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Grooming and care for a Poodle: brush, bath, health

Poodle : Its curly coat barely sheds but mats quickly: brushing at least two or three times a week and a clip every six to eight weeks are essential, with grooming budgets often between 45 and 90 € depending on size. The drop ears, where hair grows inside the canal, need regular checking.

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In short: A dog of 3 to over 20 kg depending on variety (toy, miniature, medium, standard), with a continuously growing curly coat and high energy. A brilliant, athletic former water dog whose sharp mind demands daily mental stimulation. This is the breed with four official size varieties, from the roughly 3 kg toy to the 20 kg-plus standard: every accessory is chosen by variety first.

Coat care, brush by brush

The Poodle needs a soft slicker two to three times a week, plus a clip or trim every six to eight weeks; its light shedding makes it easy to live with on the upkeep front. The ritual settles in early, in brief rewarded sessions — the brush then becomes bonding time rather than a chore.

Baths, claws, ears, teeth

Plan a bath every four to six weeks with a specifically canine shampoo: a dog’s skin pH is not yours. Check claws monthly — natural wear often does the job on such an active dog, inspect ears at the same time, and brush teeth two or three times a week.

Health watch-points for the Poodle

In the Poodle, the documented watch-points are: progressive retinal atrophy, patellar luxation in the smaller varieties and hip dysplasia in the standard variety. Nothing inevitable, but they steer prevention — and at the first unusual sign, the vet decides, not the shop aisle. Life expectancy sits around 12 to 17 years.

Frequently asked questions

Which brush for a Poodle?

For its coat, plan on a soft slicker two to three times a week, plus a clip or trim every six to eight weeks.

How often should a Poodle be bathed?

A four-to-six-week rhythm is required with this coat type — and exclusively with canine shampoo, never your own products.

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