CANICHE O POODLE TOY - Education, Care, Health and MAS

The toy poodle , also poodle toy , is one of the most popular, appreciated and beloved types of poodle in the world.We must know that, in total, the FCI recognizes 4 types of poodle according to its size and that in this file breed we will talk about the smallest of them all, considered "miniature".These little ones have become the last years in the most extended company dogs, you know why? We explain it to you in Animals and Pets Online!

Origin of the poodle or poodle toy

The poodle is a direct descendant of the barbet , a race of African origin that came to the Iberian Peninsula to cross with Portuguese water dogs.Later both races would separate, due to the breeder of breeders, who wanted to develop a dog for the waterfowl hunting .However, in their origins they shared many characteristics.But as for their name, the French word "poodle" is considered comes from " cane ", the female of the duck.Yes, the term is in relation to the action of these animals in the water, as if they were ducks, splashing.

Thank you to their sociable, extremely faithful and positive character, the poodles stopped being hunting dogs to become domestic animals and, already in the France of the fifteenth century, would be considered the national dog breed of France .From then on the breeders strove to achieve a uniform colored mantle in this breed, avoiding manc has and other unwanted patterns.

Such was the fame of these animals that in 1922 the Poodle Club was founded in Paris .A few years later, in 1936, the FCI established the official standard of the breed, but for the toy poodle, this recognition would not come until many years later, since it was necessary to wait until 1984 to be recognized.Some of the names of the poodle in other countries are that of poodle in USA or pudel in Germany .

Characteristics of the poodle or poodle toy

The toy poodle are dogs of small size , whose height should not exceed 28 centimeters to the cross , and their weight should be around at 2 and 2.5 kilograms, being really small, that's why we have to be attentive to possible signs of dwarfism, as it would be pathological for them to appear.Their body is symmetrical, with strong and well-developed legs, finished in oval feet and of reduced size.The tail is of high insertion and has traditionally remained intact in the poodles of curled hair but not in those of curly hair, which were formerly cut until only one third of the original remained.

The head of a toy poodle is of symmetrical lines, elongated and narrow shape, with marked cheekbones and expressive and dark almond eyes .Ears with elongated and insertion.fur there are two types of poodle toy : those with curly hair or ensor pulled, with abundant, dense and uniform hair, or those with curly or tufted hair, which have a finer, softer and woolly hair, also very abundant.The coat color can be brown, black, gray , orange, reddish or white , but always monochromatic and uniform.

Poodle or poodle toy character

Poodle toys are, like all other poodles, active, obedient and intelligent dogs , which makes it an easy breed to train and educate.It is considered the most intelligent dog in the world according to Stanley Coren.Unlike other dog breeds, the poodle requires few repetitions to understand an order, exercise or situation and is able to develop practically to perfection.We also talk about a breed especially sociable , so it does not take well the absence of their tutors.In fact, excessive and repeated loneliness can cause this dog to manifest unwanted behaviors such as destructiveness, stress or vocalization.

It is ideal for families with children, because given its good character and energy, it is the ideal companion for the little ones of the house.It is also able to socialize superbly with other pets and elderly people whenever they are relate positively to everyone in their sensitive period of their puppy stage.Well cared for it adapts well to both small and wide spaces.

Poodle or poodle toy care

Due to the characteristics of their fur, poodle toys must be brushed daily , in this way we will avoid the formation of tangles, the accumulation of dirt and excess hair throughout the house.With regard to the bathroom, it is advisable to perform a monthly bath.Remember that for a correct brushing it is important to follow some guidelines and choose the most suitable brush correctly taking into account the hair of our pet.Do not forget the eye hygiene, of the ears, teeth or the cut of ones as part of basic care.

Another important aspect will be the physical and mental stimulation , because we talk about a very physically active dog and with an awake mind, which requires some tutors that can provide you with an enrichment superior to that required by other dogs.We will offer you between 3 and 4 walks daily, in addition to practicing with physical exercise or some canine sport.We will also teach obe diet, canine skills or we will perform intelligence games so that you can develop your cognitive abilities.The environmental enrichment at home will also help us in this regard.

Finally we must not forget the importance of food, which will affect The quality of the mantle and the health of the animal.We can inform ourselves about the best feed for dogs on the market or go to a veterinarian to consult the most suitable for our toy poodle.Also, we can also ask the specialist to help us prepare cooked homemade recipes or raw homemade recipes, such as the BARF diet.

Poodle or poodle toy education

The education of the poodle toy should start quickly, when it is still a puppy.The most important stage will be the socialization period , which begins at 3 weeks and ends around 3 months of life, in which the child must learn to relate to all kinds of individuals (people, dogs, cats...), as well as knowing different environments.Failure to do so, our dog may experience socialization problems in the future, such as fear or aggressiveness .In the case of not being able to socialize with their parents or siblings, we will consult with a canine educator to go to classes for puppies .

Also in his puppy stage we will teach him to pee in the newspaper, to manage the bite and we will begin to perform games and activities to start stimulating his mind., always in a positive way and as if it were a game.

More adela Then, once you have all the vaccinations a day, we will teach you to walk, urinate in the street and start with the education exercises and the basic obedience orders , which include sitting, lying down, the still and coming here are essential for your safety and for good communication with the owner.

Health of the poodle or poodle toy

Poodles have certain pathologies associated with the genetics of the breed , so most of those that we are going to mention are of hereditary origin.Some of them affect sight , such as entropion, cataracts, glaucoma or progressive retinal atrophy .They may also have hypothyroidism, which affects thyroid hormones, epilepsy or otitis.To avoid these otitis it is recommended to clean your ears following a series of guidelines , how to do it with appropriate cleansers or that after cleaning the ears are completely dry.You can also develop diseases that affect the health of the skin such as fungi, allergies or pyoderma.Please note in the articular scope the possible presence of hip dysplasia, disease Legg-Calve-Perthes or patellar dislocation.

To prevent and/or detect some of the health problems mentioned it will be important to go to the veterinarian every 6 or 12 months , as the supervise The specialist's regular ion will help us to detect any anomaly promptly.We will also strictly follow the vaccination schedule for dogs or the deworming calendar.

Bibliography

• TKC.(August 2019).Poodle (Miniature).July 2019, from The Kennel Club Website: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/breed/standard.aspx? id=4098
• FCI.(23.10.2015).Standard-FCI No.172 CANICHE.09.07.2019, of FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE (AISBL) Website: http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/172g09-en.pdf
• AKC.(March 27,1990).Poodle (Standard).July 9, 2019, from American kennel Club Website: https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/poodle-standard/