A place for poodles and oodles and poodle lovers to hang out.

A very active, intelligent, well balanced and elegant looking dog with good temperament, carrying himself very proudly.

The Poodle is a gundog and originally used in France and Germany as a retriever of waterfowl. To help the dog in the water the hunters clipped off the coat around it's hindquarters, and left the chest coat on for warmth, the coat around the leg joints was protection against injury. This is where the traditional clip comes from. They are a very intelligent dog and always ready for fun and play. They love to be apart of the family and thrive on the human company.

The Miniature Poodle was developed from the Standard Poodle by people who wanted a smaller version of the larger poodle which was easier to care for and more economical to feed. This size of poodle was known to exist at least 500 years ago. They became well known in circuses due to the fact that they are easy to train, extremely intelligent and eager to please. They were so popular during the 1950’s and 1960’s that some genetic problems began to occur. This seems to have been sorted out by more selective breeding being carried out.

These dogs are extremely intelligent and eager to please, they are unusually sensitive to vocal intonation, probably one of the reasons they are so easy to train. Many pet owners, using gentle and consistent training methods, have seen their poodles excel in obedience trials, flyball and agility.

Getting along with the kids, the cat and the guinea pig is no problem for the poodle. Lively and affectionate, they make wonderful companion dogs, They enjoy a busy life and love to be included in all family pursuits. Miniatures adapt to life in more confined quarters as long as they get adequate exercise. They can be good guard dogs, announcing visitors but never being aggressive.