

Toy poodle is a miniature copy of the standard dog of this breed. It has about 26 cm high at the withers, a small long head, with an expressive transition from forehead to muzzle, long, hanging, low-set ears. The dog's eyes are small, dark. Neck of medium length, strong and muscular. The chest is deep, with well-developed rounded ribs. The loins are muscular, broad. The tail of that poodle is highly planted, it is usually cut slightly more than half. The dog's hair is plentiful, it needs to be cut regularly. Do it according to a certain style. On shorn areas, the fur is very curly and dense.

That poodle can be of various solid colors. In cream and white animals, the lips, eyelid contour and nose lining should be black. At brown - eyes dark amber, and lips, claws, edging and a bowl of a nose - brown. In silver and black dogs - all listed elements are also black. In general, brown, apricot, gray and cream puddles aged up to one and a half years in their color may have a variety of shades of primary colors.

If the family has that poodle, care for him will require a thorough one.

Every day you need to comb your hair. To do this, use a special brush with thin, bent at the ends of metal bristles and a metal comb with round in section and rare teeth. Many owners prefer to shear lamb, when the wool throughout the contour of the dog's body is left the same length. At exhibitions, the "lion" hairstyle looks great. You can cut your pet yourself and with the help of ordinary hairdressing scissors. To the dog had a beautiful coat and was healthy, it should be regularly bathed.

In food, this poodle is unpretentious. It can be fed with ordinary home food and special food. The dog eats porridge on the water from buckwheat, millet, oatmeal, rice, cottage cheese, meat food, daily it is necessary to give yogurt. But without a special vitamins and minerals, the pet can not do. To do this, add dry food, canned food, special additives. The volume of food is one-third or half the diet of a conventional poodle.

On the health of dogs of the breed, these poodles usually do not complain and refer to long-livers. It is important to purchase the animal from a trusted breeder, and also to make all the necessary vaccinations in a timely manner.

Dwarf poodle has a lot of advantages. He is graceful, affectionate, with a sense of humor, beautifully apportiruet, long lives. But with the dog there can be difficulties. If it is not weaned, then it likes to bark, it's very impressionable. Do not buy a poodle just for fun, or as a toy for children. Before buying, you need to show the animal to the veterinarian.

But, if you need a smart, obedient, loyal dog, which by its ability to have fun will raise any mood, then the poodle will be an excellent option.