The most obvious difference is the price. Second, the fluffy poodle has a furry texture than the felt poodle that we use on our Standard skirts. Third, the furry texture gives the poodle a 3-dimensional look.

Show quality dogs must be as flawless as possible. The AKC maintains information about its standards online at http://www.akc.org. We breed for pets only. We also do not line breed or inbreed, which you will find a lot in a show dog's pedigree. Some say that a show dog will have a longer nose and longer legs. We like the short babydoll face and square body of the poodles we breed. Also, show dogs tend to be as close to 10 inches as possible, while some pet quality poodles are much shorter. See similar questions...

We take a lot of pride, as responsible breeders, in ensuring the Admiration line is upheld ethically. Please see our Home Page, under "Why Admiration Standard Poodles". See similar questions...

A Fluffy has a coat of extreme length with exaggerated feathering on ears, chest, legs, feet, underparts and hindquarters. The body coat may appear long, fine and silky but often the outer coat on the back will be normal. See similar questions...

Patients are encouraged to schedule in advance, allowing them to choose their doctor and the date of their procedure, but if you have a flexible schedule and can react quickly, you can save even more money by choosing our Standby Program. Your name is placed on a waiting list, and when your name reaches the top of the list, we schedule you with the first available physician and date. See similar questions...

There is a very revealing article on the American Kennel Club's website, entitled "A Responsible Breeder", which you should read. You can find a link to this on our "Resources" page. See similar questions...

Toy poodles are so small that they can live in a small apartment and still have plenty of room for exercise. See similar questions...

It is a great idea to spay or neuter your poodle. This is helpful for preventing unwanted pregnancies and male dog marking. Be sure you have a wonderful and trustworthy vet perform the surgery. Altering a pet requires anesthesia. Small animals can get overdosed and die. Ask lots of questions about the process, and make sure you feel comfortable with your vet before allowing him or her to anesthetize your pet. See similar questions...

This is a tough one. Every puppy responds differently to different training styles. It all depends on how you want to train your puppy and where you want them to use the bathroom. Some people don't want to take their dogs outside to use the bathroom. Paper training and litter box training are two options for this group. Paper training involves training the puppy to go on newspaper or piddle pads (aka weewee pads or puppy pads). See similar questions...

Some dogs might like one treat better than another dog. You will have to do a bit of experimenting with your puppy to see what he or she likes best. The moist, meaty treats tend to go over better than the milk bone biscuits. Some people give cheese as a treat, and dogs love cheese! See similar questions...

There is no easy answer to this one. The average toy poodle litter size is 3-4 puppies. Teacups typically have less. Some dogs have just one puppy in a litter. The most we've ever had in a litter is five. Other breeders we know have had 6-7 puppies in a litter, but that is unusually high. See similar questions...

It is always best to brush a poodle and get all the tangles out before giving a bath. Once the hair is wet, it is more difficult to get the tangles out without cutting. There is a grooming tool called a mat breaker for those more difficult mats. If it is impossible to remove the mat without hurting the dog, lather up and bathe. Use a cream rinse or conditioner, and leave it in. Brush or comb the dog with the conditioner still in. Take your time, so as not to hurt the dog. See similar questions...

We use all-natural products that contain no chemicals or lanolin. These are especially important for dogs with allergies or sensitive skin. We do sell these same supplies, so check out our grooming section to learn more. Human-grade shampoos are not safe for your pet, as we have different pH levels than our dogs. See similar questions...

A poodle's hair grows, so you will need to cut it. You can trim a poodle to have just about any look you'd like. The hair on the face can be shaved entirely, left long to give them a puppy look, or left with just a mustache and beard. Some poodles are groomed to look like a Bischon Frise. Keeping them in a “show cut” is very difficult and time-consuming. Take pictures to your groomer when you start getting your puppy's coat trimmed, and show her or him what you like. See similar questions...

Some poodles retain their puppy teeth. If the baby teeth do not fall out, the vet must remove them. This is common in the tinier poodles. There is no way of knowing which puppies will need this done. Just watch as they get to about six months, and make sure you do not see a second row of teeth growing up. If you do, let your vet know. He or she will advise you when they need to be pulled. See similar questions...

Increased desire to drink water can be normal due to weather, exercise, or abnormal such as the case in Kidney insufficency or failure, endocrine disease (Diabetes mellitus http://web.vet.cornell.edu/Public/FHC/diabetes.html , Diabetes insipdus, hyperthyroidism, etc.) http://web.vet.cornell.edu/Public/FHC/seniorcat.html , You need to present your cat for complete physical exam and diagnostics (blood work, urinanalysis, and radiographs [x-rays]). See similar questions...

A standard gyro just dampens unwanted movements of the tail. To keep things simple lets say you are hovering and several gusts of wind hits the helicopter from the side, the gyro will keep the helicopter from suddenly swinging nose into the wind, but the helicopter will eventually drift nose into the wind. A heading hold gyro will keep the nose pointed in the same place until you tell it to move. See similar questions...

White fluffy patches on your fish are caused by fungi. Furazone green or an antibiotic used with an oxidizing dye often kills fungi. See similar questions...

The standard level requires that you pass with a score of 2.75 or above on a scale of 1.0 - 5.0, where 5.0 is the highest. The master level requires that you pass with a score of at least 4.0. See similar questions...

Standard shipping is our choice of ground shipping. This may be USPS, UPS, FedEx, or other ground shipper. Priority is our choice of expedited shipping, generally with 3 day arrival from the time the order is shipped. Priority can be USPS Priority Mail, UPS 3-day, FedEx Express or other expedited shipper. If you absolutely require a specific shipper, let us know when you place your order. See similar questions...