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(Poodles)
Splendora, Texas
Cell: 832-248-2263
will find we specialize in breeding apricot and red toy poodles only.
However, on occasion, we have other color pups available from our stud
service.
are new members of the family. And every family deserves the best.
Our family here at Annora's House of Toys (Poodles), is committed to providing our poodles
with excellent health care, a safe and clean home environment, a healthy exercise regiment,
and a lot of love. We have been using the Animal Hospital of New Caney located in New
Caney, Texas for about 15 years now.
She is what started our love
affair with apricot toy poodles.
Here she was about 2 months old.
Photo was taken when he was
about 1 year old.
“Only one breed of dog offers three distinct sizes, an attractive palette of color choices (apricot,
brown, black, white, silver, gray, and cream) and a skills package that includes water
retrieving, performing tricks, truffle-sniffing, alarm barking and offering companionship.
Versatility, thy name is poodle!
As with many of the very old breeds, the poodle’s history is a murky one. Dogs with coats
similar to the poodle’s were depicted on early Roman coins and Mediterranean bas reliefs
dating back to the first century AD. Breed historians concur that the large standard poodle
came first – performing water retrieves even before the invention of the gun. The smaller
varieties followed quickly thereafter. By the late 1700s, the toy poodle was a favorite in
Spanish and French royal courts, depicted in paintings by Goya and other court painters.
During the 19th century, troupes of performing dogs appeared on variety stages throughout
Europe. Poodles performed such feats as steeple chases with monkeys on their backs, chariot
races, recreated ballroom scenes dressed as ladies and gentlemen while dancing on their hind
feet, and opera recitals. A standard poodle named Munito played dominos, cards and chess and
was reputed to count, read and write.
The name poodle is derived from the German pudel “to splash in the water.” In France, the
breed is known as the caniche from chien canard or duck dog. The thick curly coat was first
trimmed to give water retrievers more buoyancy by relieving them of some of the weight from
their water-logged coats. Thicker fur was left around organs and joints to provide enough
warmth and protection to get the job done. Today’s fancy trims still echo those early utilitarian
cuts, although many pet owners prefer to keep their poodles in puppy or sporting clips where
only the feet, face and base of the tail are shaved. This breed demands professional clipping
every couple of months and a thorough brushing two to three times a week. Without proper
care, the fur mats and causes the dog discomfort. Some standard poodle guardians choose to
cord their dogs’ coats.
All three sizes of poodle are considered to be the same breed and should be identical in
appearance. The standard poodle is over fifteen inches tall at the withers, averaging twenty-
two to twenty-seven inches tall and weighing forty-five to seventy-five pounds. The miniature
poodle stands ten to fifteen inches tall and weighs fourteen to sixteen pounds. And the toy
poodle is less than ten inches tall and weighs five to seven pounds. Some breeders have further
bred down the toys, creating a diminutive “teacup” variety. However, considerable health and
temperament problems plague these tiny fluff balls, so let the buyer beware.
Today’s poodle is a squarely built, well-proportioned dog. The skull is moderately rounded with
a slight but definite stop. The muzzle is long and straight. The long, wide ears hang close to
the head and are thickly feathered. The chest is deep and moderately wide, while the topline is
level. The tail is carried up and is still usually docked with a furry pom-pom on the end.
This popular breed is highly intelligent, playful and sensitive. Don’t let his regal appearance
fool you. The poodle is an active athlete and needs considerable exercise. The breed shines in
many dog activities – competition obedience, agility, flyball, therapy dog work and canine
freestyle. Due to the flashiness of the poodle’s looks and movement, they are often seen
competing in the Best in Show finals at dog shows. Shyness and sharpness (snappishness) are
considered major faults in the breed; however, this trainer has seen quite a bit of the former
over the last decade – even in well-bred poodles. This is a shame because an even-tempered
poodle makes a terrific family companion.
The breed is plagued with skin allergies, ear infections, and a host of eye disorders including
excessive tearing, cataracts, entropion, distichiasis (abnormal second row of eye lashes) and
nasolacrimal puncta atresia (no opening in the lacrimal canal). Poodles also have trouble with
urinary calculi. While males are affected twice as often as females, affected females will have
more urinary tract infections. Standards are more at risk for bloat, hip dysplasia, sebaceous
adenitis, hypothyroidism and epilepsy. The toy and miniature varieties are at risk for patellar
luxation. The lifespan for the poodle is ten to fourteen years.
The versatility, personality and non-shedding coat are so desirable that no other breed has been
purposefully bred to so many other breeds as the poodle. Consider the pudel pointer,
Labradoodle, cockapoo, Pekeapoo and so on. But with so many choices already available in the
three varieties of poodle, why mess with perfection?”
© 2004 ASPCA Courtesy of ASPCA article by: Jacque Lynn Schultz,
CPDT
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.
Like most other dogs, the poodle has been found to be genetically predisposed to several diseases. Good breeders
take special care to screen their poodles in an attempt to limit and ultimately diminish those occurrences that crop
up. Proper nutrition and regular check-ups can play a key role in keeping your poodle happy and healthy. Owners
should be aware of these diseases and be able to identify symptoms in order to seek proper remedies, if necessary.
Some of the diseases most common to poodles include.
Some dogs get arthritis. I found a wonderful sit that has information on how to identify and treat canine arthritits.
http://www.gluecosamine-arthritis.org/arthritis-pets
Disease Standard Poodle Miniature Poodle Toy Poodle
Hip Dysplasia X X X
Epilepsy X X no
Gastric Tortion-Bloat X no no
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) X X X
prcd-PRA no X X
Legg-Calve-Perthe's Disease no X X
Sebaceous Adenitis X X X
Patellar Luxation X X X
von Willebrand's Disease X X no
Addison's Disease X no no
Hip Dysplasia: A malformation of the hip joint in which the ball and socket do not properly fit together.
Epilepsy: Seizures lasting from 30 seconds to several minutes.
Gastric Tortion-Bloat: A life-threatening condition in which a twisting of the stomach causes air to be trapped and
normal blood flow to be cut off from the spleen and liver. It requires immediate veterinary care!
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA): A gradual deterioration of the retina of the eye which ultimately leads to
blindness.
prcd-PRA: An additional form of progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) found in miniatures and toys caused by a
recessive gene called prcd (progressive rod-cone degeneration).
Legg-Calve-Perthe's Disease: A deterioration of the hip joint cartilage caused by a loss of blood supply to the cap
of the femur bone.
Sebaceous Adenitis ("SA"): A skin disease involving a progressive loss of hair caused by the inflammation and
ultimate destruction of the sebaceous glands. Most commonly afflicting young adult dogs, its cause is generally
unknown.
Patellar Lunation: A dislocation of the kneecap from abnormal structure of the stifle joint, as well as muscles and
tendons.
von Willebrand's Disease: An inherited blood disorder similar to hemophilia in humans.
Addison's Disease: Destruction of the adrenal gland and resulting loss of associated essential hormones.
