Does anyone own a Poodle?
 

Does anyone own a Poodle?

Furgie would like a sister a playmate. She is lonesome I think. She really loves playing with Rufus, you should see how sse beems. Sadly he is an outside dog and I rarely let him in or her outside. So we are looking at maybe a poodle. We don't know yet which breed. Or maybe a Shih Tzu. They are not as expense as buying a Yorkie. I even thought about a toy Chihuahua. :shurg:

So I guess what I'm asking is what are the pro and cons of owning a poodle? or any suggestions...hey what about the Papillon? anyone have experience with theses?

Or should I get another Yorkie cause that is better for her.

I have a Poodle and a Chi/Pom Mix. They love Sam and Sam loves them! The Poodle and Chi/Pom Mix are actually my Mom's but she lives with me sooooooo they all just love each other.

I have had Poodles before as well and love them. No shedding! Martin is a smart lil toot. He learned "Bang Bang" from just watching Sam!


Personally my next one will be a Yorkie! But I love the Poodle!

Martin is a white one by the way.

Is Sam difficult to bath meaning how much work goes into just bathing and drying? I heard they are rel smart!

BIanca us a bichon poodle mix...

I have 3 Toy Poodles along with my 2 Yorkies and a Mastiff. The poodles are by far the smartest dogs I have ever had. Grooming is about the same maintenance as the Yorkies- grooming every 2-4 months, and brushings a few times a week, bath as needed-usually less than once a week.

It takes a little more time to dry a poodle than a Yorkie, but it is important to fluff dry them so that the curls are straightened out-otherwise they will get mats easily. I would say to wash/dry my poodles takes about half an hour each.

Sam is my Yorkie. Martin is my poodle.

I keep Martin in a summer shave, even in the winter. So bathing and drying isnt a big problem for us. All the boys go to the groomers every 6wks, even the Chihuahua Mix.

Martin is not that bad in the tub. He doesnt care so much for the hair dryer but will let you dry him.

I have a Standard Poodle, Cassie as well as Teddi, my yorkie. The absolutely LOVE each other! I was actually trying to get a tiny poodle that was the same color as my standard before I got a yorkie. I tried for about a year and couldn't find one that I liked so then I moved on to a yorkie....it still took me about a year to find one of those I liked too! I would never try to groom a poodle...with the curls it is so hard...it is even hard to find a groomer who does a good job. Sometimes it looks good and then they shake and it looks bad. Here is the Christmas pictures of both of my girls!

Thanks everyone for your replies. I thought the curles might be tought to comb through. We are just thinking right now.

Ronda I like Cassies color. That is just what I want. I went to a breeders yesterday....and they had a little male a little bit darker than Cassie.

Umm I wanted him but I worry about males and their privates. Hubby said No...you know, you wont like the male they leak stuff....ewww.

Anyone, is that true...do they leak stuff from their penis?

No, mine don't "leak" anything, but if their hair in that area is left longer, after they pee it gets wet...

Poodle
 

:thumbup: I vote for the poodle! :thumbup:

I have a poodle story for you... First, let me set this up...
The night that I got my poodle puppy a tornado hit our house, which is why we all decided to name her "Windy".

Windy is black toy poodle, and she was 2 years old when we got our yorkie, Ted. Windy loved Ted from the start.

My dad died and my mom was lonely, funny thing is that it seemed as if Windy could somehow sense that Mom needed her. Since my mom had already bonded with Windy and it was very mutual, she asked if she could take Windy home with her for a few weeks, for the company. After a few weeks we went for a visit, and to get Windy (Mom lives 3 hrs away). Mom cried over the thought of Windy leaving. So that's when DH, the kids, and I all decided that letting Mom keep Windy would be for the best. Also, Windy keeps my mom more active because she LOVES to go for walks, and of course, Mom LOVES to indulge her!

I miss her, but I know where she is, and they are both so happy together, plus they come to visit very frequently, usually for a week at a time. Windy loves all 3 of our yorkies, and they all have a blast playing with her. I must say without hesitation that Windy is one of the smartest dogs I've ever seen or had. Also, poodles have a very sweet disposition, cute personalities, and even better, they are incredibly easy to house train! If you keep her cut short, her coat will be very easy to maintain.

Good luck making your decision, and let us know what you decide!!!

Bianca is a lot to bathe and dry and groom. Being 3/4 bichon and 1/4 poodle its a lot of work...but I love it.

Wow Kriston that makes me want to run right now and get him. What an awesome story...but...well it is the male thingy why, I hesitate. I never had a male inside.


I heard they are more out to cuddle than females. LOL I love Furgie so much I want a sister/brother for her.

My schnauzers loved people more than other dogs but Furgie seems to need a dog more than she needs people. She seems so much happier.

Still thinking!

I have a yorkie poo who looks mostly like a poodle and he's the smartest dog ever. He picked up commands almost instantly and has a prance when he walks, such a sweetheart!

I'd love a standard poodle someday

OK I bought a tiny female poodle...I will properly introduce her sometime next week. My hubby is recouping from knee surgery, this past Thursday and Furgie comes home tomorrow...and Maggie goes to the vet Monday...shew...I am beat after today and my fridge has now gone out...hoping to get one tomorrow.

Congratulations on the new addition!! What color is she? I can't wait to see pictures! Hope everything you have going on settles down for you so you can enjoy your new baby!

Here is a sneak peek.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...t-DSC_3162.jpg

I need to find a poodle forum...lol...ummm she is tearing a lot more than normal, I guess...I don't know how to fix this.

aww she is cute ,i have a black toy poodle and she is such a big baby ,i know of a poodle forum just send me a message and i can email it to you.

Thanks scrappysmom I will! Furgie is not happy with her though...she is snapping at her and butted her with her mouth.

Congrats on the poodle, you will love her! I hope they start getting along better; right away!

She is so cute! I just love poodles <3 <3

I have a chihuahua she turned 6 1/31 and we recently added a toy poodle in November. The chi was our first and she wishes she was the only one still, she would rather all the dogs leave her alone, but I love her to pieces. She just needs her own space. The poodle is a ball of energy now and super sweet. The chi has hardly any maintanence, bath and a little brush every couple weeks. The poodle requires clipping(I do it every couple of weeks myself), bathing and drying and ear plucking. I would probably suggest the poodle, although my yorkie gets along with the chi and poodle. I think it just depends on your dog as to which would get along better, I think a chi would do better if it isn't the first dog and you introduce it to other dogs as a puppy. My chi was an only dog for about 2 years, so not use to other dogs much at all until we brought a pom then a yorkie then a poodle. Godd luck in your search and decision.

I just seen you got a poodle, what a cutie. I love the coloring, what do you call it? I think you will love the breed.

I think it is cafe au lait. Very pretty color!
Your poodle sure is growing! He is gorgeous!

Thank you, he is 4 lbs now.

We had a toy poodle growing up. Very smart, no shedding. They do require grooming about every 6-8 weeks. I also have a Mini Schnauzer. She is Sooooo smart and loving and loyal. Shcnauzers dont shed either, but would get bigger than a poodle. I can't say enough good things about Mini Schnauzers, but the toy poodle would prob. be more gentle to play with a Yorkie.

Correct Missy...the breeder called it cafe au lait. But her coloring has changed...as of today haha I cut all the brown fur off. Now she looks like what we use to call Champagne.

soneal that speckled pup is a pom? cute!

Yes, he is a blue merle pom. He came with papers(some papers don't prove they are pure bred I guess), but I really think somewhere down in his breeding he is mixed with something, he weighs 13lbs., big for a pom. We love him just the same though, pom or not. I would love to see another picture of your poodle, I just love that coloring.