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Poodles are goofy, social, fun-loving, intelligent, highly-trainable, and desire human companionship.
It is thought that the Poodle originated in Germany as far back as the Middle ages. Taking its name from the German word pudeln, which means "to splash in water". The Poodle was once exceptional at retrieving ducks from the marshes.
The versatile Poodle is among the most intelligent and capable of breeds. It is easily trained and remains a popular family pet to this day.
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Our Poodles are all from Standard lines and are regal and calm, though they love to play. They bark to alert when someone arrives at the house, but are not barkers without purpose. Standard Poodles love to be near their family and are wonderful with other dogs and children. They make great therapy & service dogs with appropriate training.
At Above and Beyond Standards, we breed AKC Registered Standard Poodle Puppies with some of our breeding Dams and Sires on the smaller end of the Standard size range. Our Poodle Puppies produced have a variety of coat colors to include Apricot, Red, Black, Brown, Phantom, Tricolor, and Sable. We produce solids, parti-factor or abstract, as well as Parti Standard Poodle Puppies! Our Parti Standard Poodle Puppies range from red and white, apricot and white, brown and white, black and white, and sable parti puppies.
We are an AKC Bred with Heart Standard Poodle Breeder. Our Poodle Dams and Sires are AKC Registered from excellent bloodlines and have obtained extensive health clearances prior to being bred. All of our Above and Beyond Standards Puppies come with
Our 2 Year Health Guarantee to support this.
SIZE
As per AKC Breed Standards, Poodles come in three size varieties: Standards should be more than 15 inches tall at the shoulder; Miniatures are 15 inches or under; Toys stand no more than 10 inches. All three varieties have the same build and proportions.
Above and Beyond Standards breeds AKC Standard Poodles. We do not currently offer miniature or toy puppies.
COAT AND COLOR
The Poodle has a beautiful coat that is single layer and completely non-shedding. Poodles can be black, red, white, apricot, brown, cream, Cafe Au Lait, silver beige, silver or blue, and may be a combination of these colors. Poodles carry the color patterns brindle, sable, ticking, abstract, tuxedo, parti, and phantom. They require brushing a few times a week, plus clipping and shaping every 2-3 months. They can go longer in between grooming if you prefer the longer “Doodle” clip. This longer clip though does require more frequent brushing at home to prevent matting of the Poodles curly coat.
WHY THE POODLE CUT?
According to Slate Magazine, Poodles were originally used as foul hunting dogs. An unshorn Poodle's thick coat could weigh it down in the water. With the bottom half of its body shaved, the animal was more buoyant and could swim more freely. The long mane and hair around the chest were left intact to keep the poodle's vital organs warm in the cold water, and owners also kept the hair around the joints to protect them from cold and injury and to help prevent rheumatism. Shaving the hair around the face left the poodle's mouth and eyes free so it could fulfill its retrieving responsibilities, and tying the hair on a poodle's head into a "top knot" also kept hair out of its eyes. Owners eventually tied these knots with brightly colored ribbons to help them identify their dogs from afar.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
The Poodle requires a moderate amount of exercise. Daily walks are a must if you don't have a safely enclosed area for them to run freely. They love games and many are attracted to water and love to swim.
LIFESPAN
The lifespan of a Poodle is typically in the 12 - 15 year range.
PUPPIES AND TRAINING
Poodle puppies are an absolute joy to train and easier to train on average as they are so intelligent. As with any dog, socialization and training should start while the dog is still a puppy and continue throughout its life. Look for a puppy kindergarten class locally or join the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, training based on positive techniques. Find a class here. This is a great place to start socializing and training. A well-socialized, well-trained Poodle makes a wonderful family companion. Early socialization and training establishes those lifetime bonds between the family and puppy as these programs teach you how to communicate with your new puppy and get started on the right foot.
Also, for online training courses we highly recommend BAXTER & Bella.
