How Do You Care For A Standard Poodle?
The standard poodle is a quick learner and relatively easy to train when compared with other breeds. This gentle, friendly dog is gracious to its family, other pets and strangers visiting the house. Be prepared to spend a lot of time grooming your dog’s coat. Vaccinate your standard poodle when you first get him, and see that he gets yearly booster vaccinations to maintain his immunity to disease. Also, worm your adult dog every three months and consult with your veterinarian about flea control products. Feed your standard poodle high-grade dog food. The first ingredient should be meat if you want a quality product. Crude protein should be no less than 21 percent and crude fat no less than 20 percent. The fiber content needs to be 4 percent or less. Be sure to feed your standard poodle two to three small meals per day as opposed to the traditional one to two larger ones. This will help prevent bloat. Train and socialize your standard poodle when he’s young. The poodle is highly intelli
