Missy

“Sweet, spunky, and so snuggly—Mini Poodle cuddles pending.” I am an ACA registered Mini Poodle puppy! I was born on July 16th and I will be ready for my forever home on September 10th! I have been family raised on a farm in the country around children. I have had my shots and de-wormers. I have been checked by a veterinarian and I am microchipped. For more information or to schedule a visit with me, please contact Myron Monday through Saturday. All Sunday calls will be returned on Monday. My Mom is Cacie a 15lb ACA Mini Poodle and my Dad is Romeo a 15lb ACA Mini Poodle. I will come with a gallon bag of Pro Pack Food and my health reocrds. The history of the Poodle spans centuries as well as across various countries, and the breed is one of the smartest in the world. When you think of a Poodle what comes to mind is the circus performing dog with the fancy haircuts and frilly outfits. However, they were initially bred to be water retrievers. They would leap into the water and fetch fowl, arrows, and whatever else a hunter needed to be recovered. It has been noted that the Poodle originated in Germany, where the name came from the German word “pudel or pudelin” which means a splash in the water. While in France where the Poodle became popular it was known as a “Caniche.” “Caniche” came from the French word “chien canard” which means duck dog. The breed had its hair cut in a specific style to assist them in the job they were meant to do. They are extremely bright, dignified, and devoted, and make great pets for the family. Miniature Poodles are great for apartment living as long as they do get the exercise they need. Miniature Poodles are usually 11-15 inches high, and normally weigh 15-17 pounds, and were developed to hunt truffles. They are a sensitive breed, dislike being alone, and cannot handle stress or they can suffer from stomach issues. They are easy to train but early training and socialization is suggested, for they do need to know who is the boss. This non-shedding and hypoallergenic breed comes in a variety of colors, but the most common is black. They can also be white, apricot, cream, red, silver, gray, and light brown. Due to their having curly, wiry, and thick hair daily brushing is crucial. It is also very important that a Poodle be professionally groomed every 3-6 weeks, although with the proper equipment that task can be performed at home. It is vital to check their ears weekly, trim their nails a few times a month, and brush their teeth daily. Poodles are generally a healthy breed and with routine veterinary visits and loving care they should live a long and happy life.