Am/Cdn Ch Ash's-Mystical Amity's Mobman
"Mario"

The Miniature Poodle stands no more than 15 inches high at the shoulder. His coat is dense and harsh and comes in a variety of solid colors including: white, gray, brown, apricot, cream, and black. A Poodle's coat needs regular brushing and professional grooming to keep it in shape and tangle-free. A godsend for people with allergies, this a clean-living breed that does not shed and has no body odor.

The Poodle's unusual clip seen in the show ring today is a highly stylized version of a functional coat trim. Originally, the coat was trimmed down to reduce the weight of the dog when he was swimming and retrieving waterfowl. Patches of heavier coat were left to protect the joints and vital organs from the cold water.

Miniature Poodles are clever, good-natured, lively, and a quick study. Amusing and eager to please, they will try just about anything to please their masters. At one time, every circus has a performing Poodle act. Obedience training would be an excellent activity for this clever breed. Their small size make them good companions for those with limited space available for a pet. However, they are energetic little dogs and require some form of daily exercise. Miniature Poodles are not suitable for very young children but make good pets for children over 10 years old. Miniature Poodles are good watchdogs.