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| odor/smell | 11/21/2009 |
Q: We just purchased a 3 month old male toy poodle. He smells very bad like a strong talcum powder, I ... A: I have never heard of a dog smelling like powder as linked to an illness, but to be on the safe side ...
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| toy poodle | 11/21/2009 |
Q: What can I do if my 2 mounth old male poodle bites people often? A: You are going to need to dominate this dog to keep him from biting other people. You didn't say if ...
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| standard poodles | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I love standard poodles i am tring to a report in school and in an experts opionion what do u think ... A: Dogs have played an important role in our lives throughout the years, from the First Cavemans pet ...
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| Poodles in genaral | 11/17/2009 |
Q: What was the purpose of breeding toy poodles? ANSWER: Hello Molly, Other than for the reason that ... A: Poodles don't just come in Black and White. They come in all colors including Black, White, Blue, ...
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| Growling | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old female black mini. She is super hyper and very friendly loves everybody. ... A: She could be starting her heat cycle now and that may or may not contribute to her growling. You ...
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| UNDERNOURISHED RESCUE | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I adopted a 10mo.old chocolate miniature poodle, abused, undernourished,wt.9lbs. and had worms. no ... A: You might try this diet with her. Feel free to change it up to suit her and your needs. 1 lb ...
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| Separation Anxiety - 11 Week Old Toy Poodle | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I just bought a very handsome 10 week old red toy poodle last week. He is now 11 weeks old. My ... A: It sounds like you are doing good with him for now, and I don't think that you need a crate for him ...
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| breeding toy poodles | 11/15/2009 |
Q: What was the purpose of breeding toy poodles? A: Other than for the reason that people just wanted a smaller Poodle, I can't really see any specific ...
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| standard poodle food | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I have a one year old standard poodle who does not like eating, it is really worrying me as he is ... A: You might try this diet with your dog to see if he will eat better on it. It will provide his ...
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| Housetraining | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I felt my 12-month old male Toy Poodle was housetrained, until I saw a wet spot on carpet. Upon ... A: If your dog drinks alot of water, sometimes his urine may be weak enough that it won't have a smell. ...
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| sick standard poodld | 11/12/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old Standard just started acting lethargic, standing but not playing just staring, He ... A: Though I am not a Vet, it sounds like this could be the start of Addisons Disease. To be sure ...
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| Toy Poodle size | 11/10/2009 |
Q: If my toy poodle is 3 months old and weight 4 lbs and stands about 6.5 in is there a chance he won't ... A: Poodles can grow until they are around 9-11 months old and will fill out until they are around a ...
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| Standard Poodle Skin Problem | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old WONDERFUL Standard Poodle that has had no previous problems. In the last two ... A: It sounds like your dog has a Hot Spot on her backside. Hot Spots can be caused from about ...
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| 5 month old standard poodles growth | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I just got a 5 month old standard poodle ( male) he seems to be on the small side 18" at the withers ... A: This is about average for a 5 month old Std Poodle. Poodles tend to get their full height and ...
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| Hind leg lift | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I have a YorkiePoodle mix and I am so curious as to why she lifts her hinds leg and puts it on other ... A: I have never heard of something like this that isn't related to urinating. It could just be that ...
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| under wieght standard poodle | 11/6/2009 |
Q: i have a standard poodle that i bought at a 11 weeks and it weight only 11lbs. i have been trying my ... A: No, actually that isn't too much underweight for a Std Poodle. Dogs tend to go through a lanky ...
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| one more thing | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I also have him on z/d hills science food which is an allergy food.. . . no help. $31/8 lbs. . and ... A: I know exactly how you feel. I have a dog that has been battling ear infections for about a year ...
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| ear infections - standard poodle | 11/5/2009 |
Q: Almost his whole life he has had ear infections off and on but for the last year it has been almost ... A: Give this a try first: When you clean out the ears, you might use a Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide ...
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| Busta | 11/5/2009 |
Q: We have two standard poodles. However, the male is constantly gettin yeast infections in his ears. ... A: When you clean out the ears, you might use a Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide mixture to help remove ...
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| toy poodle | 11/4/2009 |
Q: This is information in addition to my question a few hours ago about the white toy poodle that died. ... A: This kind of confirms my last response. A dog that has worms can sometimes vomit them up into their ...
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| Toy poodle | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I had a 2 1/2 year old white toy poodle that recently died. She was not feeling well for about 24 ... A: I am not a Vet so this is only a guesstimate on what could have caused the demise of your dog. It ...
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| My minature poodles ears | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have an awsume choc poodle, I have 3 others that are tiny toys also. But, my mini Kane has the ... A: When I try to take weight off the ears, I shave the underside clear of hair, being careful not to ...
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| under wieght standard poodle | 11/4/2009 |
Q: i have a standard poodle that i bought at a 11 weeks and it weight only 11lbs. i have been trying my ... A: Though I can't estimate your dogs weight at a year old, I can tell you that a Standard Poodle can ...
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| potty training problem | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have a toy poodle Boosik he is 7 months old, I understand that he may be not old enough to be ... A: 7 months old should be more than old enough for your dog to know to hold his urine. He is probably ...
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| breeding male toy | 11/3/2009 |
Q: How old does my male toy poodle need to be before I can successfully breed him? He's six months ... A: Males tend to start getting sperm around 9 months of age, but its best to wait until the dog is at ...
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| My minature poodles ears | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have an awsume choc poodle, I have 3 others that are tiny toys also. But, my mini Kane has the ... A: I like to use a product from Sally's Beauty Supply called Proclaim Spray-On Glosser. You can find ...
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| bear | 11/2/2009 |
Q: my dogs hair was black..then one day after he was groomed (shaved really low)his hair grew back gray ... A: You didn't say how old your dog is, but I assume that he might be a Silver or Blue color rather than ...
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| Shampoo for Red Toy Poodle | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I adopted a 1-yr-old red toy poodle 3 months ago and would bring her to the grommer once a month. I ... A: I get those products from Sally's Beauty Supply stores if you have one in your area. If not, you ...
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| Guard dog | 10/30/2009 |
Q: Is there a reliability with poodles as guard dogs. I'm not asking for the killer-type dog just ... A: As a person who has had Poodles all my life, I would say that they make wonderful watchdogs. ...
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| poodle hopping | 10/27/2009 |
Q: My poodle is about 4 years old, and when we take him for walks he hops quite a bit. Sometimes he ... A: I have heard of other Poodles doing this when they walk. I don't really know why they do this, but ...
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| Toy Poodle Ear Problem | 10/24/2009 |
Q: Our toy poodle is constantly scratching one of his ears and shaking his head. I do my best to keep ... A: It could be due in part to the move. The drier air could cause the ears to dry out a bit and can ...
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| Toy Poodle Breeding | 10/23/2009 |
Q: How many pups can I expect from my 1 1/2 year old puppy? She is in good health, and in her second ... A: I am glad that I could be of some help. I would go ahead and keep them apart for now until the ...
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| aging miniature poodle | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 19 year old poodle (yes 19) and for the past 3 years he has declined to the point where he ... A: Yes and No that you are to be concerned. No, because he has had this for along time, but yes ...
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| Upset stomach | 10/19/2009 |
Q: My toy poodle (9 years old) has been vomiting, wheezing and whining, he is also very thirsty. I know ... A: Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I hope your dog is feeling better by now, but it sounds ...
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| tinting fur | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what kind of color is used on poodles when they tint their hair with flamboyant ... A: If you use the right products on your dog, its perfectly fine as long as you follow the directions. ...
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| SICK POODLE | 10/18/2009 |
Q: MY SIX YEAR OLD POODLE (MINI 9 POUNDS)IS ACTING AS THOUGH HE HAS BEEN SCARED BY SOMETHING,HIDING ... A: If your dog is still acting like this today, you might think about contacting your Vet. Your dog ...
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| Rescued Mini Poodle and Alarming Behavior Change | 10/18/2009 |
Q: Rescued a 15mos. female poodle. Knew breeder and found history. There are no problems with her ... A: It just sounds like this dog is trying to settle in to your routine and you can't expect her to just ...
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| Plucking of the ears... | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I had never known they "plucked" hair out of my little Teddies ears until I got to the groomers ... A: I am sorry to hear about what happened to Teddy. It sounds like it was unnecessary and not right on ...
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| Toy Poodle Breeding | 10/15/2009 |
Q: How many pups can I expect from my 1 1/2 year old puppy? She is in good health, and in her second ... A: An average size litter for a Toy Poodle is from 2-4 give or take. Though I tend to suggest that ...
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| tail docking/dew claws new born | 10/13/2009 |
Q: how do we properly do at home?can u specify where exactly on the tail of new born that needs to be ... A: The best way to do the dew claws is to get a hemostat and pinch the dewclaw off as close to the skin ...
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| brown poodle | 10/13/2009 |
Q: hi kim i own a new puppy brown standard is it true that all brown poodles loose their color to a ... A: No, not necessarily. It will depend on your dogs breeding and background as to how much your dog ...
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| poodle skin problems | 10/9/2009 |
Q: Zac is a 6 year old mini poodle,over the last 12 months has developed very dry skin,dull coat, ... A: Here is the recipe again even though you have seen it. I made changes on it that might benefit your ...
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| toy poodle growling | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My toy poodle gave birth two weeks ago and she has started barking and growling at everyone. She ... A: Your dog is taking possession of these puppies and letting everyone know that they are her puppies ...
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| toy poodle | 10/7/2009 |
Q: My 11 yr old poodle, Joannie, started acting strange about 4 days ago. The first day she started ... A: I am sorry for your dogs condition. I wish I could be of more help, but it sounds like your dog has ...
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| Breeding | 10/6/2009 |
Q: Iam trying to breed my female dog. She is not pure poodle but she has some in her. The male i would ... A: As long as your dog is healthy and in good condition, she should be ok to be bred. Do make sure ...
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| toy poodle and new baby | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I have a toy poodle puppy and just found out a few weeks ago I am pregnant. I don't want to get rid ... A: Your dog shouldn't be a problem with your child as long as you work with your dog now and teach ...
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| toy poodle | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My 11 yr old poodle, Joannie, started acting strange about 4 days ago. The first day she started ... A: It sounds like your dog has either had a stroke or a seizure. There isn't really anything you can ...
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| Toy Poodle Problems | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My toy poodle is about a year and a half old. He has been "mostly" potty trained since he was a ... A: Try putting him in his crate for about 10 minutes after you bring him inside. After he comes out of ...
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| weight issues-standard poodle | 10/4/2009 |
Q: My standard poodle is unweight from when i bought the dog. he seems very happy and the vet told me ... A: I have a diet in mind that will help your dog gain some weight. You might also try feeding him some ...
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| how much to feed a toy poodle | 10/2/2009 |
Q: My toy poodle is just over eight pounds and is 5 years old. I have been feeding only dry food and ... A: It is totally up to you at this point if your dog is eating well on her own. You can add things ...
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| Yorkie-poo coat | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old yorkie-poo. Her hair on her face/head/neck/& chest is curly and real pretty. ... A: Due to the fact that your dog has both Poodle and Yorkie in her, she may have two different coat ...
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| 2yr old Standard Poodle Underweight | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I adopted a standard poodle, male, intact, and he is dramatically underweight. His hip bones, spine, ... A: I have a diet in mind that will help your dog gain some weight. You might also try feeding him some ...
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| Maltese in heat | 9/27/2009 |
Q: The female is 9 months old and the male is 17 months old. They weigh the same. My male has 1 toy ... A: In most normal heat cycles (which comes about every 6 months or so), the female will start bleeding ...
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| Toy pooldle breeding | 9/25/2009 |
Q: What is the normal length of time for poodles to be stuck together? Is it better to put them in a ... A: Your female should start bleeding when she starts her heat, and 9-11 days in she should be ready to ...
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| Knee surgergy or injections??? | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My mini poodle JOJO is 6 yrs. old and has had bad joints since very young. He takes a pill for it ... A: Sorry it took so long to answer your question. I would suggest the surgery because even though its ...
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| gimpy left hind leg | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Our two year old 9 lb. female spayed poodle has recently been running three-legged when arising from ... A: I am not a Vet so this is only my opinion, but it sounds like a nerve thing to me. She could be ...
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| 8 mos. old miniature poodle not yet housetrained | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Please, oh please tell us how to properly train our precious male miniature poodle. He has been ... A: The first thing that I can recommend to you is the Belly Band for Male dogs. It is a band that goes ...
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| Poodles with strangers | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I take my standard poodle to work. We have a very small office with an entry way with a sofa. The ... A: Socialization is very important for making a happy and friendly dog. It sounds like your girl is ...
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| It this fur thing normal? | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I'm a native Texas living in China...I'm new to the poodle world and new to the dog world too...Last ... A: First off, Welcome to the Wide World of Poodles, and congradulations on Kobe. I can tell you for ...
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| Doggy Breath | 9/18/2009 |
Q: What can I do for doggy breath for my little lb. poodle. I brush her teeth every morning with doggy ... A: Doggie breath is a hard condition to deal with. The best thing you can do is to give your dog ...
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| My poodle acts like it hurts to rub or scratch her body | 9/17/2009 |
Q: My female poodle acts like it hurts to rub her or scratch her any where except her head & ears. This ... A: Sorry I didn't understand your question good enough. I have more information this time. Thanks. ...
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| 2 yr old toy poodles (sisters) potty training | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have 2 sisters toy poodles. They usually use the puppy pads, but lately, they go outside use the ... A: I have been raising puppies for along time and I know how flusterating it can be getting a dog to be ...
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| Single Miniature Poodle Pup Litter | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Do you have any information/statistics on single miniature poodle litters ... health, life span, ... A: There should be no problems with your puppy. Though rare, actually he would have had it better in ...
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| My poodle acts like it hurts to rub or scratch her body | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My female poodle acts like it hurts to rub her or scratch her any where except her head & ears. This ... A: I am not sure that I know what could be causing this other than maybe an allergic reaction to ...
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| Poodle with diarrhea | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old poodle and recently she's started having diarrhea. Other than the diarrhea she ... A: You can give your dog either Kao Pectate or Pepto Bismol. You didn't say how big she is, but if she ...
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| Poodle | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have a poodle she is scratching biting has a rash i am taking her back to the vet for the 3rd time ... A: It is very likely that your dog may have allergies to something, though I couldn't tell you what. ...
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| tiny tea cup poodle house training | 9/14/2009 |
Q: My tiny tea cup poodle, age 6 mo., 1lb. 13 oz. poops and wees in crate at night. She is fine during ... A: I would keep her on the 3 feedings a day if you are trying to fatten her up some. Keep her in her ...
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| poodle ear plucking | 9/13/2009 |
Q: Is there a painless way to pluck the hair out of the ears? I am hoping there might be some topicle ... A: Though it sounds like she is in quite a bit of pain, its actually not as painful as it seems. Its ...
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| Re: potty training and pee pads | 9/13/2009 |
Q: Kim, You provided detailed information to the question about getting the poodle retrained to potty ... A: Not at all, feel free to take her outside as well, and what you can do is take her potty pad outside ...
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| Stomach pain | 9/12/2009 |
Q: From the first week I bought my son poodle, he had stomach problems. Often he sounds as though he ... A: I am not a Vet so I am not familiar with these drugs, but I did look them up and found that Betamox ...
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| toy poodle | 9/11/2009 |
Q: How will I know when my toy poodle is in heat, I was told that it is hard to tell when toy poodles ... A: The best thing you can do if you want to know that your girl is in heat is to first shave her valva ...
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| I rescued a standard poodle and need advice | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I rescued a standard poodle that has been nearly starved and abused. Her hair was so matted and she ... A: When introducing your dog to a new situation, go slowly and don't rush. Bring something with your ...
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| wet dog food? | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have a standard poodle, and saw in another answer posted that wet dog food was considered better ... A: Actually, I perfer it if dogs will eat dry food over wet food. With dry food, the dog has to crunch ...
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| neutering | 9/9/2009 |
Q: We have a 3 year old standard girl who has been spayed . We have just introduced a male standard ( ... A: There is a big controversy over getting a dog neutered or not. While it can curb some behaviors ...
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| Poodle Temper | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old miniature poodle and he seems to have some real temper problems. He growls most ... A: First off, you might consider getting your dog neutered if he isn't already. It might help some ...
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| Toy poodle housebreaking | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My wife and I have a 1 year old toy poodle (Molly). She is well behaved and very good with other ... A: You are going to have to re-train your dog to potty on the pads and not the floor. To do this ...
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| can poodles get human head lice? | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I've read that human head lice are species specific, and are not carried by dogs. Does this also ... A: No, your dog should be ok and not at risk of getting the lice. You can bathe your dog just as a ...
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| Fear Aggression/Standard Poodle | 9/7/2009 |
Q: Charlie, 4 year old unfixed standard,male, has been rejected by his latest groomer ( Big Box Pet ... A: First off, don't get rid of your dog unless you want to get rid of him. You have to be the boss of ...
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| mini poodle | 9/7/2009 |
Q: My dog won't eat his food what should I do? A: You didn't give me much information such as; "He hasn't eaten since Sunday" or "He has never been a ...
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| Toy Poodle Sick | 9/7/2009 |
Q: Last night my almost 1yr old toy poodle began vomiting, and its gone on all day. Dry heaves ... A: First off, sorry for your loss, and my Condolences. Your dog could be reacting to the stress of ...
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| Hair color change and horrible odor | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I read the question about the hair color change. My sophie is a toy poodle and will be 12 years old ... A: There could be a couple of reasons that your dog has such an offensive odor and is changing color. ...
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| Standard poodle pup | 9/6/2009 |
Q: My Standard Pup Rufino is now 5 months old and has been on Wysong growth dog food. When should I ... A: Sounds like your puppy is growing into a handsome, loving, young adult. I'll bet he has a bit of aa ...
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| Poodle | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I have a toy poodle that is almost 10 years old, she is a female. This week she started walking with ... A: It sounds like your dog has had an epileptic seizure. Seizures can attack a dog for a number of ...
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| miniature poodles | 9/6/2009 |
Q: how long does a female remain in heat and how long is the gestation period? A: A female is usually in Breeding heat for about 2-3 weeks. During the first 9 days or so you will ...
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| My poodle scratches constantly... | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Good Morning, I have a parti poodle that weighs around 14 pounds. She is almost 4 years old. We ... A: I looked up the Temaril-P and it looks like it is a stroid that helps control the inflammation and ...
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| Breeding: Toy Poodles | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Good day I was wondering if you perhaps could tell me on which age Toy Poodles can start to breed? ... A: Actually, whoever told you this was wrong and that information could hurt your dog. 6 months old ...
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| My poodle scratches constantly... | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Good Morning, I have a parti poodle that weighs around 14 pounds. She is almost 4 years old. We ... A: Dogs can have allergies to about the same things as people can and scratching is one sign that they ...
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| running with poodle puppy | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month old small standard poodle puppy. I started running with him and we go a little ... A: The surface that your dog is running on would be a key factor in determining if your dog can run ...
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| when is the best time to mate | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 2.5yrs old female who has never been bred before. I am planning to breed her. She is now ... A: I would stick with going to the Stud at day 10 and 12. The sperm can stay active for about a day, ...
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| poodles loosing hair | 8/31/2009 |
Q: To elaborate on a previously answered question from another inquirer, I have two who are loosing ... A: I would say that the main reason for the hair loss would be the frequent groomings. Since both dogs ...
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| Is my puppy a toy poodle or not? | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I bought a black male toy poodle at 7/8 weeks old. He is now 5 months old. He is the best dog we ... A: Since your Poodle puppy is so young yet, he is going to have puppy hair rather than his adult coat. ...
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| poodle color | 8/29/2009 |
Q: my poodle is 14 weeks old and black with a white chest and chin. the rest of him has a brown tinge ... A: First off, if you have pictures of your puppy, I would like to see them and I would be better able ...
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| Poodle hair changing color | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I have a cream standard. he's almost 2 years old. He's growing a lot of brownish hair on his back ... A: What is happening is your dog is getting Apricot highlights in his coat. Cream Poodles tend to have ...
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| My poodle has a large heart.... | 8/27/2009 |
Q: My poodle has a large heart and she is 14 years old, about 5lbs. I am aware that it is important to ... A: Though your heart is in the right place, the wet foods that are sold in grocery stores contain alot ...
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| puppy food | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I'm purchasing a standard poo pup, he is a very light cream but the breeder told me that he starting ... A: There are alot of good foods out there for puppies so you need to be smart when choosing a food for ...
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| dry skin/saliva | 8/26/2009 |
Q: Rescued a 5 yo std poodle 6 weeks ago. For his dry skin I am giving MSM pill and cream. Any ... A: No Problem, its good to know that my expertise is helping someone make themselves a better dog ...
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| puppy color | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I'm purchasing a standard poo pup, he is a very light cream but the breeder told me that he starting ... A: While it is true that the puppy may darken (a little) there is a good chance that he will be lighter ...
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| why my poodle smells | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have a male black toy poodle. He is a great dog but he has a bad odor to him I can give him a bath ... A: I know of dogs that get this way, and I am not sure what causes it. I know there are a few things ...
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| 2nd dog - should I get one? | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 11 month toy poodle (boy). He's quite curious and well behaved - and also quite active. ... A: I think it would be a great idea to introduce a new puppy into the family. It will give your dog a ...
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| dry skin/saliva | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Rescued a 5 yo std poodle 6 weeks ago. For his dry skin I am giving MSM pill and cream. Any ... A: The brown rice is more healthy than the white rice. White rice doesn't contain much nutritional ...
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| t cup poodle | 8/23/2009 |
Q: but 2 problems, he yaps if we leave him only for a couple of hours can we do something about this we ... A: What needs to happen with this dog is that you and your husband are going to have to make your dog ...
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| yomiting | 8/21/2009 |
Q: My 3yr old toy poodle has been vomiting his food(whole) about 5 min after eating off and on for 1 ... A: Your dog might be eating his food too fast, or might be ingesting air with his food that will cause ...
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| dry skin/saliva | 8/21/2009 |
Q: Rescued a 5 yo std poodle 6 weeks ago. For his dry skin I am giving MSM pill and cream. Any ... A: Here is a diet that you might try with your dog. It is healthy and has vitamins and minerals that ...
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| lump on dogs neck | 8/20/2009 |
Q: my 12 yr old pug has a hard lump on the right side of his neck. fairly large-does not seem to be ... A: Lumps or benign tumors on older dogs bodies are very common in dogs and they tend to not affect the ...
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| Protective Toy Poodle | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend has an addorable toy poodle, but he is too protective and aggressive when anybody ... A: What needs to happen with this dog is that your girlfriend is going to have to make her dog stop ...
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| Poodle face | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old white and apricot toy poodle. I groom her myself but every time I shave her ... A: The light colored dogs are prone to sensitive skin and can get more irritated than normal. You ...
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| My dog's eating habits | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have a toy poodle almost 5 years old. He is very selective about what he eats. He will not eat ... A: First off, don't give in and give your dog food from the table or from your plate, unless you give ...
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| Poodles/Bumps | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature toy poodle. He is about 6 years old. For many years he has had one cyst like bump ... A: These bumps are just bumps that dogs get as they get older. I call them age spots. They are just ...
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| male fertility and age | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have a black male toy poodle aged 11 and a chocolate female coming up for a year old. I would like ... A: Your male should be ok to breed your girl. It depends on the dog as to how long they can remain ...
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| Poodle Paws | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have a min. Poodle. He is about 10yrs. In the last year his paws look like they got Webbed. they ... A: Poodles naturally have webbed feet as they were bred to be water retrievers, but they shouldn't hurt ...
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| Standard Poodle growth prediction | 8/17/2009 |
Q: we adopted a cream male standard poodle in May. He had been rescued from a puppy mill at about 4 ... A: It Is kind of hard predicting how filled out a dog will be if you don't know the dogs background, ...
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| Straight hair patch on my toy poodle. | 8/15/2009 |
Q: Recently our poodle developed a large bald patch on the back of her neck. The vet said she could see ... A: The reason that your dogs hair grew back like that is because when a dog gets an injury or damages ...
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| breeding mini/toy poodles | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 month old female mini poodle and a six month old male toy poodle. I have just become ... A: Your female needs to mature before she has puppies. 2 is the general age to start breeding, because ...
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| Poodle behaviour | 8/11/2009 |
Q: We have two miniature poodles who are both 1 year of age. They both sleep inside on our beds. ... A: When you leave your dogs alone, be sure that they are in a secure location such as a large crate or ...
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| Could my toy poodle have brain damage? | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 and a half year toy poodle and ever since I've gotten her we have been calling her lolly ... A: She could have some kind of neurological problem going on with her. Since you probably don't know ...
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| Stomach pain | 8/11/2009 |
Q: From the first week I bought my son poodle, he had stomach problems. Often he sounds as though he ... A: He sounds like he has some kind of digestive disorder. You first might try giving him some ...
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| bald spot on my miniature poodle | 8/10/2009 |
Q: My miniature poodle is three years old and has never had a problem with her skin before. She has a ... A: Though I won't be able to give you a clear diagnosis because I can't see your dogs spot, I can ...
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| wake up at night | 8/10/2009 |
Q: Mu poodle wakes up 2 times at night, at 24 and 4am.. is this because he has only 5 weeks? I didnt ... A: One thing you can do for your young dog is to put a tick tock clock in his crate (or wherever he ...
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| not drinking | 8/7/2009 |
Q: My 6 month old poodle got his routine grooming on yesterday. When we got home I noticed he was ... A: Your dogs leg is probably sore from being cut, and she probably doesn't want to use it much until it ...
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| snorting | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My 1 1/2 year old female toy poodle sometimes has "snorting" fits. It sounds like she has a hairball ... A: I don't think that what your dog has now is the same thing as the dog who died from the Heart ...
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| 6 year old Poodle growling and snapping | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I just acquired a 6 year old male Poodle -- not fixed. From head to floor, he stands about 12 - 15 ... A: While getting your dog neutered is good for the dog if you don't plan to breed him, I don't think it ...
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| toy poodles fighting | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I have three toy poodles who have been together for three years with no problem. I took the older ... A: You didn't say which dog of your is the Boss Dog, but I can assume that it is probably not the older ...
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| Std. Poodle stressed from grooming | 8/6/2009 |
Q: We have our first family dog...an almost 2 yr. old Std. Poodle, white, male. He gets a lot of ... A: I don't think this is normal at all. Your dog is stressing out because he doesn't want to go to the ...
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| Urinating in crate | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have a female toy poodle puppy that is 15 weeks old. She is doing very well with potty training, ... A: It is probably that your dog just hasn't gotten full control of her bladder yet. Dogs usually get ...
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| frequent gagging, throw-ups | 8/2/2009 |
Q: We are owners of our second standard poodle, and I foolishly hoped that our first dog's frequent ... A: Some Poodles tend to have sensitive stomachs and are prone to vomiting after they eat. It can be ...
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| tail trouble after grooming | 7/31/2009 |
Q: The last two times we have groomed our toy poodle she comes home and walks sideways with her tail ... A: Chances are it could be irritation caused by being shaved close around her rear. The skin around ...
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| Poodle Coat Color | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I got my toy poodle when he was 8 weeks old and he was a pretty apricot color. When I took him to ... A: Your groomer should have just scissored your dog rather than shaving him like she did. Your dogs ...
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| temper | 7/30/2009 |
Q: do they tend to have a bad temper and tend to stay close to just one person. A: No, most Poodles have a great temperment and love everyone. You DO have to be picky about where you ...
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| General poodle temperament | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I had recently developed a sudden facination for poodles and I am intereste in adopting one but I ... A: I would say that both people are kind of correct. Poodles (all varieties) in general tend to be ...
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| Toy Poodle | 7/29/2009 |
Q: My toy poodle seems to have something going on with his penis. I looked at it yesterday and it was ... A: This is actully normal and not a big problem. He most likely got excited (as with most males, ...
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| Color of my poodle | 7/29/2009 |
Q: Are there ever blue poodles with black faces? My poodle was 12 weeks old when I got him, he was ... A: Due to your description of your dogs color, I would be pretty sure that he is a Blue. I also have a ...
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| Standard Poodle | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I have a standard poodle that loves to run in house and chase (and chew) on my small dog. He is 1 ... A: Your dog is being dominate over the little dog and could very well hurt the little guy if the other ...
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| tumor | 7/27/2009 |
Q: we believe my miniature poodle has a tumor on his stomach. it has grown very fast. i am afraid that ... A: Since I can't see your dog or evaluate him from here, I would say that a trip to your Vet would be ...
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| Neutering | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I rescured a Mini poodle that was found, neutered at 5 years old, teeth removed due to decay and ... A: Since you don't know alot about this dogs past, it will be hard to know if his skittish-ness is due ...
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| flea baths for pregnant miniature toy poodles | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I have a pregnant miniature toy poodle and i'm pretty sure she has fleas. i want to get rid of them ... A: Using the shampoo on your dog would not harm the puppies if you don't keep the shampoo on the dog ...
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| problem... | 7/25/2009 |
Q: i have a toy poodle and i have problem training him to go to toilet...so i decided to train him on ... A: Those stains are due to chemicals in your dogs saliva or tears mixing with chemicals in the hair. ...
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| toy poodles | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I have a toy poodle she's two years old. Had her first litter of puppies 14 weeks ago, which have ... A: Actually, females come into heat on average every 6 months, or twice a year. They can sometimes ...
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| female shihtzu mating with male poodle | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I am trying to get an immature male poodle to mate with a female shihtzu. Is there anything I can do ... A: I am not sure how much you know about breeding, but the female has to be in heat before the male ...
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| Bernie | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have been told that you should not shave your standard poodle until after his adult coat comes in ... A: Actually, its the other way around. If you shave your dog early his adult coat will start to come ...
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| toy poodles | 7/23/2009 |
Q: we purchase a toy poodle and it seems our peaches is going to be a mini-poodle, is it possible that ... A: Unfortunately breeding between Miniature and Toy Poodles happens all too frequently. What you get ...
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| Poodle | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I just adopted a Poodle 1 week ago she is scratching and her hair is falling out when i got her she ... A: She can stay on the benedryl until the problem clears up. This will either be until you find a food ...
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| Poodle | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I just adopted a Poodle 1 week ago she is scratching and her hair is falling out when i got her she ... A: Your dog could have allergies and is scratching because of it. Dogs can have allergies to the same ...
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| problem... | 7/20/2009 |
Q: i have a toy poodle and i have problem training him to go to toilet...so i decided to train him on ... A: The first thing you need to do is estabolish a place where you want to put the pads. Keep them ...
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| projected size of my mini poodles | 7/19/2009 |
Q: My puppy was 3-lbs at eight weeks old the mom and dad are on the smaller side. What is the ... A: My size projection is based on the average size of a Miniature Poodle, not just on your dogs size ...
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| projected size of my mini poodles | 7/19/2009 |
Q: My puppy was 3-lbs at eight weeks old the mom and dad are on the smaller side. What is the ... A: If your dog is about 3 lbs now, I project his adult size to be around 20-22 lbs and around 12" at ...
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| im worried | 7/17/2009 |
Q: my 8 yr old toy poodle has had mild seizures on n off for the past couple yrs. the first time we ... A: It sounds like it was a mild form of the seizure, but I haven't seen one like that go on for hours ...
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| Std Poodle Weak Rear Legs | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I apologize if you have answered this question before but I didn't see my exact problem asked. I ... A: You might think about getting him on some Glucosamine and Chondroitin, which will help will ...
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| my 16 yr old female pappilon | 7/15/2009 |
Q: she seems to go through month long periods or even longer of constant licking of her underside and ... A: You need to make sure that what she is expressing is really milk and not something worse like ...
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| poodle size | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Do you know of a reputable breeder in New England who has relatively small standards? Say 18-20 inch ... A: The reason that I assume that she might have smaller Standards is that alot of breeders that have ...
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| poodle size | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Do you know of a reputable breeder in New England who has relatively small standards? Say 18-20 inch ... A: I did a little searching and here is what I pulled up. I think they are in Mass, rather than NE, ...
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| Poodle will not play | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I purchased a year old poodle who had spent most of his life in a kennel. I have had him for 2 days ... A: The first step is to give the dog a chance to get to know your place a bit more before asking him to ...
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| Toy Poodle | 7/12/2009 |
Q: MY poodle is 6yrs. old and just recently he has started having diffcutly jumping up on the sofa and ... A: Since I can't physically see your dog, I can only guess as to what might be wrong with your dog. It ...
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| descended testicle | 7/12/2009 |
Q: My 1 1/2 year old cockapoo has a descended testicle, the one testicle that he has is very small, Is ... A: Ok, I am confussed here. You say that your dog has a descended testicle, yet you also mention HIM ...
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| male toy poodle fertility | 7/10/2009 |
Q: Could you please tell me when male dogs become fertile? A: Most male dogs start getting their sperm around 6-9 months of age. With males, you don't have to ...
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| mating. | 7/10/2009 |
Q: i have a full maltese and my friend has a shih poo(toy poodle and shitzu mix). we have been trying ... A: If it has been more than 5-6 days since your female stopped bleeding, then she is probably out of ...
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| mating. | 7/9/2009 |
Q: i have a full maltese and my friend has a shih poo(toy poodle and shitzu mix). we have been trying ... A: Chances are that the female just isn't ready to be bred yet. Females will start their heat by ...
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| Poodle won't eat anything crunchy | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature poodle that is about three years old and she won't eat dry dog food, biscuits or ... A: Since your dog is picky (alot of toy Poodles are) and thats fairly common, try this recipe (along ...
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| standard poodle stud | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 yr old standard poodle male. Our female is in heat and flagging him, he is interested but ... A: Your female may not be in full breeding heat yet. Your female may be standing for him and flagging, ...
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| Dry hair | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have 2 toy poodles who are less than 1 year. I have a few questions. First is I was just ... A: You don't say whether they are brothers/sisters or not, but it really wouldn't matter that much ...
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| 3 y/o Toy Poodle Falling Over | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have a Pedigree Male Toy Poodle, who is 3 years old this month. He was castrated last year. His ... A: It sounds like your dog has had a couple of small seizures rather than cramps. You might contact ...
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| breeding | 7/6/2009 |
Q: i would like tomate my poodle she is 1yr when is a good time to mate her i was told with her 2nd ... A: Yes, your dog needs to be in heat (bleeding) in order to become pregnant. The female will start to ...
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| Bald Patch on Toy Poodle | 7/6/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old black toy poodle developed a bald patch off center on the middle of his back about 1" ... A: It could have been the water, if it was very hot it could have damaged the hair follicles there. ...
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| TOY POODLE | 7/6/2009 |
Q: My toy poodle is 55 days pregnant today and our male toy poodel continues sniffing her and tried to ... A: This is not too strange because as the puppies move around, they make room for each other and your ...
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| rescue standard poodle versus our cat | 7/4/2009 |
Q: he is very good except for chasing our poor, now terrified, cat. what can we do A: One thing you need to do is to dominate this dog. When he does something that you don't want him to ...
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| aging miniature poodle | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 19 year old poodle (yes 19) and for the past 3 years he has declined to the point where he ... A: You are not alone in your dog issues as they pertain to an elderly dog. They sometimes have ...
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| poodles | 7/4/2009 |
Q: they gave me a poodle and she is like conceited i don't know what to give herr help me please... ... A: Your dog is just picky (alot of toy Poodles are) and thats fairly common. Try this recipe (along ...
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| Breeding | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I have a gorgeous chocolate brown male toy poodle who will be 1 yr old on 5th August. Is he ready ... A: Since your boy is 1 yrs old, he is old enough to father puppies. You should get him checked though ...
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| skin change | 7/3/2009 |
Q: i have a 5 month old male poodle mix. about 2 weeks ago i started noticing that he was licking and ... A: Some dogs get this and I am not sure why. It is a skin issue, and can be helped with Prescription ...
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| Diet for seizures | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I wrote recently regarding my small poodle who has seizures. I have started her on the diet that ... A: Any kind of spinach is good, but if you use canned, wash it under cold water to get some of the salt ...
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| Toy Poodle seems to be going deaf | 7/2/2009 |
Q: Our 13 year old toy poodle doesn't respond to us unless we yell loud at her. Do you think she may ... A: It could be a combo of both. Get an appointment with your Groomer to have the hair removed from his ...
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| My 19 week old poodle doesnt want to eat | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I've been having problems with my puppy because he doesn't want to eat his food, I've tried a lot of ... A: Try this recipe (along with dry food if he will eat it) as it will provide Vitamins and Minerals ...
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| Vomiting | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Our 3.5 months old standard poodle pupy suddenly started to have problems digesting food. He would ... A: You might try a high quality puppy food such as Bil-Jac, Nutro Natural Choice Puppy, Chicken Soup ...
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| TOY POODLE | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My toy poodle is 55 days pregnant today and our male toy poodel continues sniffing her and tried to ... A: You can see and feel the babies moving around day 45. She is right on schedule and nothing to worry ...
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| poodle colours when breeding | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Hi i have a toy white female and a brown toy male he comes from mainly brown breeding and she is ... A: I have a webpage that will tell you more about color breeding than I can, but since you would be ...
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| TOY POODLE | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My toy poodle is 55 days pregnant today and our male toy poodel continues sniffing her and tried to ... A: Aren't all males like that? :) Yes, its normal for the male to want to mount her because her ...
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| breeding | 6/30/2009 |
Q: i would like tomate my poodle she is 1yr when is a good time to mate her i was told with her 2nd ... A: Actually I just answered a question about this. You should wait to breed your dog until she is at ...
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| Breeding | 6/30/2009 |
Q: Is a 5 month old poodle too young to breed? When is the appropiate time for a poodle to breed? A: YES YES YES!! You should never breed any dog until they are at least 2 yrs old. A dog that is ...
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| My standard poodle smells | 6/29/2009 |
Q: i just got two standard poodles and they smell all the time. We have to wash them once a week maybe ... A: Try the recipe for removing Skunk Smell off a dogs coat. 1/2 bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide 2 ...
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| Standard poodles behaviour | 6/29/2009 |
Q: My mom just bought a 5 year poodle from the SPCA and I have 3 year old twins. How is this dog going ... A: Most Poodles love kids and do really well around them, especially the Standard Poodles. Be sure ...
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| Digestive/stomach problems | 6/29/2009 |
Q: My toy poodle is 12 years and has always had an issue where she will stop eating for a day, her ... A: I would at least call your Vet about this and see what they have to say. There could be a number of ...
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| Poodle skin problem | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a poodle cross rescue dog.He is five and very active. He is a very fussy eater and only ... A: If your dog will only eat chicken, you might try this recipe to see if you can get him to eat a bit ...
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| Best dog food for poodle | 6/27/2009 |
Q: what is the best dog food for poodle. I have tried puppy chow and kibble n bits. A: The best foods for dogs are foods that are made with natural products that that contain Meat as the ...
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| My Toy Poodle | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 month old toy poodle, who whimpers and bits his behind most times after pooping. He has ... A: It sounds like your puppy could have full anal glands. You will need to take him to either his ...
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| poodle coat | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature poodle that will be 10 weeks on Monday. It is all white except her ears which is ... A: Well, actually both answers are correct. If you shave your dog now, it will start the curly hair ...
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| 13 week old Standard Poodle Puppy | 6/25/2009 |
Q: Okay I have 2 questions. I am considering buying another Standard. I already have one and she is a ... A: I felt the same way with the colors as you and I have been breeding Poodles for over 10 years. What ...
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| 13 yrs old - normal aging symptoms? | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have a poodle that I adopted about 3 yrs ago. Since she returned from the kennel about 2 weeks ... A: The reduction in hearing and the extra sleeping is common, but the disorientation isn't normal. ...
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| breeding | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have a standard poodel, and a friend of mine has the male, which is the brother of mine, from a ... A: Even though these dogs are out of different litters, they are still brother and sister, therefore it ...
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| ongoing ear infections | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have 2 standards, ages 2 and 3, that have frequent ear infections. Is there a dog food that may ... A: I feel your pain in the ear department. I have 4 Std Poodles, and that is 8 ears to look after. I ...
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| Mini poodle potty question | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I have a mini poodle who is potty trained, but lately her routine has completely changed. In the ... A: Since she has changed her routine, change yours some also. Instead of letting her out in the ...
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| Male Toy Poodle | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have a poodle (buster) who is 14months old. If i wanted to him to mate w/ female (i guess make him ... A: The best way for you to advertise your boy for Stud is to put an ad in the paper to let people know ...
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| poodle cross howling | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old poodle-cockerspaniel cross who has suddenly started howling a lot when we are ... A: It could be that he/she is just board in the house all day and has picked up this bad habit. Try ...
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| Standard Poodle Litters | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have heard that when purchasing a puppy (we are interested in a brown male Standard Poodle) that ... A: Thats not always true that you not purchase a females first litter. If the breeder breeds the ...
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| Poodle licking and gaging | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old standard poodle just started licking the carpet, blankets etc... when he lays down and ... A: I am not sure what could be causing your dog to lick like this. It could be that he has something ...
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| runny eyes | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have had two litters of maltipoos. Both litters, at least one pup suffered from runny eyes and ... A: Some puppies will outgrow the runny eyes, some won't. It depends on what is causing the runny eyes. ...
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| First heat cycle | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have a healthy 15 month old Standard Poodle and she hasn't had her first heat yet. From what I've ... A: Its not so uncommon for a female to be late with their first heat, or to miss it altogether. I ...
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| Toy Poodle | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I feel like a new mother. I just adopted a retired 4 year old poodle from a breeder and I ... A: Congratulations on your new adoption. First,depending on how long ago you got her, she might just ...
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| disoriented old mini poodle | 6/11/2009 |
Q: My boy is 15-1/2 years old, and has quite bad arthritis. He also had encephalitis almost 3 years ... A: There are several suggestions I can give you for your boy. To help with the peeing in the house, ...
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| re: how much do i feed per dog. | 6/11/2009 |
Q: i read your reply about stinky dogs. i am having the same problem with my 3 rescued toys. i will do ... A: I would first try mixing just a couple of teaspoons in with their dry food. You could also give ...
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| how much water is enough | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I sometimes take care of a 14 yr old toy poodle (7 lbs) who has a loose trachea, and he coughs and ... A: I am not a Vet, so this is just my opinion, but I would say a dog needs more water than just a few ...
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| destruction | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Honestly, can you suggest something that will help me with this dog? Marco is a male standard ... A: Well, your neighbor hit it on the head and so did you when you mentioned that he is still Puppy, and ...
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| shaking | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Our toy poodle is 1 1/2 years old. She shakes constantly, even when sitting on our laps. I know we ... A: The shaking can be due to over-excitement about being around you, or nervousness to something, ...
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| Standard Poodle Puppy | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 week old standard poodle puppy and the owner use to feed him 4 cups of food a day. I ... A: For now, I would feed your dog 3 times a day if that works for you. I would feed him around 1 cup ...
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| Standard Poodle | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have a silver standard 7 month old female poodle. The vet says he thinks she may not get much ... A: Your dog should continue to grow until around 9 months to a year. They can fill out until they are ...
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| Toy Poodle | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have a male Chocolate Phantom toy poodle, now 6 months old and weighs 10 1/2 pounds. At what age ... A: Your boy should reach full height around 1-1 1/2 yrs of age and will fill out until at least that ...
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| Teacup Poodle Foot Fear | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Our five and a half pound teacup poodle is a terrific dog. She's super well behaved and obedient but ... A: With the eating thing, don't give in to her game. She will eventually eat if she is hungry enough, ...
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| Sick puppy | 6/3/2009 |
Q: My toy poodle is 8 weeks old. He as had his first shots and deworm. He was started on Pedigrees ... A: Your puppy is just reacting to the new food. Its ok for him to have the runny stool for a day or ...
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| Seizures | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Is there a special diet I could feed my toy poodle (weighs 6 lbs) that might help with seizures? ... A: You might try this diet that I have suggested to other people with seizure dogs. It has vitamins ...
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| Moyens | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I am confused as to what size a Moyen/Klein poodle is. The height thing just leaves an awfully lot ... A: I have been dealing with Poodles for over 30 years and have never heard of a Moyen/Klein Poodle. As ...
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| gagging throwing up, smelly miniature poodle} | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I love your site!!!I recently was giving a min. black poodle and for the first day or two she ... A: The sound that your dog is making when she vomits isn't abnormal, but the fact that she is vomiting ...
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| gagging throwing up, smelly miniature poodle | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I love your site!!!I recently was giving a min. black poodle and for the first day or two she ... A: One thing you can try with your dog to help her not throw up as much, and to help keep her eating ...
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| size of poodle & potty training | 5/28/2009 |
Q: My husband and I purchased a "toy poodle" in apricot when it was 2 mths old so it was really small ... A: Your "Toy" Poodle may instead be a Miniature Poodle rather than a Standard Poodle. The Toy Poodle ...
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| 7 year old toy poodle | 5/28/2009 |
Q: my poodle has a few bumps on her skin. they feel like fatty tumors and do not have much size to ... A: Small, tumor like growths on the dogs skin are fairly common in Poodles as they age. They are ...
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| My 13 y/o standard poodle | 5/27/2009 |
Q: my standard poodle Jazmin is 13 and has had a tumor on her left side for the last 3 years. It has ... A: Chances are that the tumor is probably not cancerous, since it has been there for 3 years. Since it ...
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| worms | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Apparently, our 12 week STD poodle puppy has been tested positively for round and hook worms. Is ... A: I would go ahead and just use a Vet approved wormer for your puppy. I use a product called D-Worm ...
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| Standard female poodle | 5/26/2009 |
Q: A friend's 16 year-old female poodle recently stopped going up familiar stairs, could not climb a ... A: It could be a number of things, anything from an illness, decreased sight, neurological issues, ...
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| breeding | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to breed a standard poodle (male large) to a Westiepoo (female small)and if so how is ... A: Both the actual breeding and the birth of the puppies, if the puppies are large due to the Std ...
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| Mini Poodle | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I have a litter of mini parti poodles and one in the litter a male was born a blue and white...not ... A: Congrats on your litter. While I am no expert on the genes of Poodles and what makes different ...
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| HELP | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Our poodle had an abnormally long seizure today and is throwing up a lot. What, if anything, can we ... A: Sorry to hear about your dogs seizure. I know from experience with my own Std Poodle that seizures ...
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| Toy Poodle of 18 months | 5/23/2009 |
Q: My male toy poodle (Truffle) seems to be having a weak stomach. He has diarrhea about 3 times in ... A: Don't worry about your questions as I enjoy being able to help people help their pets. You can ...
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| lymphoma cancer in standard poodle | 5/23/2009 |
Q: My standard poodle is 4 years old and was diagnosed with lymphoma. His lymphnodes were all swollen ... A: My condolences to you and your dog. I know how hard the diagnosis of cancer of any kind to a dog ...
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| breeding | 5/22/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to breed a standard poodle (male large) to a Westiepoo (female small)and if so how is ... A: No, it is not wise to breed your Male Std with your WestiePoo. The difference in size could hurt ...
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| Skittish Toy Poodle | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 15 month old male parti-poodle (9 lbs) who has been extremely skittish and nervous since ... A: Your best bet is to take your boy out as much as possible and get him exposed to alot of different ...
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| Aggression | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have a tiny toy poodle who is hypoglycemic. The other day, he threw up clear white foam. I know ... A: I have heard of dogs acting like this before, but am not sure what causes this. It can be different ...
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| about my puppys | 5/20/2009 |
Q: i have a female toy poodle and a male tea cup poodle and they had puppys on 5/14 and i want to know ... A: The typical age that puppies can leave their mother is 8 weeks of age. The longer they stay with ...
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| mini goldendoodle | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I am interested in purchasing a mini goldendoodle. There is a breeder in Ontario who has been doing ... A: As long as the breeder is responsible and uses a smaller Retriever and an appropriate sized ...
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| Mini Poodle in Heat | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if this is my poodle's second heat at what point do I introduce her to the stud? Is ... A: Poodles are usually in heat for around 3 weeks. In the first week, you will see blood on your dogs ...
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| breeding toy poodles | 5/18/2009 |
Q: my male is having trouble penetrating my female, he starts out fine but never enters, he ends up ... A: Your male sounds like many other male dogs that get over-excited when breeding and hit everything ...
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| standard poodles | 5/17/2009 |
Q: does the color of the poodle have anything to do with the temperment. A: Here is an answer that I recently wrote to another person that asked about color/temperment. As for ...
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| Toy poodle puppies | 5/16/2009 |
Q: My Mothers toy poodle is pregnant for the first time and we were wondering how many puppies they ... A: The average size litter for a Toy Poodle is around 2-3 puppies. Sometimes there can be more, but ...
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| Growth of Standard Poodle pup | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 1/2 month old female Standard Poodle puppy who has gotten a bit bigger than I thought ... A: More than just the parents, the genetic tree that is behind your dog will help determine how big ...
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| FEEDING | 5/11/2009 |
Q: What tests do I need to do to breed my standard poodle? ANSWER: Hello Veronika, I went to the ... A: You might try soaking your dogs food in water before giving it to him if he is constipated. You can ...
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| Sickness | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a teacup poodle last night. He is 7 weeks old. He got sick on the way to our ... A: Your dog is probably just suffering from the adjustment of going from one home to another. Car ...
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| weight gain after 6 months of age | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I have a toy poodle. She is 6 months old and has recently been spayed. She weighs about 2.8 kg. I ... A: She should have most of her height by 6 months of age, and will mainly need to fill out some. As ...
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| small standard poodle | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I'll soon be retiring and am planning to get a poodle. Although I prefer the characteristics of the ... A: A Miniature Poodle may be just what you ordered. They range in size from 11"-to 15" at the shoulder ...
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| Is my Poodle in heat? | 5/10/2009 |
Q: My Poodle is 5 months old. Is she too young to be in heat? She is constantly licking her genitalia. ... A: It sounds like your dog is "dying" her own fur by licking that area. Chemicals in the dogs saliva ...
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| Predicting adult conformation | 5/10/2009 |
Q: Is there a puppy 'best age' predictor of conformation for standard poodles? You often hear people ... A: With Poodles being all different sizes and coming from a diverse range of genetic backgrounds, it is ...
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| temperament as it related to color | 5/7/2009 |
Q: You mentioned to an other reader that you have noticed differences in temperament in standard ... A: To start, let me explain the difference between in-breeding and line breeding. Line breeding is ...
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| AKC | 5/7/2009 |
Q: How can I register my poodle Sophie? Her mother is papered her father is not. Thank you Kathy A: In order to register a dog in most orginations, you need both parents to be registered first. If ...
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| potty training | 5/6/2009 |
Q: We have just rescued a miniature female poodle from a poodle rescue.She is very shy and seems to be ... A: One of the best things you can try is to take her outside to her "green area" and walk her around ...
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| Std Poodle Puppy Hair does it change? | 5/6/2009 |
Q: My year old STD poodle has very soft, curly hair. Someone with an 3yo poodle said that was puppy ... A: Since your dog is one year old now, you should start seeing the coat start to change any time. ...
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| Poodle Skin Color Change | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have a poodle who weights appx 7.5lbs and is 2yrs old. She is White with a little tip of Apricot ... A: There can be a number of reasons that your dogs skin will change color like that. It can be ...
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| Breeding | 5/5/2009 |
Q: What tests do I need to do to breed my standard poodle? A: I went to the http://www.vipoodle.com site for this information. These are tests that your dog ...
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| having puppies | 5/4/2009 |
Q: my poodle is 50days into having puppies she has acted a little different today i took her temp it ... A: Usually puppies come around day 63 or so. I have heard of them coming maybe a few days early, but ...
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| std poodle behavior/housebreaking | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 7month old std poodle female - she is a shy girl. I have had her 2 weeks now. She ... A: As to your dog getting to accept your husband, let him take over some of her care. You said that ...
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| Poodle changing Color | 5/3/2009 |
Q: My dog, a cavapoo (cavalier king charles spaniel/poodle) has developed a white almost bristly patch ... A: I am not really sure what would cause your dog to develop this course patch of hair on his rump. ...
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| Nails | 5/3/2009 |
Q: My toy poodle is 2 years old now and no matter how short I keep his nails trimmed, they still manage ... A: This could be due to genetics or his diet. He may need more keratin (which is what our bodies use ...
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| cycle | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I have a poodle she is a year old she has already gone into heat she is finished,my question is how ... A: Most dogs will come into heat twice a year or once every 6 months or so, give or take a month. ...
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| new poodle mommie | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I have a toy poodle who had 2 puppies. I'd like to know what is the best type of food she need's to ... A: As long as the food is a premium food and has real meat as a near the first ingredient, it should be ...
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| poodles | 5/1/2009 |
Q: My 7 year old poodle has something on her spleen. The vets want to take her spleen out . This is ... A: Since I am not a Vet, I am probably not the best person to ask about this. I do know that people ...
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| MY MINI POODLE | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A MIN POODLE SHE IS GOING ON 3YRS AND MY MALE TOY POODLE GOT STUCK FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH ... A: It sounds like you are going to have puppies in 63 days. If you didn't think it was right, you ...
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| limping | 4/30/2009 |
Q: i dont know what happened to her but molly is all of a sudden limping, she waits for me to pick her ... A: Since I am not a Vet and can't see your dog, you will need to evaluate your dog yourself and see ...
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| My puppy (minature poodle) | 4/29/2009 |
Q: My poodle skin is very dark...You can see it under his belly and when I give him a bath the skin ... A: Sometimes medicines can cause the skin to change color, but other things can affect the skin color ...
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| In Season question | 4/29/2009 |
Q: We are new poodle owners and understand the 'heat' cycle, however, just curious whether poodles (and ... A: Though I have had Std Poodles for many years, I have never had any of the females expirence ...
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| Red Stain on Vaginal area | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I have a middle-aged white toy poodle who has developed a dark rust-like stain on her little wick ... A: It is most likely due to her licking her vaginal area, and the chemicals in her saliva mix with ...
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| Another question about my standard poodle | 4/27/2009 |
Q: After our standard first year, she started having what appeared to be seizures. In the last two ... A: Sorry to hear about Javert's seizure. They are really horrible to watch. Yes, they are fairly ...
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| skin | 4/27/2009 |
Q: just started noticing on my black mini poodles lower belly, that there is a patch of skin that is ... A: Because your dog is possibly suffering from allergies, you may want to go ahead and use a dog ...
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| birthing | 4/26/2009 |
Q: .. K here goes, I have a gorgeous (aren't all poodles)white mini poodle approx 6-7 yrs old ( & ... A: Of course they are gorgeous, intelligent, loyal, and one of the best breeds you could ever ask for ...
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| Another question about my standard poodle | 4/26/2009 |
Q: After our standard first year, she started having what appeared to be seizures. In the last two ... A: Sounds to me like your dogs have a genetic seizure condition since they are brother/sister and both ...
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| My standard licks her bed a lot | 4/26/2009 |
Q: My white, standard female (3 years old) has started licking the material on her bed. I noticed that ... A: I am not sure about the reason dogs lick things like this. My parents have a dog that licks their ...
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| skin | 4/26/2009 |
Q: just started noticing on my black mini poodles lower belly, that there is a patch of skin that is ... A: It could be a number of things that is causing her skin to turn black like that. It could be ...
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| Puppy Mill :( | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted a rescued teacup poodle from a Puppy Mill. He was brought to our vet clinic a few ... A: Start with the fact that he will go on a towel. If you want to teach him to go on papers, line his ...
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| party poodles | 4/24/2009 |
Q: We recently purchased a "party poodle". We are curious as to wether or not it is cross-bred; ... A: A Parti Poodle is a color combination of one or more colors in a pure-bred Poodle. Parti refers to ...
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| Barking | 4/23/2009 |
Q: How to train toy poodle not to bark very often or without a reason. I am going to get my puppy in ... A: The best way to teach your dog not to bark is first to teach him the "Bark" Command. When you play ...
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| Home cooked food for minature poodles | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Great site! I have a female miniature poodle (age: 6 yrs). She is very unhealthy. I have spent a ... A: The gaging could be due to allergies, or something bothering her in her throat. It could also be ...
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| poodle | 4/15/2009 |
Q: How many babies can a mother poodle born? A: This will depend first on the size of the dog. Toy Poodles usually will have anywhere from 2-4 ...
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| poodle colour | 4/14/2009 |
Q: Is this normal for a silver female and an apricot male standard parents to be born a few silvers, a ... A: It is normal for Silvers, Blacks and Creams to be born into the same litter. Alot of breeders will ...
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| poodle behavior | 4/13/2009 |
Q: my toy poodle is 3 years old and she has just started crying and scratching her bed or my sofa.she ... A: Being that I am not a Vet and can't see your dog, I can't diagnosis your dogs condition. It could ...
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| Black Patch Appearing on Muzzle | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have an apricot/cream 2yr old toy poodle. Just recently I noticed a small black patch appearing ... A: This could be a skin infection or a place where he got an injury. Even a minor injury (such as ...
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| potty accidents | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 and a half year old spayed female poodle. over the past 6 months she has been having ... A: There are a couple of things you can do that will help her. You didn't say when you feed her every ...
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| Puppy changing colour | 4/12/2009 |
Q: He was dark brown when I got him at 8 weeks old, but he has since started to lighten considerably. ... A: Actually, its fairly common in a lot of breeds. Silver Poodles for example, are born black and turn ...
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| pregnant 7 year old poodle | 4/11/2009 |
Q: yeah i was wondering if my grandmas dog who is an 7 year old poodle mix can have her babies and live ... A: Your dog should be ok giving birth to her puppies if she is healthy already. Make sure that you ...
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| When is it too cold to walk a teacup poodle | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I just got a teacup poodle. She is paper trained but I would like to have her trained to potty ... A: Poodles can withstand fairly cold temperatures without ill-effect. If you are concerned about her ...
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| hair color/ skin pigment change | 4/10/2009 |
Q: my standard poodle has a strange patch on the back of his head. his hair is almost gone and skin ... A: Sounds like your dog may have had an injury there or maybe a Hotspot. When a dog gets a skin injury ...
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| ,dogs pupil | 4/10/2009 |
Q: my miniature poodle,who is three years old has what looks like a piece of hair in his left eye. it ... A: If its a hair, you can take a damp paper towel and gently wipe across the eye to remove the hair. ...
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| Poodle balding | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I received an email that the answer to my question was posted on this site...but I can't find it. ... A: I have never heard of a Poodle loosing hair around his skull area like you described before. It ...
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| curious toy poodle owner | 4/9/2009 |
Q: how many pups does a toy poodle have in her first liter. A: A typical Toy Poodle litter is around 2-4 puppies, though this depends on how many eggs got ...
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| poodle picks up his plate | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have a rescue 4yr old toy male poodles. At feeding time he waits for my mom to fix his plate,at ... A: It could be alot of things that is causing your dog to do this, all of which are harmless. It could ...
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| irritated poodle ears | 4/7/2009 |
Q: After being told that the inner ear hair of a poodle puppy was to be kept trimmed, I decided to trim ... A: The best thing that you can do to remove the hair from your dogs ears is your fingers. Pulling the ...
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| Poodle coat color | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old toy poodle and her coat is changing from when I got her at 6 weeks she was ... A: From what you described and from the picture, it looks like your girl is a Blue rather than a Black. ...
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| my poodle | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I was just at the animal clinic and the doctor was saying that our Toy Poodle Miniature is under ... A: I wouldn't say that a 6 lb Toy Poodle is much underweight. An average Toy Poodle weights around ...
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| Car-ride quivers | 4/1/2009 |
Q: We have the most fun-loving 2 year old mini Parti poodle but it is breaking my heart when I see her ... A: Sometimes when a dog looks out the window too long on a car ride, it does the same thing it does to ...
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| toy poodle | 4/1/2009 |
Q: We just purchased a toy poodle puppy 9 weeks old and now her ears are sticking up. She only weighs ... A: Your dogs ears should lay down in a couple of weeks. The muscles need time to fully develop and ...
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| Poodle's stained paws | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have three white poodles, one has a reddish tint that started on her frt paws and now has moved tp ... A: The main reason that white dogs get reddish stains on their hair is because chemicals in the dogs ...
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| Grumpy Poodle | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Why does my poodle become so grumpy when woken up? A: Dogs, like people, when sleeping soundly will enter REM sleep, also known as dream sleep or deep ...
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| Irregular heart beat in toy poodle | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Our nearly two year-old rescue female toy is scheduled to be spayed on April 13. My husband is a ... A: In this instance, you would be better to ask your Vet about that than me. I know that most dogs can ...
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| Poodle with scab/tear stains | 3/24/2009 |
Q: My 10 yr old 8lb poodle always has tear stains. I just wash her face occasionally and don't worry ... A: Yes, I would go ahead and pick it off so that it can start to heal. To make it come off easier, you ...
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| adult standard poodle | 3/24/2009 |
Q: aweek ago we adopted an adult standard poodle. her previous owner was unhappy with how she did in ... A: My suggestion would be to feed her a cup of her dry food with this diet that I have created. It ...
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| adding a puppy | 3/24/2009 |
Q: We just added a second black girl miniature puppy,now 12 weeks.Last night she tried to jump up onto ... A: Sounds like your dog is trying to show you that he is dominate over you and that he controls when ...
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| Poodle with scab/tear stains | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My 10 yr old 8lb poodle always has tear stains. I just wash her face occasionally and don't worry ... A: It is not as common as a dog getting tears, but scabs due to the dried eyeball goo happen if you ...
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| Standard Poodle Size | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have a male standard poodle that is 6 months old. He currently weighes 34 lbs and is ... A: Yes, a picture would help me alot to determine if he will grow any more or not. Poodles usually ...
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| rust colored stain | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 2yr old white standard poodle that developed a rust colored stain. Our vet said the hair ... A: Your dog most likely had a Black parent in its background which is causing the stains. It could ...
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| Mini-Poodle | 3/20/2009 |
Q: We just got a rescue poodle 2 years old, he is very timid and nervous, but has attached to me ... A: Congradulations on your new Poodle, with time I am sure he will adapt to your lifestyle and will ...
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| Poodle shedding | 3/20/2009 |
Q: My toy poodle is shedding clumps of hair. We keep seeing little clumps of hair on the floor. Do you ... A: Poodles tend to shed a small amount and when they do it usually comes out in clumps that you are ...
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| timid 4 month old standard | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old standard that I bought a month ago. She goes to work with me every day in a ... A: When you approach someone, have your dog sit and then offer the person a treat to give to your dog. ...
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| growth | 3/19/2009 |
Q: At what age is a standard poodle full grown? A: Most Poodles will get their full height around 1 yrs old, but will continue to fill out until they ...
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| colitis/IBS | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 year old toy poodle who has had diarrhea for the last 14 days.....we have had blood work ... A: Since you have already seen your Vet, about the only thing that I can suggest is to try Kao Pectate ...
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| dew claws and paw issues | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature 1 year old red poodle. He seems to be frequently having problems with his feet. ... A: Dogs normally have 4 toes and nails on each foot, with the exception of breeds that have dewclaws. ...
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| Seizures | 3/17/2009 |
Q: My 12 yr old(10LBS) Poodle is starting to have episodes of breathing difficulty usually in the ... A: Without being able to see your dog, I can't give a diagnosis over the web. It could be allergies ...
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| toy poodle color | 3/17/2009 |
Q: My poodle is snow white with apricot colored ears. She does have some apricot spots on her back and ... A: Your poodle sounds like she is a Cream rather than White. Cream colored Poodles will have mostly ...
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| changing skin color | 3/13/2009 |
Q: we were given a white toy poodle at Christmas because the woman that had her could no longer take ... A: Your dogs skin becoming darker is due to her getting more pigment in that area of her skin and isn't ...
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| Chewing and Nip | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 week old Standard Poodle who constantly nips and chews. My 1o year old son is not doing ... A: Poodles, being retrievers love to have things in their mouth at any given time. As to what is in ...
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| Blue eyes in poodles | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I understand that blue eyes in poodles is considered to be a flaw. Are there any concerns for the ... A: Though blue eyes will exclude your dog from being shown in Comformation, there are no health issues ...
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| Standard Poodle query | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I own a black standard poodle he turned 8 in January. Last August we had him neutered taking advice ... A: I have heard of this before with males after being neutered. I have heard that it can be due to the ...
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| Red Standard Poodle | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My name is Daniel and I have a 13 week old standard poodle. He is a beautiful red and I was ... A: Since the Red color is due to a fading gene, chances are that your Poodle will fade some as he ages. ...
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| my toy poodle is not growing his curly coat... | 3/9/2009 |
Q: and i have a 7 month old poodle amd he has waves on his hair and some curly hair on his head but his ... A: Relax a bit, your puppy is still just that, a Puppy. He has puppy hair right now and that is part ...
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| Poodle breeding | 3/9/2009 |
Q: We have a toy poodle aged 7 years, and we are wondering if she is still ok to have pups? She hasn't ... A: Your dog should be ok if she is healthy and if she has good care while pregnant. Before breeding, ...
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| vomiting blood | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 4-yr old white small poodle.On 3 occasions within the past 6 mos she has vomited twice and ... A: With me not being a Vet and not having seen your dog, I can only guess as to what may be wrong with ...
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| Standard Poodle Concerns | 3/8/2009 |
Q: my 2 year old female went into heat the 3rd week of Dec 08. The last day of bleeding was Dec 25. ... A: Females are usually in heat for around 3-4 weeks from the time that you first see blood until the ...
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| teacup poodle | 3/7/2009 |
Q: my poodle has become inactive and yelps when i touch her stomach could she be pregnant we recently ... A: This doesn't sound like pregnancy to me. It could be anything from a bad case of doggie gas to ...
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| Poodle Ear Infection? | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old minature poodle. He is very healthy but has had two issues. Since he was about a ... A: Your dogs ear problem could be something worse than a yeast infection. Your best bet would be to go ...
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| Changes in genitalia of our female poodle | 3/5/2009 |
Q: We have had a rescue poodle approximately 20 months old since December 2008 and she has been spotty ... A: Your female is in heat at the moment. At around 9-11 days your female will be ready to breed, what ...
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| seizures/liver shunt | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I own 2 standard poodles (brothers from the same litter). My sister has 2 from a different litter ... A: My condolences over the loss of your sisters dog. I lost a dog about this time last year and I can ...
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| can my poodle get a hair cut when shes pregnant | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I was wondering my poodle is about a month pregnant and i was wondering if it was okay for her to ... A: Sure it is, as long as its not too stressful of a process. Actually its best to clip her short ...
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| toy poodle pup | 2/27/2009 |
Q: at what age is it safe to let a pup go outside (in our garden) in the rain? our pup is only 8 weeks ... A: As long as your puppy is current on his/her shots, it should be fine to go outside. Its good for it ...
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| pregancy | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have a toy poodle who is pregnant how long before puppies are born? Also is there any shots she ... A: Female dogs are pregnant for 63 days give or take a day. You can tell when she is getting close if ...
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| my pregnent dog | 2/26/2009 |
Q: my dog is a poodle mix she was in heat starting in december 30 and today in aprial 25 i wondering ... A: Your dog could go into labor at any time. It doesn't matter whether its in the morning or evening. ...
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| my poodle | 2/26/2009 |
Q: my poodle is about 1 year old has been fine till tonight my poodle was just playing with me running ... A: Since I can't physically see your dog, I can only guess as to what might be wrong with him. He ...
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| 5 yr old standard | 2/25/2009 |
Q: We have recently adopted a 5 year old Standard poodle. A former Champion , then used for breeding. ... A: What you need to do is teach her submissive training. When she gets around another dog, instead of ...
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| Cough Medicine | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I had some cough medicine pills and I think my dog ate the second pill in the 2 pill package. Is ... A: If your dog ate just one pill, I would observe him for a couple days to see that nothing goes wrong ...
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| Standard puppy | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 week old male puppy. We have had him a week. Fed him rice and burger until last friday ... A: It is normal for a dog to go through a diarrhea stage when switching foods. What is best to do, is ...
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| separation anxiety | 2/23/2009 |
Q: We just returned from a three day trip to find our Standard female poodle the shell of the dog we ... A: Sounds like your dog just got upset because you left. Even though he might be ok while you go out ...
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| brown spots | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 year old mimi poodle and have noticed that she has sporadic small brown spots on her ... A: Since I can't see your dog this is only my best guess, but from what it sounds like, it is probably ...
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| standard poodle | 2/22/2009 |
Q: She drools so much then vomits, any suggestions? A: You will need to re-condition your dog to going in the car. To do this, start out with your dog ...
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| toy poodle ear infecton? | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I just bought a toy poodle 2 days ago from a breeder and I was hugging her and smelled something so ... A: Sounds like she could have a mild infection in her one ear. You can use an over-the-counter product ...
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| eating | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 22 pound mini poodle He is a very bad eater. I have found that he will eat chicken and ... A: While your dog could surive off of this diet, its not very balanced or nutrious for him. What would ...
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| toy poodle breeding | 2/21/2009 |
Q: how do you start the breeding process? i have a male toy poodle 1 1/2 years old and a female toy ... A: Your first clue that your dog is going into heat will be her starting to bleed. When you first see ...
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| Standard Poodle ear infections | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Kim I am organizing our first Standard Poodle Club in town and one of the members informed me that ... A: The other dogs should be ok around the ear infections, as they are usually not contageous, but you ...
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| Black poodle color, grooming brush | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 yr old black standard poodle that in the last year has had quite a lot of ... A: As to Slick's color, it could be that he has a white or light colored dog in his background. Also, ...
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| Black poodle color, grooming brush | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 yr old black standard poodle that in the last year has had quite a lot of ... A: Here are some sites that talk about Poodle grooming. I find that a Slicker brush works best for ...
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| trying to breed-trouble hitting the target | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Tried to breed my 3 yo male toy poodle to a 2 yo toy poodle today. The male is taller than the ... A: Some males are just like that. So Gung Ho that they don't stop and think how to do "it", they just ...
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| shivers | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Like to know if toy and miniature poodles are one in the same. Our poodle is about 15 months old. ... A: Toy and Miniature Poodles are not the same breed. They were both bred down from the Standard ...
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| Standard Poodle Grooming | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I am a groomer also and have been grooming for about 7 years full time. I now own a 5 month old ... A: Your Pepsi looks great. As long as you keep up on the brushing and clipping of Pepsi, there is no ...
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| standard poodle colors | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Where I live; in the show ring, I see mostly blacks and whites with the occasional brown. I have a ... A: It shouldn't matter what color your dog is, as long as your dog is what the judge is looking for. ...
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| red teacup toy poodles | 2/15/2009 |
Q: i have just bought a teacup poodle&it has teas stains what is it caused by and how can we stop it ... A: Tear stains are caused by the tears mixing with chemicals in the hair. When the two combine, it ...
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| my poodle is having problems | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have a standard poodle who is about 3 years old. She is having her period at this time, but the ... A: I am no Vet, but your dog could have a case of intestinal parasites (worms) and you need to get her ...
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| Dog Food | 2/13/2009 |
Q: My little poodle is about 5 yrs. old. She has been having large loose stools and diarrhea for the ... A: Here are a couple that I pulled up: http://BlueBuff.com http://www.Iams.com/Product-comparison ...
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| baldspot/color | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have a female spayed 8 month old brown standard poodle. Her tail is 5 in and from 3-4 1/2 in she ... A: Hey There, The reason that she has the two darker brown spots is that when a dog gets a skin sore ...
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| poodle trying to nurse | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature poodle who is now almost 1 1/2 years old, Sushi. Her favorite playmate is our 5 ... A: I don't know why dogs do this even years after puppyhood, but I think it may have something to do ...
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| Standards and Running | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I'm sure I've gone about this the wrong way, but I must add to your response regarding standard ... A: I consider myself a "Poodle Expert" in that I know alot about Poodles, but there is always those ...
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| Cockapoo Separation Anxiety | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I recently got a 5 year old Cockapoo from an animal rescue house and he is having problems being ... A: You are going to have to reteach your dog to accept you being gone (or upstairs) and have him see ...
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| ears | 2/9/2009 |
Q: our toy poodle buster is always scratching its ears.What can be done A: Your dogs ears probably need to have the hair inside of them pulled. Proper ear care in Poodles is ...
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| toy poodle 9 weeks old | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I came home from work and my poodle wasnt acting the same. I did something really stupid two days ... A: Sorry I didn't get to you until now. I would think that cat treatment wouldn't be as bad for your ...
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| My mini poo is 8 years old (breeding) | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I want to know is breeding still possible for a dog his age? He has never mated before. Are there ... A: Your dog should still be able to sucessfully mate and sire puppies. If you want to be sure your ...
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| Agressive Toy Poodle | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month female toy poodle that can get very agressive. She will be sitting on you knee or ... A: Sounds like your dog is trying to show you that she is dominate over you and that she controls when ...
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| baldspot/color | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have a female spayed 8 month old brown standard poodle. Her tail is 5 in and from 3-4 1/2 in she ... A: Your Bambi is a BEAUTIFUL girl. I am very partial to the browns though I don't have one yet. (I ...
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| toy poodle health | 2/4/2009 |
Q: How often should we have our poodles anal gland cleaned? He has been pacing the floor and not ... A: Usually glands affect the rear end of the dog. The Anal Glands are located on either side of the ...
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| poodles | 2/3/2009 |
Q: how many times can a miniature poodle get pregnant in her lifetime A: Technally you can breed a dog from around one year of age, every heat (which is every 6 months) ...
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| 11 week old puppy weight | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I just got an 11 week old standard poodle puppy 1 day ago. How much should she weigh? Is a warm ... A: A warm nose doesn't tell if the dog is sick or not, so if your dogs nose is warm that just means ...
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| Stripe on nose | 2/3/2009 |
Q: We have a 5 year old standard poodle that is black with a lot of grey. His muzzle and tail are ... A: Perry is a very handsome boy. Yes, he is a Silver or he could be a Blue. Blue is just a Dark ...
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| toy poodle health | 2/2/2009 |
Q: How often should we have our poodles anal gland cleaned? He has been pacing the floor and not ... A: Anal Glands should be cleaned every time your dog is groomed. That is approxmately 2 months or so. ...
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| baldspot/color | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have a female spayed 8 month old brown standard poodle. Her tail is 5 in and from 3-4 1/2 in she ... A: She could be rubbing her tail in that spot and you not even notice. It could be a quick scrape on ...
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| standard poodle growth | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month std poodle bitch. I got her as litter runt at 1.2 kilos at 8 weeks. She brought ... A: Judging size can be tricky because there are several factors that determine how big a dog will be at ...
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| Stripe on nose | 1/31/2009 |
Q: We have a 5 year old standard poodle that is black with a lot of grey. His muzzle and tail are ... A: I have never seen a natural mark that looked like that on a dog. Does his hair GROW in like that or ...
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| House Accidents | 1/30/2009 |
Q: We aquired a one year old female,standard poodle two months ago from a breeder. We also have a 3 ... A: I have a couple of suggestions that may work for you with your Poodle. Have you tried using a ...
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| Very Large Standard Poodles | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have two standards. The first is male, all brown, is about 25 inches at the withers and weighs 47 ... A: You just described a Red Poodle to a T. The Red dogs tend to have a softer hair quality which makes ...
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| Toy Poodle /Diarrhea | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My little poodle is about 5 yrs. old. She has been having large loose stools and diarrhea for the ... A: Actually, the "Pink Stuff" works good for dogs. You can also give them Kaopectate. I would give ...
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| Playing to ruff with bigger dog | 1/26/2009 |
Q: The poodle plays plays plays will NOT rest LOL. He nips and jumps when he sees you also I have tried ... A: You are going to have to make your Poodle submit to your Staffie. When he is being rough with your ...
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| bitches fighting | 1/26/2009 |
Q: We have two female miniature poodles, a 1.5 year old and a 2.5 year old. Neither are spayed - the ... A: You are going to have to make the younger dog submit to the older dog. To do this, when the younger ...
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| Poodle Seizures | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 year old miniature poodle, Hershey. I'm not quite sure it's a seizure that he had but he ... A: Sounds like Seizure to me. Seizures can be anything from a blink of the eye, to a full-blown gran ...
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| standard poodle 2 years old recently acquired from breeder | 1/25/2009 |
Q: After 2 months, dog is doing great, house trained and cartrained, eating well, exercising well, ... A: It sounds like anxiety or nervousness to me. What you need to do is recondition him to his crate. ...
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| poodle behaviour question | 1/25/2009 |
Q: We have a seven-year old standard who is a lovely, gentle guy with an odd behaviour. When called to ... A: Your dog is showing submission to you. When you call him, don't look him in the face directly so he ...
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| Re: Playing with other dogs | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 months year old miniature puddle who is loving and overall well behaved but very ... A: You are going to have to teach your dog to submit to you and to other dogs. Do this at home a couple ...
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| poodle hair care | 1/24/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend shows dogs and her poodles hair is a little dry. What can she do to get the hair redy ... A: Try using some oil on the dogs coat. You can feed your dog some sardines in Olive oil which is good ...
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| biting | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I have a small toy poodle age 6, here recently he has started trying to bite me if he is sitting in ... A: Sounds like your dog is trying to show you that he is dominate and that he controls the situations ...
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| Pregnate Min Pin? | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature pincher and i believe shes pregnate. She breed with a male pin in late october ... A: Females tend to be pregnant for 63 days. Puppies can come early or a bit late, but not as late as ...
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| Aging Poodle | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My poodle is 15 years old and we have problems with him. He got deaf about 2 months ago and now I ... A: I still think that taking him to the Vet before anything else would be best, because he could be in ...
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| Breeding a male toy poodle | 1/21/2009 |
Q: . I am wondering what is the right age to breed my male poodle???Luigi is 7 months right now.. also ... A: Luigi should reach his full height around a yr old, though he will not fill out until he is a year ...
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| Poodle noses | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Can a poodle's nose cange from liver colored to black as it gets older or for any reason? A: Yes, sometimes a dogs nose color can change. It is due to loss of pigment in the skin. It can be ...
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| not eating | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have a toy poodle, 8 months old and under 3 pounds. She will only eat occasionally and then only a ... A: Sometimes Honey can cause allergies in dogs. You might contact your Vet first to see if he/she ...
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| Picky eater | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have a standard poodle about 1 1/2 years old. She's the love of my family's life...she is the ... A: It seems that her metabolisim is a bit on the slow side. When she isn't very active, her body ...
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| not eating | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have a toy poodle, 8 months old and under 3 pounds. She will only eat occasionally and then only a ... A: Try several different foods with her. Use Cottage Cheese, cooked egg, cooked chicken or fish (such ...
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| 10 year old male | 1/17/2009 |
Q: We have a 10 year old male that has always been very good....but in the last 4 weeks he has started ... A: Sounds like you have a dog with a case of Jelously. Your dog is jealous of your newest member of ...
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| Growth rate of Standard Poodles | 1/17/2009 |
Q: What is the average age that standard poodles are full grown, in their height? A: The average age that a Std Poodle will get their full height is around 9 months to a year of age. ...
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| how much food? | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Sorry to bother you again, but I was wondering how much dry food and how much of the wet food should ... A: Again, any question that you have is no bother to me as long as you feel that you are getting that ...
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| agressive behavior | 1/14/2009 |
Q: My 6 yr old neutered white mini has recently shown a very aggressive behavior toward my husband and ... A: I am going to start off by saying that this is going to be a tough situation to deal with and you ...
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| Execising a toy poodle | 1/13/2009 |
Q: We are currently considering a third dog but a smaller one. We have been looking at the toy poodle ... A: The Poodle is known for their boundless energy, so for most dogs a 3 hour walk is nothing. When ...
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| skin turing reddish | 1/13/2009 |
Q: my poodles skin where he had a hot spot starting turning a reddish color but he acted fine now im a ... A: Since I can't look your dog over, I am not going to be able to tell you what is going on with him. ...
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| dog food recipe | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 month old toy poodle who is pretty skinny and would like to try him with your hamburger, ... A: To be on the safe side, it would be best to cook the meat and eggs first. When I make the recipe, I ...
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| Time alone | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a teacup poodle and a tiny toy poodle. Both are wonderful little dogs and I have been home ... A: What I would suggest is to get an exercise pen or find a small area for your Poodles to stay in ...
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| Thyroid in Toy/Mini Poodles | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Light Apricot Poodle who is 10 pounds has been healty, active and regularly groomed with a great ... A: Your Welcome, You might just as well have your Vet to an Older dog exam while he is checking the ...
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| Thyroid in Toy/Mini Poodles | 1/8/2009 |
Q: Light Apricot Poodle who is 10 pounds has been healty, active and regularly groomed with a great ... A: I haven't had alot of expirence on canine thyroid, but it would be a good idea for you given your ...
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| Toy poodle pregnancy discharge | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 2yr. old toy poodle who is 5 weeks pregnant. My groomer noticed that she had a discharge. ... A: I am not clear on what this discharge may be, but due to the fact that she has a miscarrage before, ...
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| Tiny toy poodle | 1/7/2009 |
Q: My question is can my tiny toy poodle have baby, will she have more than 1. Will she be in danger? A: Your girl should be able to have puppies, but be sure to use a small male as her mate. She could ...
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| Grooming poodle's tail | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have toy poodle who is 1 year old now. I never bring her to the groomer outside but groom her ... A: Since your dogs tail is a bit longer than normal, leave as much hair as you feel comfortable with ...
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| Standard Poodle on Heat | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 mths female standard poodle. Can you advise what is the average age is for standards to ... A: Most Std Poodles will come into heat around 8-11 months of age, but this depends on the dog (I have ...
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| My toy poodle just won't eat her food! | 1/5/2009 |
Q: This is Teddy again and thanks for your help last time. This time my question is i give my toy ... A: While I don't think you should let your dog eat just anything I do think that she should eat ...
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| Additional info to my last question | 1/4/2009 |
Q: Blondie (8 mos. toy -7inches), Dame is 6 + yr old Miniature and Sire is 2yr old Toy. Yes, the first ... A: Just to ere on the side of caution, I would give Pokey another 4 days or so at Mom and Dads house to ...
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| Breeding my toy poodle | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I am mating my apricot toy poodle with a black toy poodle. My question is will the puppies come out ... A: Chances are good that if you found your dogs in a "Tie" that a breeding was sucessful, but to insure ...
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| teacup poodle licking all the time | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I have a teacup poodle and he licks himself to death.he always licks his two front paws and he will ... A: Your dog may be allergic to Eukanuba and it may be causing him to itch, which causes him to chew, ...
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| adding a second poodle to the family | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Firstly I would like to thank you for offering your time and advice. It has been so helpful to read ... A: The best thing that you can do for your dog when introducing him to another dog is to do it on ...
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| thinning hair | 12/30/2008 |
Q: Kim I recently acquired my moms poodle, I believe him to be about 10 years old, over the past ... A: Stress can cause your dog to lose hair like your dog is doing, though since you have had him for ...
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| yorkiepoo | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old yorkiepoo that has a recurring problem. 4 times in the past 3 1/2 months she ... A: I am not a Vet so I can only give you suggestions on what I think it could be. This is not a ...
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| poodle | 12/30/2008 |
Q: my 7 moth old poodle had two zjure today his head was twitching and he started to throw a lot of ... A: Although seizures can be scary for both owner and dog, they usually aren't life threatening. ...
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| Black / Silver toy poodle colour | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I bought a female toy poodle as a friend for my male. She is black with the possibility of being a ... A: It sounds like your girl is starting to turn Silver already. You can see it as early as 8-9 weeks ...
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| rescue toy poodle | 12/29/2008 |
Q: someone dropped off a toy poodle on our farm in horrible condition, took it 2 rescue places they ... A: Sounds like some breeder dropped off one of their breeding dogs that wouldn't work out with them. ...
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| teacup silver poodle hair color changing to brown | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I am very distressed and hope you can help me. Last year when my mom passed away I assumed ... A: I know that Blue Poodles (which crop up in Silver litters) have brown hair on their back until they ...
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| sleeping patterns | 12/26/2008 |
Q: KIM thank you for responding so quickly about how much to feed a 8 week old puppy. COULD YOU ALSO ... A: A puppys sleeping pattern depends on the activity he gets during the day. Most puppies will sleep ...
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| feeding | 12/25/2008 |
Q: HOW MUCH DO YOU FEED A 8 WEEK OLD STANDARD PUPPY /DAY AND HOW MANY CUPS OF FOOD @EACH FEEDING? ... A: I would say around 1/2-3/4 cups 3 times a day until the puppy is around 4-6 months old. Then you ...
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| Aggressive adopted poodle | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I adopted an 8 lb, 3 year old toy poodle about 7 months ago from an animal control/shelter. He is a ... A: I will give you some suggestions, but understand that since you said that he will bite you, you may ...
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| Fur off quarter size place on toy poodle | 12/23/2008 |
Q: My white toy poodle has been scratching in one specific area on her back. I just noticed today that ... A: It could be an allergic reaction to a number of things. Dogs can be allergic to fleas, so it could ...
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| poodle | 12/22/2008 |
Q: my friend gave me a poodle and i was wondering why it has a pink nose and red eyes? A: Your poodle is most likely a White color with Albino factor. Albinos tend to have a Liver colored ...
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| Recurring moles on my poodle | 12/21/2008 |
Q: My 12 year old poodle continues to get moles on her skin. We have had two sessions with the vet over ... A: Unfortunally Moles and benign skin tumors are a fairly normal occurance in Poodles. When you ...
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| poodle frapping | 12/21/2008 |
Q: i have an almost 3 year old standard poodle, well trained, a therapy dog, he seems to have no other ... A: I myself have never heard of Frapping before, though now that you mention it, I have seen dogs ...
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| toy poodle breeding | 12/19/2008 |
Q: If the poodle bitch is a miniature, how can you be assured that the offspring will be toy poodles? A: When paring a Miniature and a Toy together, what you actually get is either a large Toy or a small ...
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| Breeding my toy poodle | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I am mating my apricot toy poodle with a black toy poodle. My question is will the puppies come out ... A: A female is typically pregnant for 63 days from the first breeding, give or take a day or two. ...
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| 3 year old toy poodle | 12/18/2008 |
Q: because of a death I will be getting a 3 year old toy poodle. My daughter has had him now for a ... A: Most dogs can adjust to new situations pretty good as long as they are not rushed into anything too ...
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| poodle potty training | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My entire yard is pebbles. The 5 month puppy loves to eat them. So distracted he will not potty ... A: There are a couple things that you can try to help stop your puppy from eating the rocks. First, ...
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| eating habit | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Our toy poodle was given to us when she was 8mos old she won't eat her dog food no matter what kind ... A: What you are going to have to do is re-train your dog to eat regular dog food. It may be a slow ...
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| whelping standard puppies | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I recently took in a pregnant standard from a neglect case. She is supposedly bred to a standard ... A: There is alot of information here, but I feel that you will benefit from it all. If you need other ...
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| Skin Allergies | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I have an eight year old toy poodle who has developed severe skin allergies. He scratches and licks ... A: Is there anything that you know of that your dog may have been exposed to that would cause your dogs ...
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| Question regarding possible seizures | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have a sweet 1 1/2 year old teacup poodle. She weighs approximately 4 lbs. She is normal in ... A: Going by the symptoms that you are describing to me, I would say that your dog is suffering a mild ...
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| QUESTION ABOUT TOY POODLES | 12/12/2008 |
Q: CAN BOTH OF MY TWO MALE POODLES ABOUT FIVE YEARS OLD GET ONE DOG PREGNANT AT THE SAME TIME? SO IF ... A: Well, you're half right. Your two males can both breed and father puppies from the same female at ...
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| poodle poops on himself | 12/9/2008 |
Q: my poodle at least once a week poops on himself. It sticks to him and when he comes in the house ... A: I would first suggest shaving the backside of your poodle close so that the feces doesn't have ...
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| tear stains | 12/9/2008 |
Q: My 1 year old white miniature poodle has developed brown-reddish tear stains. Sometimes when I look ... A: For the most part, tear stains are just something you put up with when you have a Poodle, but there ...
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| Seizures | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I have 2 poodles, Binky and Pokey. Pokey is a toy and binky is a miniature. Pokey has Seizures. They ... A: Sorry to hear about your dogs seizures. I was also suprised to hear that your Vet took your dogs ...
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| Miniture Poodle | 12/4/2008 |
Q: My 1+ mini poodle gave birth to pups ( 1 wk old), they have already been to the vet to be looked ... A: I just have never heard of a dog acting like this in such a strange manner. I heard back from my ...
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| Going deaf?? | 12/4/2008 |
Q: My 14 yr old standard poodle is in perfect health. Acts as if 8 yrs old. It appears he is nearly ... A: If your dog hasn't been in to see the Vet in awhile, then it may be good just to get him seen for an ...
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| skin problem | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have a toy poodle that has 2 large areas of hair loss. He's been to the vet 3 times now. The ... A: Without seeing your dog, I can only guess at what could be causing your dogs hair loss. It could ...
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| smelly poodle | 12/4/2008 |
Q: We just got a black standard 5 month old about 2 weeks ago. We love him and he has been fantastic ... A: I have several ideas that may help your Stinky Standard. First off, when you bathe your Poodle or ...
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| Miniture Poodle | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My 1+ mini poodle gave birth to pups ( 1 wk old), they have already been to the vet to be looked ... A: I have heard of females moving their litters away from a single puppy if there is something wrong ...
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| Training question | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old standard poodle that we adopted 3 months ago, as well as an 18 month old we got ... A: What you have to do with your dog is to make it fun to come inside. Try to entice him to come ...
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| toy poodle | 12/3/2008 |
Q: We just got a toy poodle about 1 year old from a shelter. They said they feed him 3/4 to 1 cup of ... A: I would go ahead and feed him twice a day rather than once. Try 3/4 a cup in the morning and 1/2 a ...
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| teeth | 11/29/2008 |
Q: Why would a 3 year old toy poodle have to have 9 teeth pulled by a Vet? A: I can't say that I know for sure the answer to that question. The only guess that I can make is ...
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| Hair loss | 11/29/2008 |
Q: My 3 yr old female apricot minature poodle is suddenly losing hair around the front half of her body ... A: Have you noticed if the area where the hair loss has occured is red and scabby or not? If it is, ...
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| satin balls | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I have read the satin balls recipe and would like to try my min. poodle on these to help her gain ... A: Total is a type of bran cereal that has 100% of a persons daily supply of Vitamins and Minerals in ...
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| Black Standard Poodle hair is going straight | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I've owned standard poodles all my life and all have like characteristics, except my three year ... A: Though not typical, the hair condition you described is not unheard of in some Poodles. The hair ...
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| dog changing color | 11/26/2008 |
Q: My dog is a white bichon/toy poodle. He is 8 year and is starting to change color on his paws and ... A: That color change is actually staining caused by chemicals in the dogs tears or saliva combining ...
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| straight hair poodle | 11/25/2008 |
Q: i have a three month old poodle who's hair on his head is kind of curly but his body is kind of ... A: Sorry for the delayed answer, but I don't usually check the Question Pool. Since your puppy is only ...
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| Rambunctious Spoo | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have an 18-month-old red standard poodle who is getting to be a little overenthusiastic at the dog ... A: Sounds like Charlie would be a good candiate for Obedience training. It would help him to be more ...
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| heat cycle | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I bought a 2 year old female poodle she turned 2 Jan. 2008, I bought her from a breeder for the ... A: Yes, stress can cause a dog to put off their heat cycle by as much as 2-3 months. Not being ...
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| Standard Poodle | 11/25/2008 |
Q: We rescued a standard poodle and she seems to scratch, lick and bites herself all the time. She is ... A: Poodles are sometimes prone to skin problems and can even have allergies to items just like people. ...
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| Gray Standard Poodle | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I have a registered black Standard Poodle and he is slowly getting gray hair. At first he had a ... A: You said that you have a Registered Black Std Poodle, but what you might have instead is a Blue or ...
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| Almost A Year Old Mini Poodle | 11/23/2008 |
Q: got a couple of questions to ask. I would like to find out if my mini poodle, which is just two ... A: Miniature Poodles tend to mature slower than the Toy Poodles so if you wanted to continue feeding ...
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| poodle shampoo | 11/23/2008 |
Q: Could you please recommend a 'poodle' shampoo. My red poodles fur has changed from vibrant red to a ... A: Several Pet Stores carry specific shampoos for Apricot, Red, Tan, and Brown colored dogs that are ...
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| red poodle faded to dull apricot color | 11/23/2008 |
Q: 'Lucy' was born a vibriant red color and shortly after 1 year her fur began to fade and dull to ... A: Yes, that tends to happen with the Red color because its a fading gene and as the dog ages, the ...
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| Yucky mini poodle ears | 11/22/2008 |
Q: My sweet 3-year-old boy poodle has terrible problems with his ears. He constantly has dark brown, ... A: Oh the precious Poodle ears. The ear of the Poodle sure is nice to look at on the outside, but with ...
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| weak hind legs | 11/22/2008 |
Q: My lovely 15 year old Male miniature poodle lately has been having problems with his hind legs ... A: By what you described, and pending on there not being anything major wrong with your dog, I would ...
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| submissive urination | 11/21/2008 |
Q: We adopted a male, standard poodle exactly one year ago. He was 18months old at the time, so now ... A: It is hard to deal with a Submissive pee'er in the house. You can't raise your voice or even act ...
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| what size dog would you get if you breed a mini and a teacup poodle? | 11/21/2008 |
Q: my boss has 2 poodles a miniature female who's about 15 lbs and a teacup male who is about 3 lbs... ... A: Size all depends on what genes the puppies get and from whom. Some will probably be Miniature sized ...
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| continued ear infections and sluggishness | 11/19/2008 |
Q: Sweetpea, a miniature poople, and she has had ear infections all her life. We've had her to vets at ... A: There are many kinds of treatments for ear problems, from home remedies such as using a mixture of ...
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| Red poodle | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I have been asked by a few people about temperment and standard poodle color. Is one color more ... A: From what I have heard and had some expirence with, the different colors have different temperments. ...
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| Apricot Poodle | 11/19/2008 |
Q: We are interested in adopting a dog into our family. We have found a poodle absolutely adorable! I ... A: Poodles hair is different that most dogs in that it is more like people hair rather than Fur that ...
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| Poodle Eating Fur | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I have a miniature poodle. Yesterday evening I clipped him down and threw the fur in the trash can. ... A: Dogs do the weirdest things sometimes. Yes, this may seem weird to you, but to a dog its a survial ...
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| poodle hair | 11/17/2008 |
Q: How come my poodles hair changed color after i shaved her? It went from light brown to dark. A: Depending on the dogs skin color, sometimes when you shave a dog down the hair beneath is a darker ...
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| 6 yr old female bitch | 11/17/2008 |
Q: We have recently adopted a 6 year old standard bitch retired showgirl. We are a family with no ... A: You didn't say how long you have had her, but you did say that she has been in the kennel situation ...
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| My toy poodle might have gotten pregnant...now what? | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I am the owner of a 4 1/2 yr old female toy poodle. I've never gone through owning dogs and having ... A: Ashlee, I had this information from other people that I wrote to and thought it would be very ...
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| mixed color poodle | 11/15/2008 |
Q: My husband and I want to adopt a standard poodle from a rescue organization (we had one before and ... A: Poodles come in about any solid color including Black, White, Silver, Blue, Red, Apricot, Cream, ...
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| Predicting poodle size | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I can tell from prior questions that we are among company in being folks who "just can't wait" to ... A: Yes, you are not the only ones who would love me to Guesstimate just how big their dog is going to ...
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| eating poop! | 11/14/2008 |
Q: We just got our beautiful 6 month old standard poodle girl, and everything is great except for one ... A: Yuck, yes that is an awful problem, but it can be helped. There are products on the market that ...
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| Skinny Poodles | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have six Toy Poodles. Two of them,(Mother and 2 yr old daughter)are extremely thin. I have tried ... A: My first suggestion is to take them to the Vet just to rule out anything that might be keeping them ...
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| poodle or bichon? | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have a white poodle that is 1 year old, weighs 9 pounds and right around 10 inches at her front ... A: No, your groomer is wrong. Some white Poodles that have a black or different colored parent have ...
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| poodle color | 11/12/2008 |
Q: What is the most popular poodle color? A: I would say that the most commonly seen Poodle color is Black. It is the original color that was ...
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| color of poodle | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I am about to purchase a poodle from a breeder (they are not vet checked). The mother is silver and ... A: You frequently see Cream or Apricot puppies with brown noses and sometimes with green eyes. While ...
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| crossbreeding | 11/9/2008 |
Q: My daughter and I would like to breed our 6 year old Cairn Terrier with a Standard Poodle , have you ... A: I have never seen the puppies of a Carin and Poodle before, but I can imagine that they are cute. ...
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| new miniature poodle | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I just adopted a poodle from a family, and was told that she was a toy poodle. However, we just ... A: The breed description of a Toy Poodle is anything under 10" at the shoulder and weighing around ...
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| Poodles | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired a poodle mix and he has very pink skin and tends to smell, I have to wash him ... A: The White or very light colored dogs do tend to have more sensitive skin and if their coat produces ...
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| when will she come into heat again? | 11/9/2008 |
Q: To give you some history on my situation, I had a teacup poodle that is now 4 years old and in the ... A: Sorry it took awhile to get back to you. You should be able to get your girl spayed after the ...
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| question about the anal sacks | 11/7/2008 |
Q: My male poodle is 5 years old and very small...4 1/2 lbs. Occasionally he will scoot in circles on ... A: Nothing like talking Anal Glands to a Poodle loving stranger. Hee hee. But it is a subject that ...
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| 4 1/2 yr old poodle with anxiety to dogs, people and leashes. | 11/7/2008 |
Q: Kobe,is my male 4 1/2 yr old, 5 lb poodle has some kind of anxiety problem that I have not read in ... A: Your question has been very tough to answer as its hard to get a dog out of his shell when he has ...
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| HAIR COLOR CHANGE | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have a white miniature poodle who is about 8 years old. Just in the last year or two where ever ... A: The coat color change is due to the dogs saliva mixing with chemicals in the dogs hair, which causes ...
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| grooming a tiny poodle | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old silver teacup poodle with a slight collapsing trachea, who only weighs 2 1/2 ... A: You aren't being silly at all for being concerned about your baby. But eventually you will need ...
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| standard poodle puppy | 11/5/2008 |
Q: What do you think the average height and weight would be for a 6 month old standard female. I would ... A: The average height for a full grown Std female is around 22-24 inches at the shoulder so your girl ...
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| standard poodle puppy | 11/5/2008 |
Q: What do you think the average height and weight would be for a 6 month old standard female. I would ... A: Within Std Poodle puppies, you have a range of sizes depending on the parents and grandparents. I ...
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| 8 yr old poodle | 11/5/2008 |
Q: i have a 8 yr old toy poodle she barks at every noise,eats like a horse an is playful, lately she ... A: Worst case senerio, it could be cancer. When a dog acts normal, then starts to go down hill ...
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| mini poodle urinating since pregnancy | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I have a mini poodle who is a year and a half old. He is neutered and house broken. Since we got him ... A: It could be a number of things that is causing your dog to urinate in the house. Your wife's ...
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| Weaning puppies | 11/4/2008 |
Q: Kim, I recently asked you a question about whelping my pregnant poodle. The dad is a white toy ... A: Hey Ronnie, Sounds like the puppies and Mom are doing good. Good to hear. And you already have ...
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| pregnant miniature poodle | 11/4/2008 |
Q: My female poodle was breed w/ my male poodle,we thought around Sept. 15th, but she is already pacing ... A: Your female is surely telling you that she is about ready to whelp these puppies. You are checking ...
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| Breeding toy poodle | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have a toy poodle girl which I'm planning to breed her. I have 3 questions. 1. What is the best ... A: I commend you for taking the proper steps before breeding your dog. Too many people just want to ...
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| Questions about new to me poodle mix | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I recently came across this site and have a few questions that I hope you can answer. About 2 ... A: Sounds like your dog is starting to assert her dominance over you and your son. You will have to ...
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| 10 yr. st. Poodle can't walk well, keeps falling over. | 11/2/2008 |
Q: Just had my dog examined by UCDavis Med Center and all tests were normal. The only thing they found ... A: Could be the disk issue, but to test for stroke, take the front paw and bend it back, then set it ...
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| Where is the highhest point of a poodles shoulder located? | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I just adopted my daughter's 2 1/2 yr old poodle. First of all, my daughter has always insisted he's ... A: The highest point of the shoulder is at the top of the shoulder blades at the base of the neck. A ...
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| New mini poodle | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I've had a new miniature poodle for 3 days now. Isis seems really sweet, but she is 5 months old, ... A: Sounds to me like Isis just isn't used to the leash yet and needs some time to get used to the way ...
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| 7 month old male poodle | 10/31/2008 |
Q: Is it unusual for a 7 month old standard poodle to be interested in mating? A: Actually its not unusual by that age. A male dog can reproduce as early as 6 months in some dogs. ...
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| dental for standard poodles | 10/30/2008 |
Q: What age does a standard poodle began to loose his baby teeth? A: It is different for each dog, but they usually start to loose their baby teeth around 4-6 months of ...
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| food and clippers | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have a few questions please. my large toy poodle is 1/12 yr old she was just mated with my 1 yr ... A: I would say that the best food to give your dog would be Eukanuba, Iams, Nutro Natural Choice, Royal ...
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| GI Issue | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old miniature poodle who has recently thrown up bile a few times in the early ... A: While Addisons and Bloat are common in some Poodles, you tend to see it more in Standard Poodles. ...
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| toy poodle aggression | 10/30/2008 |
Q: She guards my clothing, slippers, etc and growls and even tries to bite those that come near her. ... A: This is a tough situation to deal with. Your dog is seeing you as "her" person and is telling ...
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| mini poodle dont play | 10/29/2008 |
Q: how are you today? i hope you able to help me out. We just adopted a 3ish yr od mini poodle (i ... A: Just wanted to add that Lemons shouldn't hurt your dog. If he likes the suppliment and is doing ...
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| minature poodle | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Hi i have just recieved a minature poodle she is 11 months old but she is very skinny and seems to ... A: Your best bet would be to first take your girl in to be seen by a Vet. This way, you can clear her ...
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| My 4mnth old toy poodle | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I took my poodle to be groommed today and the lady there told me my puppy seemed very thin. She ... A: That doesn't sound underweight to me, but to be on the safe side, you might take her to the Vet to ...
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| standard poodle | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I also have done alot of research on dog food and it seems what goes in to the food could end up ... A: First off, don't stress too badly about your dogs food. Most of the higher quality dog foods offer ...
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| elderly poodle nothing acute but failing | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I just can't find the answers and am heartbroken. I have 5 dogs but my 2 toy poodles I got from the ... A: Just watch that Luie is eating good, pooing and peeing ok, and seems alert. If you notice any ...
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| toy poodle upset stomach | 10/26/2008 |
Q: Lucy is 7 years old, seems that lately she is throwing up her dog food about twice a week in the ... A: The amount of food seems ok to me, but Poodles can sometimes have sensitive digestive systems and do ...
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| Poodle Lumps | 10/26/2008 |
Q: Hey there, I would love to ask you a question or get some help. My toy poodle Rodney is 8, he seems ... A: Rodney's lump looks to me like a benign tumor. It is exposed skin which would make it tender and ...
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| Standard Poodle Peed in Bed while I was away | 10/25/2008 |
Q: My Standard Poodle is 4 years old. I am out of town on business for a few days and he peed all ... A: Sounds like Zelig is marking the bed because he is missing you. Even though he doesn't normally do ...
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| Bubbles out of nose! | 10/25/2008 |
Q: My toy poodle Shadow is blowing bubbles out of his nose. He sounds kind of congested, and he is ... A: Going by what you described above, I can't really tell what may be going on with your dog. I can ...
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| toy poodle stomach problem | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 ½ year old toy poodle- Over the past few weeks he has had a few episodes of throwing up ... A: You might first have your Vet check for worms if he hasn't already. Worms can cause your dog to ...
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| 9 month old mini poodle | 10/22/2008 |
Q: My puppy runs out the door every time it is opened.He bolts out the door and runs across our ... A: There are a couple of things you can do to help teach your dog not to do this. The first thing I ...
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| teacup poodle licking feet- whats a good food to make from home?? | 10/20/2008 |
Q: i believe the problem to a dogs itchy body & chewing of feet, often relates to food allergies? i ... A: The eggs help with the protein in the diet, but can be removed if allergies are a factor. Lamb can ...
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| teacup poodle licking feet- whats a good food to make from home?? | 10/20/2008 |
Q: i believe the problem to a dogs itchy body & chewing of feet, often relates to food allergies? i ... A: This is a good general diet for dogs that is healthy and will provide needed Vitamins and Minerals ...
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| Addisons Disease | 10/19/2008 |
Q: My 15 month old standard poodle was recently diagnosed with addisons disease. He never crashed so ... A: Lois, I have found some other sites that might interest you. Here is a list of them and ...
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| Weaning puppies | 10/19/2008 |
Q: Kim, I recently asked you a question about whelping my pregnant poodle. The dad is a white toy ... A: For the first 3-4 weeks the mother will take care of the babies food needs, and will even clean up ...
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| puppy size | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have a mix puppy of poodle and Shitzu. He mom was a poodle being 15pounds and her day is a ... A: The fact that she is a girl might make a little difference. Females tend to run smaller than males, ...
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| Strange behavior | 10/15/2008 |
Q: My male miniature poodle, probably 14, and just recently diagnosed with diabetes, has developed a ... A: I have never heard of a dog doing this before. I am wondering if it could be related to his sight. ...
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| Buster Toy Poodle | 10/13/2008 |
Q: Buster is 14 years old and is so needy. If we are away in the day, even with toys he will urinate ... A: I don't think that Buster is having age problems and is not going on the papers, but it may be ...
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| Puppy weights | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I have a quick question that I have not been able to find a breed specific answer to and I was ... A: Your first question doesn't really have a simple answer. Size doesn't depend on how much weight a ...
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| Champagne Standard Poodle | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I've have a pair of standards, ones black, and ones white. In her last litter she threw a champagne. ... A: If I had the answer to that question, I would be alot richer than I am now. :) In truth, genetics ...
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| poodle mating | 10/10/2008 |
Q: can i mate my 8 ins in height poodle bitch with a 10ons one bitch is 6 1/2 pounds in weight A: As long as there isn't a big difference in size, they should be ok. The womb will compensate for ...
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| My Toy Poodle Brandi we spoke about in the past | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I am the one that wrote to you about my dog Brandi (that I sent pictures of), that has spots on her ... A: Here is what I found out about Advantage, Advantix, Frontline Plus (which I use on my dogs) and ...
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| he has gas | 10/7/2008 |
Q: never in my life thought that a dog could be such a big responsability. (I don't have kids) But ... A: I totally understand where you are coming from. I have 4 Std Poodles and they are all notorious for ...
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| My Toy Poodle Brandi we spoke about in the past | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I am the one that wrote to you about my dog Brandi (that I sent pictures of), that has spots on her ... A: Yes, I never thought of the flea prevention as a cause of the staining, but since it is a medication ...
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| urine out | 10/6/2008 |
Q: how can i get urine stain out without harming his coat? A: You didn't say what color he is, but I am assuming White or Cream. There are some good White Coated ...
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| standard poodle killed a cat, and a large rodent | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have two standard poodles and they have got out on a few ocassions.Once when they got out they ... A: While you can Obedience train your dogs so that they are better behaved, Poodles are natural hunters ...
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| hair loss in toy poodle | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have a small white poodle who is 10 years old. She only weighs about 8-10 pounds. She actually ... A: Since I am not able to see your dog, I can only give a guess as to what is causing her hair loss. A ...
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| Very small standard poodle | 10/5/2008 |
Q: Last Jan (08) I purchased what was supposed "standard" poodle. She is now 10 months old and is ... A: As long as Trixie stands 15" at the shoulder, she is considered a Standard, though some breeders ...
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| BAD GROOMING EXPERIENCE | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I just had the most horrible poodle grooming experience. I have a 4 month old toy poodle and he has ... A: I was just going to add that if you wanted to send me pictures of your dog, you can do so to ...
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| predicted std. poodle size | 10/3/2008 |
Q: My Std. Poodle puppy is 22" at shoulder and 38 lbs.(not over or under weight according to vet)and is ... A: To let you know, this is just a Guesstimate. Your dog could well be over or under the height and ...
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| Tickling | 10/2/2008 |
Q: My 6 month old standard poodle tickles very easily. If I don't pet her the right way she doesn't ... A: Sounds like you should start doing the Dog Exam with your dog. It helps get them used to being ...
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| dog urinating on floor after being taken outside | 10/2/2008 |
Q: we have a five month old male minature poodle. he has a beautiful nature. our problem is he sleeps ... A: Its most likely because you haven't removed all the odors from your floors and your dog thinks that ...
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| mini poodle | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I just had a few questions about the mini poodle because I'm trying to decide which breed of dog ... A: Miniature Poodles make great dogs for just about anybody. They are very intelligent and quick to ...
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| walking my poodle | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I walk my miniature poodle everyday for roughly 1 hr to 1 hr 15 minutes (around 3.5 miles) is that ... A: As long as your dog isn't showing signs of stress or tiredness after the walk, and you make sure ...
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| Toy Poodle Tucking Tail | 9/30/2008 |
Q: My toy poodle(Star) is 15 years old and five months. She started tucking her tail between her hind ... A: There are a number of reasons that she could be holding her tail between her legs. It could be from ...
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| Pregnant Poodle | 9/28/2008 |
Q: Kim, I have a poodle that I believe is pregnant. My poodles were found stuck together in mid July, ... A: A female is pregnant for 63 days, so your female should be ready to have her babies, if she is ...
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| Toy Poodle | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I have a silver toy poodle he just turned one year. He is starting to get some discoloration on his ... A: This could be from a couple different things. It could be that your Silver boy is actually a Blue ...
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| follow up toy poodle question | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I have pictures of her if I can send them to you. A: Sure, I would love to see pictures of her and they might help me to estimate her size and color at ...
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| color and size in mature toy | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I am looking at buying a toy puppy. I am specifically looking for a black toy female. When I ... A: I don't know about this breeder or her intentions, but it sounds like either she is trying to ...
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| Toy Poodle - dry cough | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a Toy Poodle who is 7 1/2 years old. He is healthy, ideal weight, goes on many long walks ... A: Sounds like your dog may have a minor breathing problem. What it sounds like to me is that the flap ...
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| German Shepherd | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I know you normally answer questions about Poodles. But I was just wondering... I have a 1-year-old ... A: You should be able to find a GSD breeder in your area who will allow you to use their stud dog for ...
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| Sick Yorkipoo | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Over the past few days, my yorkshire terrier/poodle mix has been vomiting yellow and brown ... A: Since I am not able to see your dog and an not a Vet, all that I write here will be speculation only ...
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| Mature Weight? | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I'm curious when does a toy or teacup poodle reach their mature weight???? A: Most Poodles reach their mature height and weight around 9-11 months of age, give or take a month. ...
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| toy poodle bald spot | 9/22/2008 |
Q: the spot is between my 18 month old black toy poodle. I took him to the vet. She told me she ... A: Without seeing your Poodle, and because I am not a Vet, I can only speculate on what the spot may be ...
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| Matting | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have made a terrible mistake. I have a standard and I saw a cut a few months ago that I wanted ... A: Don't fret, this is actually very common in the Poodle breed. It happens to alot of us, even the ...
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| Pregnant dog? | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I rd mst of ur othr emails rgrdng preg.pddles. bt jst wnna give u a fw tidbts & get ur opinion. ... A: First off, could you please write in complete sentences from now on because I never took shorthand ...
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| behavior problems | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My parents have a 5yr old poodle but he was my mums dog. She has recently passed away. I have moved ... A: Yes, I was hoping that since you didn't say that Chip was growling and snapping at men in the first ...
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| what do i do when she don't go into heat | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My dog went into heat on 02/18/08 i was told she should go in heat every 6 mos. which should have ... A: You most likely did just miscount the days on her. Most dogs come into heat every 6 months or so, ...
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| poodles | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I am looking to buy a cocckapoo and am researching poodles temperments. Are they usually loud i. e. ... A: Most Poodles make great pets because aside from the fact that they don't shed, are very clean and ...
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| I am adding a picture for you to view of my toy poodle's fur color | 9/17/2008 |
Q: Kim, I had previously written you about the following this morning and wanted to include a recent ... A: From this last statement, I can be pretty sure that she touched her back to the muffler and got ...
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| behavior problem? | 9/17/2008 |
Q: you helped me in the past with my pregnant poodle ..well she got three puppies 2 females and 1 male ... A: It sounds like you are right about Bianca, that she was protecting her bone and her territory. She ...
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| bichon/toy poodle housebreaking | 9/16/2008 |
Q: My puppy is about 10 weeks old. She is only 2lbs and will get to be 5-6lbs. She is paper/pad trained ... A: To start off with, your puppy is at an age where she doesn't really know when she has to potty yet. ...
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| behavior problems | 9/16/2008 |
Q: My parents have a 5yr old poodle but he was my mums dog. She has recently passed away. I have moved ... A: My condolences on your mother's passing. It sounds like your father needs to start the bonding ...
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| poodle follows me | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I bought a 4yr old apricot female breeder dog from a reputable breeder 2 mo ago. Kiki follows me ... A: You said that you got rid of your dog crate, but I would get another one (or at least borrow one ...
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| poodle follows me | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I bought a 4yr old apricot female breeder dog from a reputable breeder 2 mo ago. Kiki follows me ... A: Sounds like Kiki is pretty attached to you. While this isn't a bad thing, like you said she can get ...
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| I am adding a picture for you to view of my toy poodle's fur color | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Kim, I had previously written you about the following this morning and wanted to include a recent ... A: From the full view picture that you sent, I have another theory that may be the cause of Brandi's ...
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| feeding | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have a one year old standard- about a month ago she ate some gorilla glue and had to have it ... A: Even though you are trying to put weight back on your dog, I wouldn't feed her over twice a day now ...
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| ear problems | 9/14/2008 |
Q: We have a year old, standard poodle who cannot tolerate having the hair plucked from her ears. We ... A: This is a common problem in poodles because it is necessary to pluck the hair from the ears and most ...
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| Adopted neglected poodle that doesn't play or run around | 9/14/2008 |
Q: we got a poodle for free, it ended up being from a breeder(not a very good one. The poodles hair was ... A: Congradulations on your new dog. Sounds to me like he just needs some time to adjust to his new ...
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| Very, very lethargic toy poodle | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Cocoa is about 7 yrs. old. Since yesterday he started acting lethargic and now gives the appearance ... A: Nancy and family, I just wanted to post my condolences for your loss of Cocoa. I was hoping that it ...
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| Tumor on a poodle | 9/13/2008 |
Q: is it fixable as in surgery? and what could have been the cause of it? thanks for your help. A: Being that I am not a Vet and can't see your dog, this is going to be speculation only. First off, ...
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| I am adding a picture for you to view of my toy poodle's fur color | 9/12/2008 |
Q: Kim, I had previously written you about the following this morning and wanted to include a recent ... A: Jodie, Since this just happened 10 days ago, it may be something that will go away when you shave ...
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| my toy poodle | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old female apricot (now mostly white and some apricot) toy poodle weighing about 8 ... A: I can only suggest the same things that I mentioned to the other people, which is that your Poodle ...
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| poodle straight hair | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 months old tiny poodle. His fur is thin and straight. I have already shave him twice. ... A: Your Poodles hair is straight right now because he is a puppy and has puppy hair. It will stay ...
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| toy poodle with seizures | 9/11/2008 |
Q: He was fine the first three days we had him and then on the forth day he had a seizure where we ... A: Unfortunally, Seizures are becomeing more frequent in Poodles. I have a Silver boy who will have ...
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| Re: coat change | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have an apricot toy poodle who just turned four years old. In the past 4 months he has developed ... A: Actually it is fairly common in Apricot, Silver, Brown, and other "Fading Gene" colored dogs. What ...
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| TOY POODLE | 9/9/2008 |
Q: toy poodle is pregnant, so today she was urinating outside and blue color bubble was hanging out of ... A: That could be a puppy placenta hanging out of her Vagina. Watch her close to see if she is going to ...
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| toy poodle | 9/8/2008 |
Q: My little 7 lb toy, is licking his front left paw and is losing all his hair,I have wraped it in a ... A: There could be a number of reasons that your dog is licking his feet. It could be allergies, that ...
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| Muscle spasm??? | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My AKC purebred toy poodle has been snapping at us the last couple of days if we try to move him. ... A: Even though your funds are low at the moment, you should probably get your dog looked at. He could ...
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| adopted poodle | 9/6/2008 |
Q: Kim, You never got a chance to answer myWe adopted a 1 1/2 old standard poodle in April. He joined a ... A: Well, like I said last night, you are going to have to go slow. His shyness didn't happen ...
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| Poodles "Rocket" | 9/5/2008 |
Q: My toy poodle is 6 years old and has recently starting licking his rocket..he wont stop. He once got ... A: Actually it is common for males to clean their "Rocket". It is also good for them to do because ...
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| Pregnant Standard Poodle | 9/4/2008 |
Q: My 2 1/2 yr old standard is preg. for the 2nd time. Her first litter was 3 pups and she had no ... A: It sounds like your dog is getting close to delivering these puppies. Have you noticed her nipples ...
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| skin discoloration | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have had my little white teacup poodle for 2 wks. I noticed her pink skin on belly getting a ... A: There is nothing wrong with your dog. As a dog ages, their skin starts to darken some. It has to ...
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| poodle hop | 9/3/2008 |
Q: We have a 1.5 year-old miniature poodle. He developed a weird hope about two months ago. He hops ... A: I have a fairly good idea of what may be going on with your dog. To get conformation of what he ...
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| is my poodle A TOY | 9/1/2008 |
Q: very sweet , gentle pup but she has 6 more mons to grow thanks for ur time A: The weight of a Toy Poodle doesn't matter as much as the height. Toy Poodles should be no more than ...
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| 12 lb poodle | 8/31/2008 |
Q: i have 4 poodles 2 stander and two toy my ? is my 12lb harley has had ear infetion on off for the ... A: Sounds like it could be a Staph infection in the ear. You need to have your Vet prescribe you some ...
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| Poodle Nose Skin | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Aloha. Our minature poodle Suzie just turned 16. She has a skin condition on her crotch, armpits ... A: Chey, and Suzie, Depending on the climate that a dog is in, a dry nose sometimes happens and isn't a ...
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| Toy Poodle Discoloration | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have a toy poodle who is now 9 yrs old. He used to an apricot and changed to a very light beige ... A: Reno's initial color change from an apricot to the lighter color he is now is due to the fact that ...
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| dogs getting along | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I own a 12 year old lab mix female and we just adopted a 5 month old standard male poodle. We have ... A: First off, sorry that your $300 an hour trainer did squat for you. I would demand a refund if his ...
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| TOY POODLE | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I BOUGHT MY MOM A TOY POODLE TO KEEP HER COMPANY AND SHE WENT INTO HEAT AND MATED WITH HER NEIGHBORS ... A: First off, Calm down a bit. There is no reason to get upset until we know a few things. Do you ...
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| Housebreaking my toy poodles | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I just got a male and female toy poodle from a breeder/dog show judge that was breeding them. They ... A: It is really hard to re-train dogs to potty where you want them to when they are used to going ...
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| Plucking a toy poodle puppies ears | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have watched a dvd re grooming a toy poodle and the man doing the demonstration just plucked with ... A: Ear plucking is a vital part of grooming your Poodle. It helps keep the ears clean and free of ...
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| hot spots | 8/26/2008 |
Q: 1 have a std female poodle and this summer she seems to be getting a few hot spots can you advise me ... A: Hot Spots can be caused by a number of things; anything from dirty skin to allergies, medication, or ...
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| lilly, toy poodle cough? | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My little girl Lily is 10months old and every so often has a weird cough, its as if she is trying to ... A: Sounds like she could have a mild form of Kennel Cough rather than a collapsed trachea. A CT will ...
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| red feet | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My 5-yr-old neutered male white poodle has always chewed on his feet occasionally, but lately it's ... A: This is a common occurance in light colored dogs and is the same thing that happens with tear ...
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| standard poodle breeding | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have a female that weighs 30lbs and a male that is 50lbs is he to big to mate with her? I know ... A: Your female should be ok with your male as long as your female is fit, healthy and in good shape. ...
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| bald spot loosing hair | 8/22/2008 |
Q: my poodle has a bald spot and loosing hair. The vet scraped the skin to check for mange it was ... A: There could be several things that might make your dog loose hair in a spot. If the spot is in a ...
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| Tears | 8/21/2008 |
Q: We have a female 7 month old standard poodle whose eyes have run since we got her at 8 weeks. We ... A: Runny eyes in Poodles can be caused by a number of things. Genetics can cause dogs eyes to run, ...
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| standard poodle with anxiety. | 7/26/2008 |
Q: We adopted a 1 1/2 old standard poodle in April. He joined a 7 year old one we have had since he was ... A: I am going to have to answer this question when I get my computer up and running again. I am using ...
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| I've regarded you before, have another question. | 7/25/2008 |
Q: Maybe 2 or 3 months ago I have had asked you questions regarding my poodle and helping her the best ... A: You might try keeping your dog off the medication for awhile to see how she reacts and for how long. ...
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| Poodle mix breed | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I just recently got a dog from a friend who said it was a poodle mix, but I don't know what it is ... A: Actually, I am without a computer at the moment. We had a bad storm and it took out my computer. I ...
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| Hair Color Change | 7/24/2008 |
Q: My dog was recently injured and had to have major surgery on his back side. He is normally has ... A: Dogs that get an injury on their skin that damages the skin cells, will expirence a hair color ...
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| nails clip | 7/24/2008 |
Q: ...in fact since Saturday they gained weight ....now my question ...I notice that their nails are ... A: Congradulations on your puppies. You can trim their nails anytime. Be sure that you are careful ...
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| elderly miniature poodle shaking and pantng | 7/23/2008 |
Q: About 6 months ago, I adoped an elderly miniature poodle (12-13 years old) who had been found as a ... A: Sounds like your Poodle could be suffering from seizures or mild tremors. You might ask your Vet if ...
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| smarts | 7/22/2008 |
Q: This is a vague question. Any answer will help. I have a 13 yrs old poodle. It has taken me 13 yrs ... A: Poodles are smart due in part to the fact that they are retrievers and need to be intelligent to do ...
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| Peeing in crate | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have adopted an 8 mth old unaltered male miniature poodle. He may have come from some unscrupulous ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question, My computer went down in a storm and I haven't had ...
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| milk produucion | 7/21/2008 |
Q: my poodle just gave birth to three puppies they all look to be in in good condition .....just few ... A: Goats milk works good for feeding puppies with, but you can also use formula to feed the puppies ...
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| Showing/Missing Teeth | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I have a toy poodle whom had two baby teeth co-located with two adult teeth, lower jaw, incisors 403 ... A: I contacted the Poodle Club of America and this is what they had to say about Missing Teeth. ...
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| My poodle is developing a spotted coat! | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I have a toy female poodle. When I got her she was "apricot," but over the first 2 years faded to a ... A: There can be a number of things that will cause a Poodle to get spots like that over their body. ...
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| Poodle coloring | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I "ordered" an aprocot poodle and have waited 4 weeks for it to arrive. When she arrived yesterday I ... A: Congradulations on your new Poodle. Most breeders will shave their puppies faces like that at a ...
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| Poodles | 7/18/2008 |
Q: How do you get the hair out of your poodles ears with out cutting or hurting them. Mine is 6 months ... A: To get any unwanted hair out of your poodles ears, you gently pull it out. Most groomers and ...
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| My poodle won't play, requires constant, constant petting, and seems nervous??? | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I just adopted a small poodle four years old. I say small and not toy because I believe she is a ... A: Your dog does seem to have some issues as far as not interacting like a normal dog would. I have ...
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| Growth of a toy poodle | 7/16/2008 |
Q: How much larger will a toy poodle grow after it's first heat cycle? I do not wish for my dog to grow ... A: Judging by the fact that your Toy Poodle has had her first heat cycle, I would guess that she is ...
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| Your Reply | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Ms. Kim I wanted to let you know that I received your "reply's" and I thank you for all of your ... A: I am sorry that I came off to you as being rude or mean or however you think I was being. What I ...
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| Please Help Me Can toy poodle have fruits and vegetables? | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Ms/Mrs.Kim I am contacting you because at this time I am totally confused as to if we can give our ... A: Watermelon should be ok in smaller amounts because its mostly water. For this reason though make ...
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| 2 year old Poodle, Miniture | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Can a poodle be retarded? I have tried all the advice on house training a dog. I brought her home ... A: Some dogs just don't take to housetraining as easily as others. You are going to have to re-train ...
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| how can i teach my dog to pee outside | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have a poodle dog and she is pregnant or so we think. She is trained not to do her business ... A: When your puppies are really little the mother will keep their area clean and free of waste. You ...
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| Please Help Me Can toy poodle have fruits and vegetables? | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Ms/Mrs.Kim I am contacting you because at this time I am totally confused as to if we can give our ... A: First off, its Ms. Kim, and I will answer all three of your questions here so I don't have to answer ...
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| Guessing height at adulthood from puppy | 7/11/2008 |
Q: my 3 month old standard poodle is 20 lbs. 2 oz. and 18" tall. I'm trying to guess how tall she will ... A: I just recently answered a question like this one and the answer is pretty much the same. Even ...
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| in heat | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 month old miniature or toy parti poodle. She is 9 months old and is in heat. I am ... A: No, it is not necessarily a bad idea to breed your girl when she is old enough. You will want to ...
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| fur discoloration | 7/9/2008 |
Q: My mom has a toy poodle that is about ten years old and is on medication for thyroid condition and ... A: Actually, the Thyroid medication that your dog is taking is most likely the cause of your mom's dogs ...
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| poodle / miniture schnauzer mix puppy teeth | 7/8/2008 |
Q: when do poodle mix pups loose their back teeth? A: Most puppies loose their puppy teeth around 6-9 months of age, depending on the individual dog. It ...
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| breeding age | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I know most say dont breed till they are about 1.5 to 2 yrs old, what I cant find is what age is too ... A: The reason that dogs do this behavior goes back to wild dogs that bury their food. Your dogs are ...
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| Poodles-smooth coat? | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I was told by a friend that they really do exist, but I cannot find anything about them on the ... A: To my knowledge, I have never heard of a "Smooth" coated Poodle. I know that when poodles are ...
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| ear infections | 7/5/2008 |
Q: my toy poodle gets ear infections it seems like every other week. The vet said change her diet, we ... A: First off, make sure that your Groomer is pulling the hair out of the ears and cleaning them with a ...
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| poor circulation?/cold rear end weak hind legs | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 year old female teacup poodle named Keita. We (Keita and I go everywhere together)were ... A: Sorry to hear about the Wolf Hound and about Keita. There are some things you can do to help her ...
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| Poodle color | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of purchasing a silver standard poodle male. His parents are silver and a rather ... A: Since the Silver color is a fading gene, it is hard to tell what color your dog will eventually be. ...
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| breeding age | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I know most say dont breed till they are about 1.5 to 2 yrs old, what I cant find is what age is too ... A: Yes, you should wait until a dog is at least 2 yrs old to breed them because this gives their bodies ...
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| Dog food thats right? | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 2yo pekingese-poodle mix who seems more poodle then pekingese and has a sensitive stomach. ... A: There are so many different kinds of commerical dog foods on the market today that its hard to ...
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| poodle does not play well with others | 7/1/2008 |
Q: Our 4 yr old standard (neutered male) is a well behaved dog but just doesn't play well with other ... A: I would try the Phone Book first to see what and who they have listed. Next, call your local Vet ...
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| poodle mix | 7/1/2008 |
Q: how big does a poodle mix get??? A: This answer can be as different as there are breeds of dogs out there. The size of a Poodle mix ...
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| Mini Poodle | 6/30/2008 |
Q: How long does it take for a mini poodle's pregnancy last ? Am I supposed to take my dog a shower ? A: As to the question of how long does a Poodles pregnancy last, it is 63 days from the first time your ...
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| Mini poodle mix skin scales | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Every night my poodle mix (not sure what she's mixed with) itches a bit and likes to move around, ... A: There could be several reasons that your poodle mix is scratching. If you don't see fleas or ticks, ...
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| poodle does not play well with others | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Our 4 yr old standard (neutered male) is a well behaved dog but just doesn't play well with other ... A: The first thing I would try would be Obedience classes for your boy. They would give him some ...
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| My 9mo poodle has 2 red circles | 6/28/2008 |
Q: My 9mo old toy poodle CODY has 2 red markings in a patching circle form under his chin and on the ... A: I can't make an honest diagnosis without actually seeing your dog, but it sounds like it could be ...
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| toy poodle's strange poops! | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I have a healthy (at least, I thought), energetic, friendly toy poodle. He is about 8 months old, ... A: The only thing I could think of that would cause small poops would be the fact that there may be ...
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| Jack... update | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Just want to keep you posted on our now 13 month old red standard poodle, Jack. He is an awesome ... A: We'll just have to call him Jack "The Lady's Man". Good to hear that he is slowly coming around. ...
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| standard poodle size | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I understand that one cannot predict how large or small their standard poodle will be, but with some ... A: You are right, its pretty hard to guestimate how big a puppy is going to be just by looking at it ...
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| My poodle skin | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have a female toy poddle who is 11 months and lately I have been noticing that her color skin is ... A: Your poodles skin color could be due to a couple of things. It could be due to the fact that she is ...
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| toy poodle | 6/23/2008 |
Q: i am inteterested in one of your toy poodles your giving away i would love to give one of your ... A: I think you have me mistaken for someone else. I raise Standard Poodles and my puppies go for ...
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| BEST DAY FOR BREEDING | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A MALE AND FEMALE STANDARD POODLES. THE FEMALE HAS BEEN IN HEAT FOR 8 DAYS NOW AND THE MALE ... A: The best time for breeding is about 9-11 days after you first see blood. Your female should let you ...
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| MIN. Poodles | 6/20/2008 |
Q: Yes I jus bought my kids an min poodle today and they said that she is 6 wks old but i think she is ... A: You should be aware of any breeder that will sell a puppy younger than 8 weeks old. It is important ...
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| itching poodle puppy | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I think our 12 week old black standard pup got into something on a walk in the woods where there ... A: It could be a reaction to alot of things that he might have been exposed to. Dogs can react to ...
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| red poodle | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I have a red poodle and when he was about 3 yeas old he got dark red (almost brown)spots...on his ... A: Sounds to me like even though you can't see any skin damage, that he got some kind of disturbance on ...
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| Should I buy her? (runt of the litter) | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I've decided to buy a toy poodle. I went to the breeder today and I fell in love with a baby 3 weeks ... A: If you have your heart set on this little girl then go ahead and plan on getting her. There are a ...
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| mini poddles and how can they be in danger | 6/12/2008 |
Q: hi i have a mini poddle and we in two thought of getting her snipped or breeding her she not very ... A: It is best for the interest of your dog to get her spayed. This helps eliminate her risk for ...
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| miniature poodle mix behavior | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Do miniature poodle mixed dogs get along well with cats? We want to adopt a 3 year old miniature ... A: Whether or not this particular dog will get along with cats or not depends on the individual dog, ...
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| Size of Newborn | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have a female toy poodle that weighs about 8 pounds and stands about 9 1/2 inches at the shoulder ... A: First off, you should keep the Poodle types within their own type, ie Toy to Toy and Miniature to ...
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| severe anxiety | 6/11/2008 |
Q: My 3 year old cocapoo has severe anxiety I belive. She will chew on crate bars when crated, but will ... A: There are a couple of things you can try that may work for your dog. First off, try sleeping in an ...
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| food | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A TOY POODLE.HE SEEMS TO HAVE DRY HAIR AND ITCHING. IS BIL-JAC A GOOD DOG FOOD FOR HIM AND ... A: Most of the higher Pet Store foods are good quality for dogs and will help skin and coat. Try to ...
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| poodles | 6/10/2008 |
Q: we have a mini poodle and a toy,they are both akc reg.what will happen if we breed the 2.what would ... A: First off, you should keep the Poodle types within their own type, ie Toy to Toy and Miniature to ...
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| ??? | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I've been really wanting to bake my toy poodle bambam peanut butter biscuits but him afraid if he ... A: If you are unsure about peanut butter then don't give your dog any. Most dogs don't have a problem ...
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| Toy Poodle Breeding | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 3yo female toy poodle that I would like to breed from. She is currently on heat. I have not ... A: 3 yrs old is a good age to start breeding. By this time, she has matured enough to be ready to ...
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| Tear staining | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I also was wondering if you beliee in the use of Angel Eyes for poodles? Our silver poodle tears ... A: I haven't used any of the stain removing products myself, but have heard of success stories by other ...
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| Poodle hair color chaging | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Kim - We have a silver toy poodle that is 3 years old. She was a pretty grey clor but we recently ... A: As your Vet suggested, your dog may have suffered some kind of trauma or hot spot that caused some ...
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| flea control | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Do poodles react differently to flea control products. My roomates poodle does ont seem to be ... A: The best product that you can use as far as flea and tick control is Frontline Plus. The best way ...
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| hair loss | 6/8/2008 |
Q: i have a 7 year old tiny toy poodle, in feb he got into some window screen and had to be shaved ... A: I am wondering if there was any skin damage that was caused due to the window screen pricking the ...
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| Bichon/Poodle Mix Aggression | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I have a year-old male Bichon/Poodle mix named Diesel who has been having a problem with aggression ... A: Actually, this is a problem that needs to be addressed by a professional (you need a Dog ...
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| POODLE BLIDING | 6/3/2008 |
Q: MY GIRL POODLE IS BLEADIN AND I DONT KNOW IF ITS HER PIRIOD SHES MINATURE AND 9 MONTHS A: Yes, it sounds like your female Poodle is in heat. Female dogs tend to come into heat around 9-12 ...
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| Poodle breeding | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old toy poodle who is now around 6.5 lbs and am looking for a stud and someone told ... A: It shouldn't matter if the male is a bit on the large side, but he shouldn't be much more than 1-1 ...
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| my poddle | 6/2/2008 |
Q: at what age does poddles come in heat A: Most Poodles will come into heat around 9-12 months of age. If you intend to spay them, its best to ...
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| poodles growth | 5/31/2008 |
Q: At what age does a toy or minature poodle finish growing? A: It varies from dog to dog, but with a Toy its around a year to fifteen months, and with a Miniature ...
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| breeding of my poodle | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have a female toy poodle she weighs 4 1/2 pounds and she is 6 years old,h never been mated. What ... A: It can be difficult to tell what a mixed breed dog is going to look like. You never know what you ...
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| Standard poodle breeding | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I have breeding quality Standard Poodles I am wondering at what age should the female be my male is ... A: As a Breeder for over 10 yrs now I prefer to breed my girls at 2 yrs old. This gives them time to ...
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| Toy Male Poodle not completely neutered | 5/29/2008 |
Q: We rescued a toy poodle September 2005 and he is about 3 1/2 years old. Groomer showed us that one ... A: Chances are that your Poodle hasn't been neutered yet and is just what is called a Cryptorchid, or a ...
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| My 4y/o mini poodle & her seizures | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I'm not so much looking for answers, but a little support and alot more knowledge. I have a ... A: Sorry to hear about your Seizures Jetta, but there is hope and your mom might be able to help you a ...
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| bad teeth | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My toy poodle has really bad teeth. Apparently I didn't have her teeth cleaned often enough. Now she ... A: Unfortunately, as with our teeth, if we don't take care of them we loose them. With our dogs its ...
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| Is my Miniature Poodle Pregnant? | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if there is a way I can find out if my poodle is pregnant. Today is April 26th ... A: This sounds like it could be a false pregnancy, but you can never tell with some dogs until they ...
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| My show toy poodle is oversized!! | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I'm here to ask for help. I've bought a toy poodle in Feb and she's now 21 weeks old. I bought her ... A: Sorry about your Poodles size. Its sometimes hard to tell what size they will be when they are ...
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| 9 year old toy poodle | 5/27/2008 |
Q: My 9 year old toy poodle is all of a sudden hell bent on running away. If I take him out somewhere ... A: There could be several reasons that your dog is acting like this. Some dogs do get disoriented and ...
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| STANDARD POODLE TAIL INFECTION | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My Standard Poodle Charlie has had an issue withhis tail recently. It was very swollen and hard a ... A: You didn't say exactly where the sore is located. If its on either side of the anus, then it is ...
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| toy poodle puppy - seizures | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old toy poodle. He's had two seizures within three weeks. The breeder insists ... A: I have a Std Poodle that had a seizure when he was about 5 months so though its uncommon, its not ...
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| aprcot stanard poodle | 5/25/2008 |
Q: jaffa is 11years old , he has lost a lot of hair on his back it seems to be in straight lines looks ... A: I would take your dog to the Vet to have him checked for Ringworm. Ringworm is a contagious virus ...
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| MINIATURE POODLE SCAB HAIR LOSS | 5/25/2008 |
Q: MINIATURE FEMALE POODLE ADULT HAD SCAB ON MID/LOWER BACK AND SEEMS LIKE SHE'S LOSING HER HAIR IN ... A: I recently answered a question like yours and here is the answer I gave them. Your dog could have ...
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| is she pregnant? | 5/24/2008 |
Q: How can I tell if my poodle is pregnant ? is been about week since she was breed ...is it there any ... A: Chances are good that your female is pregnant from that breeding. You did good by breeding on the ...
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| My toy poodles had babies | 5/22/2008 |
Q: My female poodle and male poodle had 3 babies 2 boys and 1 girl. I'm giving away the two boys and ... A: Congratulations Juan on your puppies. You can leave the girl with the dad until about 7-9 months ...
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| toy poodle | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I have two dogs a male toy poodle his 1year 6months old and a female Chihuahua she's 1year.I ... A: Your male could just be over-excited at having a girl in the house. Your female could also be ...
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| teacup poodle | 5/22/2008 |
Q: My 5 yr old teacup poodle has ALWAYS gone on the wee-wee pad.I left her with a friend this weekend ... A: There are a couple of things you can do to help stop your girl from going on your rugs. Make sure ...
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| poodle | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have a toy poodle, she is 11 years old and is very spoiled. she has lost her top 3 teeth. is this ... A: It is normal for an older dog to lose teeth as they age, but not good for the dog. Since she has ...
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| picky eater | 5/19/2008 |
Q: My toy poodle is very picky. She's pregnant and its become even harder to get her to eat but its ... A: I would try mixing this diet into her dry food to see if she will eat it better. If she still won't ...
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| ovulation | 5/19/2008 |
Q: white, weight about 8 lb. 1 year and 9 month old she has her period Thursday 8th (star bleeding ... A: You need to count 9 days from the first day you see blood and that is when she is ready to be bred. ...
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| breeding | 5/18/2008 |
Q: how can you tell if your dog is pregant, and how long before she has her puppies? A: You can't tell if your dog is pregnant just by looking at her. Start by figuring out when she was ...
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| pregnant toy poodle | 5/17/2008 |
Q: according to an ultrasound my dog had done at the vet's last week, she is now about 7 weeks ... A: There are several things you can do to help your dog to be with you in the bedroom, but keep her ...
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| noses on toy poodles | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I bought my toy poodle in February and I was under the understanding that he was a teacup, but has ... A: It sounds like your Poodle is a Toy not a Teacup. Toys tend to average 6-10 lbs. and are no taller ...
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| 12 yr old Toy Poodle Skin Age Sores, Collapsing Trachea, Vitamins | 5/14/2008 |
Q: My baby is a 12 year old toy poodle named Candy. She is 4.4 lbs and is a white toy poodle with pink ... A: You and Candy sound perfect together and you both seem happy, which is good. Some of the things I ...
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| silver poodle | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year rescued standard. Face is very silver, with ears that are mixed silver and black. ... A: It sounds like your boy is going to be a Blue Standard Poodle. I have a 1 yr old Standard Poodle, ...
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| shih-poo | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I'M CONSIDERING PURCHASING A SHIH-POO, 2 MONTHS OLD, VET CAME TO VISIT HER AT THE PET STORE AND SAID ... A: I can't be for certain without seeing her, but there could be further problems when she gets her ...
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| skin color change | 5/12/2008 |
Q: We have 2 white adopted poodles (unsure of age). I began bathing them with a whitening shampoo, ... A: This skin color is actually helping your dogs to protect them from Sunburn. Since their skin is ...
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| straight hair | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have a MO old red toy poodle. his hair under his chin and on his rear are curling but the rest of ... A: I couldn't read how old your poodle is, but if he is under 9-12 months old, he should get his curly ...
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| Bad Breath | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 month old toy poodle. I have been told by our vet each visit that she is in great health, ... A: Some dogs are more prone to bad breath than others, it is just something that happens. Make sure ...
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| Getting poodle to pee in one spot | 5/6/2008 |
Q: My poodle mix is housebroken. He has been peeing all over the yard, just about wherever and whenever ... A: You might take him to his Vet and have a check-up just to make sure there is nothing wrong with his ...
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| Getting poodle to pee in one spot | 5/6/2008 |
Q: My poodle mix is housebroken. He has been peeing all over the yard, just about wherever and whenever ... A: You didn't say if your puppy is neutered or not. This would make a difference because if he isn't, ...
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| toy poodle | 5/4/2008 |
Q: i have a 13 month old toy poodle but she has not had come into season yet.because she is a small ... A: Your Poodle should come into heat around 7-12 months of age, but I have seen them go as long as 18 ...
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| toy poodle | 5/2/2008 |
Q: i have female toy poodle that is 6 months old when wll she come in heat and hold old should she be ... A: I just wanted to say that there wasn't 5 hours that passed from the time you wrote your question to ...
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| Toy Poodles in Heat | 4/30/2008 |
Q: My toy poodle had puppies 3.5 months ago. She shouldn't be in heat till June. I caught her and my ... A: Most females will go into heat again about 5-6 months after having puppies. Some females will come ...
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| fetching | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old female standard poodle. She is very obedient and loving and I have gone through ... A: Just wanted to say that if you ever want to swap Poodle Tails or Pics etc, you can contact me at ...
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| constipation | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I have a toy poodle puppy 13 wks. male. he eats fresh meat in the afternoon and puppy biscuits in ... A: Your dogs diet sounds like it could be the cause of your dogs constipation situation. Fresh meat is ...
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| Is my Miniature Poodle Pregnant? | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if there is a way I can find out if my poodle is pregnant. Today is April 26th ... A: The best way to find out if she is pregnant would be to take her to your Vet and have them do an ...
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| biting dog | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My poodle puppy (actually also part Schnauzer, we believe) loves to bite at my hands and arms -- and ... A: Chances are that your puppy is just doing this because he is a bit mouthy and not for aggression. ...
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| running with a standard poodle | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have been running for 3 miles at a time with my newly adopted 3 yr old poodle and it dawned on me ... A: Your Poodle should be fine running along with you. Do make sure to bring water with you on very hot ...
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| grooming | 4/22/2008 |
Q: At what age can you start full body grooming? I recently got a puppy and his body hair is over a ... A: You should be able to start grooming him now. When you take him to the groomer, request a Puppy ...
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| Getting puppy to "come" | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Our puppy is 3 1/2 months old and has become a very good friend. He does well with walking with us ... A: I have a couple of suggestions that might interest you for your puppy. The first is don't ever tell ...
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| hair loss in teacup poodle puppy | 4/20/2008 |
Q: heres an update on my teacup poodle with hair loss. its been a few weeks and most of her hair is ... A: You might think about contacting a lawyer to see about the Pet Store replacing your dog if you want ...
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| TOY POODLE | 4/19/2008 |
Q: CAN YOU HEAR PUPPIES INSIDE THE MOTHER ON A FETAL MONITOR A: No, a fetal monitor only registers the heart beats and can tell you how many hearts are beating, but ...
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| adopt or not? | 4/18/2008 |
Q: We have a 9 year old spayed female boxer. We are looking to adopt a younger dog additionally. we ... A: In this case, size really doesn't matter as to whether a dog will mark or not. Its more to do with ...
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| my poodle | 4/18/2008 |
Q: about a year and a half ago, my poodle of 5 years suddenly couldn't move her back legs. What is ... A: There could be several reasons that your Poodle suddenly lost control of her back legs. She could ...
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| adopt or not? | 4/18/2008 |
Q: We have a 9 year old spayed female boxer. We are looking to adopt a younger dog additionally. we ... A: With males that have been marking most of their lives, it is difficult for them to stop. He is a yr ...
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| hair loss in teacup poodle puppy | 4/17/2008 |
Q: my teacup poodle is three months. i bought her from a pet store a month ago and she had beautiful ... A: The fact that she came from a pet store could be her problem. Breeders that sell to pet shops are ...
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| miniature poodles | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have just recently lost my 17 year old poodle. I don't have to tell you my heart was broken. I ... A: So Sorry for your Loss and my heart goes out to you. I also just recently lost my 11 yr old Black ...
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| toy poodle color | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 mo old male black toy poodle, my question is he has a white mark on his chin and white ... A: Your Poodle isn't of poor breeding. Sometimes a breeder will breed her dog to another of a ...
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| poodle hair | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 10mo. old black mini. Her hair on top of her head is very thick and wooly, grows very ... A: The thicker hair on your poodle shows that her hair is more "Show Quality" rather than a more loose ...
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| How long is pregnacy last | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have a five year old Minture Poodle who we think is pregnant, we are not sure. She went into heat ... A: Female dogs have regular heat cycles about every 6 months, or twice a year. Females will stay in ...
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| Shitz/Poodle | 4/14/2008 |
Q: My dog is 8 weeks old. She is 1 1/2 lb. Brought her home 2 days ago. She only wants to sleep. ... A: Your puppy is most likely missing her mother and siblings. You can put a tick-tock clock near her ...
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| fighting | 4/13/2008 |
Q: when i walk my toy poodle of 6 months he wants to fight every dog he meets gets very aggressive when ... A: This question is a bit advanced for me. My advise would be to get professional help on this. You ...
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| age of poodle | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I just bought a poodle from a breeder and was told it was 9 months old. Several people have told us ... A: There is not any real accurate way to guess a dogs age just by looking at him. You might talk to ...
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| Miniature Poodles | 4/11/2008 |
Q: How often do miniature poodles get the period? She is like 4 or 5. A: Female dogs usually get their first heat around 8-12 months of age. They then have regular heat ...
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| kennel cough and no bark mini poodle | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I adopted a mini poodle from a rescue group that gets left over breeder rejects. I love her she ... A: I won't be able to answer all of your question, but I can speculate on some of it. I assume that ...
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| Male dog lifts his leg to poop | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 month old min poodle/shitzu mix and he has started to lift his leg to poop! He tries to ... A: I have not only heard of dogs doing this, I had a male that would do it. It is typically a male ...
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| poodle puppies | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I had a litter of toy poodles a week ago Friday and the 4 pups have been doing well. This afternoon ... A: You might observe him for just a bit longer, but if he still isn't eating and still crying, I would ...
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| grooming and submissive urination | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have a female standard poodle that is just over a year old, it seems since we we have had her ... A: Don't worry, your girl should be able to be brought out of this, it will just take patience and ...
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| poodle | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Are poodles good with kids? A: Most Poodles make great pets for kids. The Miniature and Standard Poodles have temperaments that ...
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| Having puppies | 4/3/2008 |
Q: my mother have a 9 1/2 female toy poddle and she would like to get her to have puppies, ... A: In my personal opinion, 9 1/2 yrs is a bit old for your dog to be having puppies. Her body may have ...
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| Poodle | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I have a four month old 3.78 pd. poodle. She continually will growl and bite at our feet and pant ... A: Hey Jane, Though this may seem like play to your girl, she is developing habits now that she will ...
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| introducing a toy poodle to a shitzu/poodle cross | 3/31/2008 |
Q: The dogs are: a 6 month old Toy poodle from a breeder who could not sell her and she became out of 7 ... A: The best thing to do is to try and let them work it out as best as possible and only intervene if ...
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| My poodle | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 yrs. old female poodle, she is only 4.5 pounds. Recently we noticed she is losing hair on ... A: There can be a number of reasons that dogs lose hair on their bodies. It can be due to internal ...
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| Urine Stains | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 month old Standard Female Poodle who is cream/white. She has dark orange stains all ... A: These stains you refer to on your dog are quite common in dogs with white or light colored hair. ...
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| sudden weight loss | 3/30/2008 |
Q: our toy poodle, age 8, has lost about 2 lbs. from his 9 lb. frame within the past two months. the ... A: To be honest, this is not my area of expertise and I don't want to lead you wrong on this. I will ...
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| hair loss in my male poodle | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I have a male toy poodle about 7 years old. He has very flaky looking skin and dark brown spots ... A: Your dog could have several things going on that could be the cause of his hair-loss. It sounds most ...
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| extreem sheding by black male standard poodle | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I have an eight year old male poodle. He is a love and we adore him. However for the last few months ... A: Jean, I saw that you mentioned that Sam loved to eat Crazins that drop onto the floor. I am not ...
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| Hair Discoloration | 3/28/2008 |
Q: We noticed recently that our apricot-colored toy poodle has developed 2 brown spotted areas. We ... A: Your dogs discoloration could be caused by a number of things. She could be starting to change ...
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| my standard poodle needs a mate | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I know my male standard poodle is full breed, but I no longer have his papers. And I really don't ... A: Before getting a "girlfriend" for your Poodle, you should decide if you really want to breed your ...
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| sister poodles | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I have 2 female litter mates who will be 3 4/24. They were bought several months apart and got along ... A: Sounds like Belle is becoming the dominate one over her sister. She is just telling Tink that she ...
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| miniature 8 months poodle with underbite | 3/26/2008 |
Q: Our family is looking to purchase a miniature poodle. The original breeder of the mini girl is good ... A: I checked with a few sites on the net about dogs with an underbite and most said that these dogs ...
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| My 4 year old naughty poodle | 3/23/2008 |
Q: Adopted at age 10 mos, because the owner "couldn't handle her" - she became a great companion for ... A: Actually, a pacifier is exactly what this is. She is sucking on the end of the blanket and ...
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| Close Face & Feet | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I just picked my blue standard up from the groomer and it looks like she was shaved too close on her ... A: This is a common problem with dogs that get shaved close on their body. It could be that the ...
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| My poor poodle! | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Today, my 10 year old daughter took our dog Angel, for a walk. i'm at work when she does it. i ... A: I checked on the net for any conditions that this might sound like and couldn't come up with ...
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| Expert Labman | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I received your message and I just want to know why you feel it is necessary to be so rude. I really ... A: I think you clicked my name by mistake instead of Labman. I am expert Kim Wingate and I give a ...
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| Urination frequency | 3/14/2008 |
Q: My 5 1/2 mo male toy poodle is trained to "go" outside, but now stands by the door every half hour ... A: Sounds like you are going to re-train him to go potty by getting him on a schedule of going outside ...
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| Mixing new puppy with 11 year old dog | 3/13/2008 |
Q: We have a standard 11 year old, he is very much part of our family. Lives in the home, sleeps with ... A: Yes, I think that taking the classes together would be good for them, because since they aren't on ...
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| Mixing new puppy with 11 year old dog | 3/11/2008 |
Q: We have a standard 11 year old, he is very much part of our family. Lives in the home, sleeps with ... A: It can be very hard to introduce new dogs into the home of an existing dog, because you are bringing ...
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| poodle... | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have my black lab mix for 4 years, and a couple weeks ago i got a poodle. My lab tends to shed a ... A: <so i don't let him go upstairs but i do let my poodle> It shouldn't be a problem for your Lab ...
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| miniature poodle puppy | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I would like to ask how big should a 3 month old mini be? It is a female. A: Depending on the size of your puppies parents, your girl should be about 6-8 lbs. and 6-10" at the ...
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| standard poodle that sheds? | 3/7/2008 |
Q: Can you provide some expert insight into why my 16 month old purebred black standard male is ... A: Actually there is no such thing as a non-shedding dog. All Poodles will shed the little balls that ...
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| Poodle-Bichon indoor marking | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I rescued this dog when he was a year old and I was his third owner because he marks indoors ... A: Most dogs that have problems marking in the house are doing so because there is still the smell of ...
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| miniture poodle is vomitting yellow vomit | 3/1/2008 |
Q: occasionally she vomitts a yellow discharge from her mouth which is very thick and slimy ,could you ... A: This kind of vomit is usually bile from the stomach and is caused by the stomach being upset. There ...
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| Standard Poodle....squashed esophagus | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I was reading some of your postings and saw a recent one that mentioned a "squashed esophagus" and ... A: Sometimes when you get a dog that pulls on their collar alot or if you are heavy handed on a little ...
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| my gray miniature poodle | 2/27/2008 |
Q: We have a 6 month old miniature. We got him a month ago. He is still not asking to go out and will ... A: One of the most successful ideas that I have found for teaching your dog to let you know when he has ...
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| Pregnant poodle | 2/26/2008 |
Q: My poodle was recently bred with an anatolion shepard,will it be hard for her to birth them? A: If your Poodle (I assume you are referring to a Standard Poodle) was truly impregnated by this ...
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| hair loss | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a small toy poodle, he is loosing his hair, on his back legs and behind, he use to have a ... A: Any time that you have hair-loss and rough skin, there is a good chance of some kind of skin ...
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| coloring | 2/25/2008 |
Q: It is me again. If the mom is suppose to have been brown and the dad is said to be white, how come ... A: As for color, Black is the most Dominate color and if there is black dogs in your pups background, ...
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| poodle | 2/24/2008 |
Q: i got a little apricot poodle from a man, who wasn't very nice to her, its a long story, well shes ... A: I just answered another question like yours where the Poodle was nervous around the Husband and ...
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| Behavior | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have a standard poodle I purchased 6 month ago from a breeder. She is almost 2 yrs old and was ... A: The best kind of Obedience class would be one where you start off with a private lesson then move on ...
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| Behavior | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a standard poodle I purchased 6 month ago from a breeder. She is almost 2 yrs old and was ... A: Sounds like your Poodle is a bit insecure and dependent on you. You can help her by getting her out ...
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| loose bm | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a four month old miniature poodle. He was given to me at three months by a friend of a ... A: I would say that a normal BM for a Poodle would be around 2-3 times a day on average. As for what ...
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| My toy poodle | 2/23/2008 |
Q: We got our toy poodle when she was 4 months old from a breeder. I told the breeder I did not want a ... A: The AKC Standard states that the Toy Poodle should not exceed 10" at the shoulder and that anything ...
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| White Spot on Black | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Some miniature and toy poodles who are black will have a spot of white on their coats, usually on ... A: Most of the time, if a dog has white spots that aren't permanent, they will be mostly in the chest ...
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| 9 month old timid neutered male standard poodle | 2/21/2008 |
Q: JACK is a beautiful now 9 month old DARK RED smaller STANDARD poodle that we brought home from a ... A: Hey again Patty, Sounds like you are doing all the right things with Jack to help him acclimate ...
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| Breeding | 2/21/2008 |
Q: At what age should you breed your dogs, and should the female be breed the first heat or second? A: The opportune time to breed your female is when she is around 2 yrs of age. This gives her body ...
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| my sick poodle | 2/21/2008 |
Q: i just got my poodle 5 days ago she was born in november today she has been laying around not moving ... A: I wouldn't be able to diagnose your pet without more information and without seeing her. If you ...
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| Seizure? | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My 4 1/2 year old standard had what I assume was a seizure on 2/17/08. She was laying on our bed ... A: I checked out some sites about Canine Epilepsy and this site was the most helpful. ...
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| poodles | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I have been told that different color poodles have different temperaments. I am also curious whether ... A: I have been raising Standard Poodles for awhile now and have seen a temperment difference in the ...
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| food quantity | 2/17/2008 |
Q: just acquired a 15 week old 5 lb. female toy poodle. She was on dry food, my vet said to switch her ... A: I don't think you are over-feeding her, but if she seems hungry throughout the day, you might give ...
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| food quantity | 2/17/2008 |
Q: just acquired a 15 week old 5 lb. female toy poodle. She was on dry food, my vet said to switch her ... A: I would mix her dry food with the canned food instead of just giving the canned straight. This will ...
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| recessive gene breeding | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I am looking at buying a standard poodle that was accidently bred by 2 poodles that are both ... A: When buying any Puppy, you should always find out what health problems exist in the parents ...
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| Fur changing color | 2/15/2008 |
Q: My 9 year old toy white poodle has a spot of light brown fur that appeared a couple of weeks ago. ... A: Sometimes when a Poodle gets a scab or injury and it damages the hair follicles the hair will grow ...
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| stomach noises | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 wk old teacup poodle. She has been eating well with no problems. She now has gurgling ... A: It sounds like your Poodle may just be taking in some air when she eats her food. The noise you ...
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| rear right leg non-usage | 2/9/2008 |
Q: My seven pound toy poodle jumped off the bed and has hurt her right rear leg. She's holding it high ... A: You should get your poodle to the Vet right away. It sounds as if the leg is probably broken, and ...
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| housetraining issues with a former puppy mill poodle | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have some questions regarding Ebby, our black toy poodle. We got Ebby from our children's ... A: It can be a tricky problem re-housetraining a dog that has been used to going in a crate her whole ...
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| 14 year old standard male poodle | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Reggie has been a PERFECT dog for 14 years. In the last month, he has begun crying to go out at ... A: You might want to take Reggie into the Vet and have his urine checked to see if he could be having ...
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| Breeding Poodles | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have 2 toy poodles 1 female that is 2 years old and a male that will be 1 year old March 13th.My ... A: Dogs come into heat about 2 times a year, and tend to stay in heat for about 2-3 weeks. First you ...
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