Many people are surprised by the multiple different types of dogs
that fall under the poodle category. When you say poodle people
automatically think of the miniature poodle. They also tend to think
of poodles as white. While white is a popular poodle color there are
many more colors. Perhaps the most rare and unique color for a
poodle is red.
That’s right, there is such a thing as a red poodle. These gorgeous
animals are a relatively new addition to the poodle family in
America. The shade of red that poodles have is deeper and richer
than the more common apricot. It is also a completely different
shade from that of brown poodles. A red poodle has a more rust
colored coat than its brown counterparts.
Size
While most people think there are only miniature or toy poodles,
poodles actually come in quite a few sizes. A standard poodle is the
biggest of the breed and it comes to about 15 inches at adult
shoulder height. The other sizes are medium, miniature, and toy. The
size of the red poodle you decide to take home depends entirely on
your preference.
If
you prefer big dogs then the standard poodle is perfect for you. If
you have space constraints then a miniature or toy poodle is perfect
for you. The very first red poodles were bigger than miniature
poodles but smaller than standard poodles. You might still find a
red poodle about this size today, as this in between size has become
accepted by some people as part of the breed.
Coloring
If
you do not have much experience with red poodles it can be easy to
mistake an apricot or brown poodle for the true red that you have in
mind. Some people or unscrupulous breeders may also try and sell you
a poodle that is apricot or brown; assuring you that the color will
grow darker as the puppy gets older. The truth is you can tell when
a puppy is a red poodle right away, once you have seen what a real
red looks like there is no mistaking it for an apricot or brown one.
In
fact some poodles actually have coats that fade or ‘clear’ as it is
sometimes called as they get older. This will depend on the
individual dog, but some reds stay red well into old age. If you
want to find a true red poodle then you might want to look for a
breeder dedicated to breeding red poodles. A dedicated breeder will
have perfected the right coloring and will know what a true red
poodle looks like.
This particular coat color is still not very common and for this
reason you are better finding a breeder who has specialized in
breeding red poodles. It will be hard for you to find a red poodle
from just any breeder. It will be even harder to find such a poodle
at a pet store; furthermore you should avoid buying from pet stores.
Talk to any poodle breeders you may have come across about other
breeders who are fans of reds.
Coat
Poodles do not have a double coat unlike many other breeds. This
fact often leads to their coats being referred to as hair rather
than fur. Poodles also shed very minimally, however these are not
considered to be completely hypoallergenic dogs. While allergy
sufferers might fare well with a red poodle, severe allergy
sufferers might not be able to tolerate the light shedding of the
poodle.
Due to the nature of the poodles’ coat it needs regular grooming.
This means not only will you have to brush your dog regularly, but
you will probably also need to take it to the groomers. If you
intend to show your dog then you will have to have your red poodles
coat trimmed into a style.
Depending on where you are showing your poodle there are different
styles that you must follow when showing a dog. At the moment there
have only been three red poodles to be US champions when it comes to
showing. This makes these dogs all the more alluring. If you would
like to have a crack at owning the next US champion then start
looking for a reputable breeder.
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