Miniature Poodle – A sophisticated dog that stands out in a crowd
Top tips on looking after and caring for a Poodle
								Breed Introduction
Although Poodles have long been a favorite in the show ring, this breed is certainly not a dog that doesn't have brains as well as stunning good looks. Behind the red ribbons, impressive hairdos and majestic attitude, you'll discover an affectionate family dog with many talents. Poodles are high-spirited and friendly dogs who thrive on human contact and love to be involved in family life. They get along famously with children and other family pets, as well as being a natural comedian who will provide the whole family with years of entertainment. Poodles are renowned for their proud, dignified personality and, many may be surprised to find out, they also excel as watch dogs, announcing the entry of an intruder but never being aggressive. Poodles are always a solid color, but can be found in a wonderful variety of shades. There are three sizes of Poodle – Toy, Miniature and Standard – the Standard being the oldest of the three varieties. No matter what size, Poodles are extraordinarily sensitive to vocal intonation, probably one of the reasons they are so easy to train.
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Will a Miniature Poodle be a suitable dog for my family?
- Yes, if you want a small sized dog (12-35lobs)
 - Whether you have a small yard or no back yard at all
 - If you have a back yard, as long as it's secured with a highly visible fence
 - If you are able to spend at least 45-60 minutes total per day for the feeding, exercising, training, and grooming of your dog
 - As long as you want a double coated dog
 - The Poodle is a good choice if you want a dog that doesn't shed. However it may well need clipping/grooming frequently to keep the coat in good health. This type of dog is believed to cause less problems for humans with an allergy to pet hair
 - If you have infants or young children in the house
 - This is a great choice if you want an easy to housebreak dog (generally taking less than 6 weeks)
 - If you want a dog that's reasonable active as a puppy, but that matures into a more settled dog. The Poodle is a good choice if you need a dog that can be left home alone during the day
 - Yes, if you want a dog that is extremely easy to train
 - If you want a dog that will bark to warn you of odd noises or strangers
 - A Poodle is a great choice for the first time dog owner
 
Miniature Poodle Stat Chart
Actually, depending on the size of the Poodle, they have Guarding instinct varying from 1 to 3. For Toy Poodles, it is least i.e. 1. For Miniature Poodles, it is 1. For Standard Poodles, it is 3.
Rating System:
Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
											Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
											Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
											Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
											Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
											Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
											Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn’t nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
											Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
											Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
											Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
											Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise
Breed Stat
Size: Small
Life span: Over 12 Years
Exercise: Up to 1 hour per day
Grooming: Every day
Coat length: Medium
Coat sheds?: No
Home Size: Large,Small
Garden Size: Medium,Small
								        Rating System:
Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
									Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
									Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
									Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
									Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
									Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
									Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn’t nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
									Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
									Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
									Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
									Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise
								        
