Our kennel is a toy poodle kennel. We work with breeders all over the world, so the size variety of our dogs correlates with the standards of leading clubs in America, Europe, and Asia. As a rule, the dogs are in the range from 23 cm (9 inches) to 28 cm (11 inches).

We don't breed teacup dogs. Our goal is strong, healthy dogs with good anatomy within the proper standards. In addition, they have outstanding temperament correlating with the poodle breeds, supported by socialization and proper upbringing.

In terms of health, our dogs have OFA certificates and undergo regular check-ups with specialists.

Toy poodles are very human-oriented dogs which is why they are considered companion dogs. I have observed the lines, behavioral characteristics and differences in temperament. Of course, a lot depends on the genetics and properly selected combinations. It is important for us to improve not only the external and anatomical features, but also to ensure a balanced character, stable and vibrant temperament, and comfortable behavior for our dogs which we approach with great care and attention. As for psychological differences between males and females, I would say that that toy males are more affectionate and loyal to their owner. They basically become their owner's shadow and are always ready to please. Male dogs are good at focusing on the task in front of them and are easier to train. Female dogs are more independent and stubborn. They will behave the same way around all members of the family while male dogs will be actively trying to please their owner. All in all, if you want a mama's boy, you should get a male dog.

The basic characteristic of the breed is the lack of shedding. Hairs have a lifespan, but they don't fall out on their own. This means you need to brush your pet regularly, otherwise the fur will mat fast.

Though poodles are considered domestic decorative dogs, they need to be walked twice a day, for an hour.
These dogs love to run and play. Physical activities help to form a proper skeleton. Swimming is a great exercise for them.
Dogs will need on-leash and off-leash walks. Puppies are walked more often – three-four times a day, but for 15-20 minutes. Do not allow extensive physical exercises involving hind legs like jumps and going down the stairs.
Socialization and meeting other pets early on are an important part in developing dog's emotional stability. Without enough communication with strangers and other animals a puppy can become timid or aggressive.
I recommend walking your poodle in a protective suit in winter and avoid direct sunlight in summer, as well as carrying water with you. Of course, you can teach your dog to use a pee pad. This will help your pet not to suffer while the owner is out. But it doesn't mean that walks can be excluded completely. We recommend going for a walk every four hours for 15-20 minutes, and once a day for an hour to an hour and half to provide enough exercise.

1. You need to start training your puppy on the first day in your home. The reason is that since their early days puppies need to learn the rules of your home – what's allowed, what's forbidden, how to behave around all family members, including the youngest and the oldest, what they are allowed to play with, where the bathroom is, and so on.

We are talking primarily about proper upbringing of a poodle puppy. You can start training and commands later, when your puppy gets familiar with your home. As a rule, one week is enough. By that time, a puppy is overflowing with curiosity and is actively discovering the world around them. If after that time a puppy is still scared and avoiding contact, it's better to reach out to an animal psychologist or cynologist because such behavior is not typical for the breed.

The first step is to train your puppy to use a pee pad. There's no need to try and use outdoors right away, skipping this step. Puppies are still not developed enough for walks twice a day. This ability in poodle puppies develops not sooner than at the age of six months, sometimes even up to the first year of life.
Please, remember that training is a complicated process. So, when you see the first results, don't expect your puppy to have understood everything. You need to continue the training following the proper methodology so that you won't have to start the process all over again.

The second important step is training your puppy to wear a collar and walk on a leash. Yes, you should start this training at home so by the time your puppy goes outside for the first time wearing a collar won't be an additional stress. The puppy will be used to it and could spend more time exploring the world around rather than trying to get rid of an unusual object.

The third step that causes the most difficulties for new puppy owners is deciding on the boundaries. Quite often beginner owners think that unacceptable poodle puppy behavior will "go away on its own when a puppy grows up." Unfortunately, the behavior that was allowed for them as a puppy will be perceived as normal by the adult dog later.

That is why it's necessary to set boundaries for your puppy right away. You will need:
To teach your puppy to play with their toys, not with your things;
To explain that they can't bite your hands, even in a game;
To establish a proper daily routine, enforcing the rule that mornings are for sleep and not for waking you up;
To discourage the gnawing on furniture, clothes, walls and floor boards;
To teach the puppy to be able to stay home alone so that they know it's not a reason to bark or howl.

You should start showing your puppy some basic commands right away, in a playful way with the emphasis on positive reinforcement. A puppy's mind is still very flexible, and being too strict or demanding at this stage can make the puppy timid and scared. That is why it is important to try and rouse their interest by offering them a toy, a treat or sometimes just a praise.

Three months is an important milestone for poodle puppies in their exploration of the world. Your first walks shouldn't be too long and tiring for the puppy. Start with 15 minutes, gradually increasing the time to an hour.

At this age a puppy's nervous system is being developed. It is proved that raising puppies in isolation during this period leads to them developing coward behavior in the future. You need to show your puppy as many things as possible – busy streets, crowds of people, etc. Basically, everything they are going to deal with in their life.
But you need to be careful about this, gradually increasing the time your puppy spends in noisy environments, so that you don't overwhelm and scare them.
A house with a back yard in the suburbs, a summer house or a farm are the places with minimal noise. So, if you plan to have a city dog, raising a puppy in these quiet places is not going to work.

You should let your puppy meet friendly dogs and people so in the future they won't be aggressive or scared because they don't know how to communicate and make acquaintances. Unfortunately, this is a rather common problem in adult dogs these days. A lot of people come to our specialists to solve it.

New places mean new rules that require reinforcement:
They can now use toilet outside as well, instead of trying to hold it in till they get home;
Not every new person or dog wants to meet them, so they shouldn't rush to everyone they see;
Not all food is good for them, so they can only take it from their owner.

Training follows the same principles as at two months old. Please, remember that at this age puppies are easily susceptible to classical conditioning, but they also forget everything just as easily. You shouldn't scold your puppy for not following your commands, especially if you haven't revised them in a while. It's better to pay more attention to learning new things and refreshing the old ones.

TRAINING AT FOUR-FIVE MONTHS


By this age your puppy has already become familiar with your house and usual walk areas and doesn't need your support and protection as much. When playing with other dogs, they can get too excited and not hear you calling them. They start showing a certain level of stubbornness and disobedience when following commands.
That means it's time for the comprehensive training. Now you can be more persistent and demanding during exercises. But you should remember not to go overboard. The main thing is for these exercises to be enjoyable for you and your dog. That's how you get results.

NECESSARY COMMANDS AT FOUR MONTHS

What commands should be practiced with a poodle puppy at the age of four months:
Heel – when a puppy walks calmly next to their owner on a leash or without it; also includes sitting down when coming to a stop, practicing different speed and directions
Recall – coming to you when you call them
Stay – in any position or in certain position (sit, up, down)
Being indifferent to treats lying on the ground
A command to forbid things and stop your puppy from unwanted actions
Command combo of "sit", "down" and "up" from a distance and when heeled, given out loud or with gestures.
Stopping barking on a cue.

TRAINING FROM SIX MONTHS

At this age puppies enter puberty and turn into rebels. They start testing the boundaries and sometimes ignore your commands on purpose to see your reaction. If this reaction is not what the puppy expected, they can decide that they don't have to follow your commands further on.

It's important to remember that a toy poodle is not an actual toy. It's an active and relatively energetic dog that requires physical and intellectual exercise. This dog is not supposed to spend the whole day on a sofa. Of course, they can wait for you to come home from work and use a pee pad (that we train them to use since early on), but this dog needs to go for walks, one of which should be 40 minutes a day minimum.
Toy poodles are sensitive dogs who love family and friends. But they are not golden retrievers and require careful socialization. You can't expect them to love and play with any person around them. Children should be careful around these dogs and will require adult supervision. If a child drops a toy poodle off a sofa, this can cause injuries.
Often older people ask if toy poodles are a good fit for someone their age. I can say that if the dog gets enough attention and care, as well as regular walks and exercise, owner's age doesn't matter. Toy poodles wouldn't be happy just lounging on a sofa. This dog wasn't created for this purpose.

When raising puppies, proper nutrition, active training and socialization play a big part. We recommend a mixed, balanced diet. It should include fresh or cooked foods like ground beef, lamb, venison, beef liver, chicken necks, cottage cheese, milk, fish, vegetables, fruit, eggs, and rice. Dry dog foods – can provide links

We try to socialize our dogs and train them to live with a family. Leash training Visiting public spaces like busy streets, shops and such, car rides, using a pee pad, grooming – all of these is a lot of work that is our daily job.

Thought-out combinations and a breeding program allow to produce excellent dogs for show and sports.

Before I got my first poodle, I spend some time on preparations, of course. Internet was my friend and assistant. I spent endless hours searching and watching videos, asking questions to other breeders and reading comments under articles. The main goal in grooming is to keep the coat and the skin of your pet healthy. Poodles, like many other non-shedding dogs, require special care, especially if you want to grow a luxurious mane and show off a nice cut at shows or just walking in a park. So, let's talk about what you need for grooming.

1. Tools
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This is a soft, convenient brush with tender pins that comb well through the coat.

https://www.showdogstore.com/resco-200-coarse-combs/ A comb designed specifically for poodles will lift all the hairs and you will never miss any tangled clumps.

https://www.showdogstore.com/andis-nail-pro-dog-nail-grinder/ A nail grinder. Dogs tend to be much calmer during the procedure when using a grinder rather than scissors.

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We start training our puppies to get used to bathing at the age of eight weeks. We recommend washing poodles in warm running water with specialized products once every two weeks or as needed if the coat gets dirty. After the bath the coat needs to be blow dried and brushed at the same time. Matted fur needs to be untangled carefully, without hurting the dog.

Poodles need to be first brushed carefully, strand after strand. Then combed, from the roots of the hair down. The goal is to prevent matting and tangles. Brush once every five days. The coat needs to be clean (not covered in dirt). For walks in the rain, you can use a protective suit and shoes for the paws.

Before the procedure, bathe the dog with special shampoo, then blow dry it and carefully brush it, strand after strand. If there are tangles in the coat, you need to take time to carefully detangle them. Don't try to pull them out or cut them off. The basis for a model cut is a sanitary cut for which you would need to use sharp scissors and to be very careful. You need to shorten the coat a bit on the face, at the base of the paws, on the belly and around the tail.

For a model cut it's better to use a trimmer set at 1 mm minimum to avoid injuries.
For decorative styles we recommend using professional groomers. Without this experience, even when you try to be careful, you can scratch the skin and the dog would be scared of grooming.

Experienced groomers can find an approach to any dog and give your poodle a stylish haircut.

For your pet's cut to look neat, we recommend seeing a groomer no less than once every two months for a full cut and once every three weeks for a sanitary cut.
Sanitary cut includes:
– trimming the muzzle to a length of 1-2 mm (or creating a triangle shape under the eyes, if the dog is groomed in the Asian style);
– "Poodle paw" trimming when all the hair on the toes and the bottom of the foot up to the tip of the dewclaw is shaved to a length of 1-2 mm;
– the area around the anus and in the groin is also trimmed short (but not shorter than 2mm);
– the ears are cleaned, and the claws are cut as necessary.
You also need to bathe the dog with shampoo and moisturizing conditioner. Blow drying on warm is required. It is necessary to straighten the curls as much as possible. A thoroughly washed, moisturized and brushed coat is less prone to matting which facilitates everyday home care a great deal.