Hi there miniature poodle ppl!
we are currently looking for a puppy and the mini poodle is high on our list of breeds, I was just hoping you may be able to help with a few queries...
I am familiar with this breed, my grandmother has always had them, however I was a little turned off by the temperament of her last poodle. He was very aggressive and highly strung in that if you were doing something he didn't like he would growl/attack at you! He was also very protective of her, in the same manner. No one in our entire extended family liked this dog and he has turned everyone off the breed.
I am wondering what the Miniature Poodle temperament traits generally are, my grandmother I beleive was the cause of her dogs behaviour. My mother has told me that growing up with poodles, whichever was closest to my GM was always like this, the others would be playful fun loving dogs... I have grown up with German Shorthaired Pointers who's personality I LOVE however this is not a suitable breed for our situation. (my parents still have one who I consider mine too so hopefully best of both worlds!)
Our situation is no children, I work from home and only part time, hubby (to be) has quite bad asthma, we do want a no-low shedding dog (don't want fur through the house either), I want a dog who can join me on regular walks/jogs (and hopefully whereever else I go!!)... I am also fine with regular grooming.
Also, love the size of the miniature poodle - not too big, not too small...
I (and especially my partner) are not fond of the poodle show cuts and would prefer to let ours be shaggy if we do decide on this breed...
I am also curious as to the price I could expect to pay.
Thank you so much! I just can't wait to get a pup there is nothing I want more right now!