Puppy Schedule

NEWBORN - Puppies are born with eyes and ear closed. They have a long tail and dew claws. Dew claws are removed and one-third of the tail is docked.

2 WEEKS - Eyes and ears open at this time. This is a very important time for the pup to develop human bonding, when they can first see you. Eyes appear blue when they first open.

4 WEEKS - Puppies start eating solid food between 3 and 4 weeks of age. Starting to get coordination and eyes darken in color. The pup's personality is continuing to develop.

6 WEEKS - Time to wean puppies from mother at 6 to 7 weeks of age, a very stressful time for puppies, they need extra bonding from humans. They are given Albon mixed with liquid vitamins for a few days to help their appetite and control any possible bacteria or Coccidia. Playing and interacting with littler-mates and humans continues.

8 WEEKS - First shot is given. Toy size puppies can be adopted out at this time; unless we choose to keep them until older.

10 WEEKS - Puppies are weighed. The weight is doubled with one-half pound added to determine approximate adult weight.

12 WEEKS - Puppies weighed again and weight is doubled to determine approximate adult weight. Second shot is give.

16 WEEKS - Third and last shot is give. Puppy will need this shot again in one year form this date. Rabies shot can be given at any time. Poodles go through several coat changes - puppy coat, adult coat at 8 months to 18 months, and coarser texture at age 2 to 3 years.

Most dog owners are aware of the generally accepted belief that "big dogs live shorter lives than small dogs." The poodle appears to be an exception to the rule. Almost amazingly, many owners have reported that their standard poodles have lived to 15, 18, even 20 years of age - the same life span often reported by owners of miniature and toy poodles! Whether a result of genetic prowess or just good clean living, it's nice to know that there's a good chance your poodle will be around for a full and endearing life.

My Poodle Puppies

All of my puppies are raised around my husband, 2 younger children and a teenager. My children and husband help with the daily care of our dogs and puppies, so our puppies will come to you well socialized and plenty spoiled.

A Little About Poodles

Poodles have minimal to no shedding and are hypoallergenic. People who have allergies to dogs or cats can usually own a poodle without difficulty because they have no body dander,odor, and they have minimal to no shedding. They are mild mannered, yet protective and make great family watch dogs. They are also wonderful with children.

Poodle Size

According to FCI  (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) on procedure of describing poodle sizes,
These descriptions are used from now on:

Standard Poodles:  Over 45cm up to 60cm with a tolerance of +2cm. The Standard Poodle must be the enlarged and developed replica of the Medium Poodle of which it retains the same characteristics.

Medium Poodles:     Over  35 cm up to 45cm.

Miniature Poodles:   Over 28cm up to 35cm. The Miniature Poodle must display the appearance of a reduced Medium Poodle, retaining as much as possible the same proportions and without presenting any sign of dwarfism.

Toy Poodles: Under 28 cm (sought after ideal: 25cm) (with a tolerance of -1cm). The Toy Poodle maintains, in its ensemble, the aspect of a Miniature Poodle and the same general proportions complying with all the points of the standard.  Any sign of dwarfism is excluded; only the occipital protuberance may be less pronounced.

updated on May 24, 2014