Miniature Poodle Breed description: Character & Co

What is the origin of the Miniature Poodle?

The poodle used to be a versatile working dog that was mainly used for hunting on water. As a hunting dog that learns quickly and with its retrieving ability, it was mainly used for hunting water fowl. They would either search for live ducks in the reeds and drive them out or retrieve animals from water that were killed by the hunters. This task also refers to the poodle's initial origin, namely its descent from the water dog. The name "poodle" is also a reference to the refreshing water: it is derived from the word "to puddle", which means "splashing in the water". The Miniature Poodle has its origins in France, but by the 18th century it was already a popular dog throughout all of Europe. After short-haired dogs had replaced the poodle as a hunting dog, the curly-haired water lover developed more and more into a social dog. The first breed standard for the poodle in general was written in 1889, and around 1900 targeted breeding began. Since the poodle developed more and more from a hunting dog to a companion dog in the course of the 20th century, the breeding of different sizes first began. The Miniature Poodle was recognised as an independent breed in 1936 and bred began accordingly.

What are the breed characteristics of the Miniature Poodle?

The Miniature Poodle is a dog breed recognised by the FCI. It belongs to the category of "small dog breeds" and is classified as a companion dog in group 9, specifically in section 2 (Poodle without working test, standard no. 172). The small four-legged friend is typically considered to be very intelligent, friendly and very loyal to their humans. They have an impressive learning and conditioning ability and make a proud and elegant impression. Poodles are generally of a well-proportioned build, the curly, frizzy coat is characteristic for their appearance.

A special breed characteristic is also that this friendly dog hardly sheds hair.

However, it is still not necessarily suitable for allergy sufferers, as these might still react to the dog's saliva or skin scales. So before you decide on buying a Miniature Poodle, it should be clarified whether all family members can tolerate the four-legged friend in regards to their health. It is advisable to clarify this question in advance; this is the only way to avoid disappointment for all people concerned.