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Miniature Pinschers are from Germany and were bred to take care of rat problems. With good looks, big personalities and a fun sense of humor, these small dogs quickly moved from the farmhouse to the city. They love to be the center of your attention, so get ready to dole out some love! Full-grown, they typically weigh 8-10 pounds and stand 10-13 inches tall.

Miniature Pinschers are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. They are curious, quick, and hard to catch. Miniature Pinschers love belly rubs, hugs, and kisses from their families, but their small size makes them a better match for older children who play gently. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

Daily walks (on the leash) are a great activity for curious Miniature Pinschers. It’s an opportunity for them to explore safely and stretch their legs. They really don’t need much more exercise than this. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Miniature Pinschers are tough little dogs who aren’t afraid of a pretty sweater. In fact, when it’s cold, they definitely require one. Min Pins do not have much fur to keep them warm, but their short-haired coat is easy to maintain. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Miniature Pinschers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Apartment-style living serves them well. Be sure to have them on a leash when taking them out for a walk or keep them in a secured backyard for playtime. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

France has been officially recognized as the Poodle’s country of origin, but the Poodle’s earlier ancestors came from central Asia. The German variety has probably influenced the modern breed most (‘Poodle’ is German for ‘splash’ or ‘puddle’). In 18th and 19th century Europe, the Poodle served a wide variety of purposes, including duck hunting, guiding, and later circus performing, from whence the modern grooming style likely arose. The Poodle became a popular pet for the French aristocracy, and in time was officially adopted as the national dog. Poodles were imported to America in the 20th century. They slowly rose in popularity and eventually became the country’s most popular dog. Famous Poodles include author John Steinbeck’s dog Charley, subject of the book ‘Travels with Charley: In Search of America’, and Weird Al’s Poodle Bela, who…uhm… sat on his head for the album cover of ‘Poodle Hat.’ Full-grown, they typically weigh 12-55 pounds and stand 10-15 inches tall.

Standard Poodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Standard Poodle gets along well with other animals, other dogs, and children. Standard Poodles are highly adaptable and make good watchdogs. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Standard Poodle requires substantial amounts of exercise. Standard Poodles require long walks and outdoor activities such as swimming or playing catch. The Standard Poodle is fond of retrieving, as it has origins as a hunting dog. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Standard Poodle has a distinctive fine, frizzy, wooly coat similar in texture to sheep’s wool. Solid white is most common, but the coat may also be solid grey, brown, apricot, or black. There are three distinct grooming styles for show Poodles: puppy clip, continental clip, and English saddle clip. Grooming-wise, this breed is high-maintenance. Standard Poodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Standard Poodles are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.