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The most common colors on poodles are White poodles or Black poodles, but poodles exist in almost any color you can imagine.
Apricot Poodles
This color is like reddish orange.It is dilute of red. It carries the fading gene.Some are so pale that seem cream but with reddish tones. Apricot poodles must have some points or black spots in their skin. Liver points are acceptable but not preferred.
Red Poodles
Red poodles are a new addition to the poodle colors spectrum, and are still relatively rare.
They developed from the apricot line.
They can be as light as to be almost apricot to a dark mahogany color
Red should have black points. Liver points are acceptable but not preferred.
Since red poodles are still comparatively difficult to find, demand has driven prices up. That can lead to unscrupulous breeders trying to get many red puppies on the market.
Buying from a reputable breeder is important with any dog, but is especially essential when buying a red poodle.
Red poodles are now accepted in American Kennel Clubconformation shows.
Cream Poodles
These are almost white or champagne in color, AKC has accepted them. The Cream oodles also has black stains or points.
Between these poodles, you can find combination of cream and white and they look very beautiful.
Blue Poodles
Blue is a dilute of black. It carries the fading gene.Blue poodle puppies are born black and turn blue by two years of age.
This poodle color takes the longest time to clear.
Puppies at a young age will have brown highlights showing they are a blue not black puppy. By 2 years of age the dog will turn a dark color metal gray.There are varying shades of blue as in any color.
Blue poodles should have black points and dark brown eyes.
Silver Poodles
Silvers are born black and "clear" over time.
Silver puppies will have silver face and feet by the age of 6 weeks.
Silvers must have black points and dark brown eyes.There are varying shades of silver to sparkling platinum that is almost white to a beautiful pewter color with a light silver face.
White Poodles
This white poodle color, can be white like the snow as well as with tinted beige apricot.
Some white poodles can even be born with light apricot colored ears.
Also this poodles have the black stains or points that Apricot and Cream poodles have.
Black Poodles
This Poodle Color should be a beautiful deep jet black. No hint of blue or silver in it. The face when shaved should be almost, if not as, dark in color as the main coat. A true black should never fade and they should never have white or silver guard hairs.
Blacks must have black points and dark brown eyes.
Silver Beige Poodles
These poodles must be born brown. It is a dilute of brown. It carries the fading gene also. They will lighten with age just as silver poodles would.
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There are various shades of silver beige. Sometimes they turn almost platinum silver with a hue of brown to them. Silver beige must be silvering in the face and feet by the age of 6 weeks to be considered a silver beige (as the silver puppy is). The must have liver points and dark amber eyes. Sometimes they get confused with the Cafe au Lait.
Brown Poodles
This kind of poodle colors can be so dark looking black or have a more reddish brown shade.Browns poodles should not be confused with Cafes au lait or Silver Beige's.
Pure Brown Poodles must have liver points and dark amber eyes.
Cafe Au Lait
Think of them as coffee with milk or “Café con Leche”They are born dark brown and change to cafe around the age of 2 yrs.
Cafes must have liver points and dark amber eyes.
A beige colored puppy at birth is NOT a !cafe au lait!
They are very easy to be confused with silver beige.
Poodles come in various color and size. We emphasis the personality testing first then the color when the new owners are ready to choose their puppy. I made the best educated guess for color and size when a puppy is six weeks old. They are registered as that color which is our best guess. Silver puppies and silver beige puppies will have silver face and feet at 6 wks old. The blue puppy will be lighter black with whitish tufts on their feet pads. The black puppy will have no signs of "blueing." the red puppy will have a red face and feet, where the apricot puppy may have red hair but by six weeks old will be much lighter hair coming through. Same for the cream puppy, many times they are born apricot but by six weeks only the cream color will be growing in. that's the color I register them at six weeks old.
General Description
(Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne)
The Standard Poodle exudes an aura of elegance, intelligence, and pride. This breed has the appearance of an active dog. Their bodies are squarely built, and properly proportioned. They have a fairly broad, deep chest with well-sprung ribs, and their loin is stout, broad, and well-muscled. Their shoulders are strong and smoothly muscled, with the blades properly set back. Their forelegs are straight and parallel when viewed from the front. Feet of this breed are comparatively small, oval-shaped, and feature a set of well-arched toes. Their neck is sturdy, well-proportioned, and long enough to allow for prideful head carriage. The skull of the Standard Poodle is moderately rounded, and the stop is slightly visible. The breed’s muzzle is long, straight, and fine, and their eyes are oval-shaped, far-set, and dark in color. Their ears hang close to their head. The coat of the Standard Poodle is groomed in one of three basic styles. The first style, the “pet clip”, results in comparatively short hair across the dog’s body. The second style, the “English saddle clip”, results in the face being clipped and the throat, forelegs, and tail base being shaved. The third style, the “Continental clip”, results in the rear half of the dog’s body being shaved. In this style, bracelets are left around the ankles and pom-poms are left on the tail and hips. There are other styles of clips for the Standard Poodle, but they are not acceptable in the show ring
Standard poodles come in all colors but only solid colors are acceptable in the show ring in the UK. The main colors are Apricot, Red, Chocolate, Cafe au laite (which is a lighter brown), Black, Gray, White, and Blue. Poodles also come in Multi-Color. The Standard Poodle has very expressive eyes that should be slightly almond shaped and a deep chocolate color. The nose should be black. However, the exception to this rule is the Apricot poodle; which can have amber eyes and a liver colored nose. This is acceptable in the show ring, though it isn't preferred.
Character
The Stadard Poodle is refined, elegant, and dignified. The breed is naturally kind, even-tempered, and sensitive. They are highly intelligent and very easy to train. This breed needs to be in the company of people, and they can’t stand to be alone for extensive periods of time. They are good with children and generally friendly towards strangers. They can make decent guard dogs and they can be trained to hunt. The larger variety of Standard Poodle tends to be calmer than the smaller varieties.The Standard Poodle is a very bouncy breed, they love to play and may accidental injure small cats. This breed was originally bred for hunting and may occasionally pick up or chew dead animals. Poodles enjoy water and may jump unexpectedly jump in a nearby pond or lake. This breed is full of personality and charisma. They will love everyone and everything, though they may choose to bond especially closely with just one person.
Size 15 - 25 inches
Weight 45 – 70 pounds
Like many other large dog breeds, the Standard Poodle is prone to hip dysplasia. Other common concerns for the breed include cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy (which can cause blindness), allergies, and skin conditions. Runny eyes, ear infections, and bloat are also comparatively common. Less likely to occur is Von Willebrand’s Disease. Some Standard Poodles with brown coats may become prematurely gray. This breed typically lives for 12 to 15 years
Another relatively common inherited disease in standards is Sebaceous Adenitis or SA. It is an inflammatory skin disease that leads to the destruction of the sebaceous glands and results in hair loss.
History
The Standard Poodle has been known throughout Western Europe for more than 400 years, but the breed’s exact origin is somewhat controversial. It is uncertain whether the breed was developed in Germany, Denmark, France, or the ancient Piedmont. While several other countries have claimed to be the founding place of the breed, France has gained official recognition as the Standard Poodle’s country of origin. The Poodle is descendant of a nearly extinct breed of French water dog called the Barbet. Many believe the Hungarian Water Hound also played a founding role in the breed’s development. The name “Poodle” likely comes from the German word “Pudel”, which translates to “one who plays in water”. Originally used as a gun dog and waterfowl retriever, the French eventually capitalized on the breed’s high intelligence, trainability, and showmanship and began using Standard Poodle as a circus performer. The breed is portrayed in paintings from the 15th century and bas-reliefs from the 1st century. During the 18th century, the Toy and Miniature Poodle varieties became royal favorites. These varieties developed after the Standard Poodle was bred down in size. All three sizes are considered to be the same breed, and all three sizes are judged by the same standard. While the Standard Poodle can learn or adapt to nearly any environment or work-related task, the majority of them are presently used as companions and show dogs.
Maintenance
The Poodle is hypoallergenic. This breed, especially the standard size, has one of the most expensive grooming requirements of all breeds, whether the dog is shown professionally or not. Their hair is different than other breed and they do not shed. It will continue to grow if not trimmed. Their different skin and hair allow them to be nearly odor free. Most owners use a Greyhound Comb or a Slicker Brush to keep their Poodles from matting.
Ideal Environment
The Standard Poodle is content to live in a small household or apartment if it receives sufficient daily exercise. They are a comparatively inactive breed indoors, and they are happiest with at least a small-sized yard. While they don’t require a great deal of daily physical activity, they enjoy going for walks and playing a variety of games, training your poodle with a play (rally, agility, dock jumping, etc.) element will make your poodle the happiest dog in the neighborhood.
article from the AKC familydog, January/February 2008
"many people see the fancy hair and forget there's a smart, athletic dog underneath."
Poodles are one of the most popular breeds, ranking eighth in American Kennel Club registration, yet many people never look beyond the sculpted coat. It's true, of course, that the Poodle's coat is an important part of what makes a Poodle a Poodle. No one denies the beauty of a Poodle, who is impeccably groomed. As proof, the Poodle, including all these varieties of toy, miniature, and standard, has taken Best in Show at the Westminister Kennel Club dog show nine times. The only breed to beat that record is the Wire Fox Terrier with 13 wins.
Coat, Glorious Coat
That fabulous coat needs grooming attention every four to six weeks if you don't want a matted mess. That's just for pets. Show Poodles need daily attention, and it can take hours to prepare a Standard Poodle's show coat. That practical bit of clipping resulted in a pattern that has been exaggerated for the show ring, and many people just see the fancy hair and ignore the fact that there's a smart, athletic dog underneath.
Their fancy haircut evolved as a way to lighten their coats and give the dogs more mobility in water. Legs and hindquarters were shaved so the dogs could move freely without a lot of hair weighing them down. Puffs of coat left around the joints and over the kidneys kept those areas warm and protected. Hair around the neck and chest protected the heart and lungs.
In the 1930s standard Poodles were thought of as something less than "real dogs," but Helene Shitehouse Walker knew better. As well as being a breeder, she also believed in obedience training. She wanted to hold competivie obedience trails and she organzied the first in 1933. Three years later, the AKC began offering licensed obedience events.
In 1937, Whitehouse and her friend Blanche Saunders took to the road to give obedience demonstration across the country. Their demonstration dogs? Standard Poodles.
Entertainers have long recognized the intelligence of these dogs, and their willingness to work, as well as their delight in the job. Toy and miniature Poodles were frequently seen in circuses and carnivals, performing all sorts of tricks and enjoying the applause as much as their human partners.
Poodles are known for their sense of humor, but that doesn't stop them from taking a job seriously.
Leader Dogs for the Blind (LDB), who have allergies or who have family members who are allergic. While no dog is totally hypoallergenic, Poodels, with their curly hair, come close.
"Poodels are very smart, and they don't forget." says Bev Blanchard, LDB puppy development program manager. "You need to be very carful training them because they'll remember any mistake you make."
A working Poodle's coat is kept short to minimize matting, and reciptents of the Poodle guide dogs must have the financial resources to afford regular grooming.
Many people team their Poodles for competitive events, making full use of the breed's braines and athletic abilities.
