Breed Clubs - South Africa
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- Poodles
September/October 2003
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- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Rottweiler
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Poodles
It is recommended that only reputable breeders should be approached when seeking breed information or if you wish to purchase a puppy.
See the advertisements in either this month's issue, our classifieds section, or our back issues featuring your breed of choice. Alternatively contact one of the clubs listed below for breeders in your area.
Gauteng |
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| Poodle Specialist Club | Golden City Poodle ClubChairman: Fran Browning-Cristina Tel: 083 331 1683
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| Utility Breed Club | Grand Central Utility Breeds Club Secretary: Mrs. LA Ferres Tel: 011-3141902 / 082 253 0083 lucienne@falaisedalmatians.com
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| Utility Breed Club | Utility Breeds Club of Gauteng Secretary: Mrs. CE Patience Tel: 011-6739160 / 084 465 8044 colleenp@telkomsa.net
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Kwazulu Natal |
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| Utility Breed Club | Natal Utility Breeds Club Chairman: Mr. M. Naidoo Tel: 033-3913154 / 082 821 4557 |
Western Cape |
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| Poodle Specialist Club | The Mother City Poodle Club Chairman: Mrs. Y.E. Bouls Tel: 028 2849520 / 0825237931 |
| Utility Breed Club | Cape Utility Dog Club Secretary: Mrs. L. Zetler Tel: 021-8813656/082 570 6219 zetti@icon.co.za |
Fact File - Poodle
| KUSA Group | Utility | |
| FCI Group | Group 9 (Companion and Toy dogs). | |
Original Function |
Gundog/Retriever. | |
| Modern Function | Companion. | |
Appearance |
Elegant, pretty; light, free movement; covered by unique waterproof non-shedding curly coat. | |
Weight |
2kg (Toy) to 24 kg (Standard) |
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| Height | Toys: 11 inches and under; Minis: 11 inches to 15 inches; Standard: over 15 inches (average 22 to 25 inches). |
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| Coat Colour | All solid colours – mainly black, brown, white, silver, blue, apricot and red. |
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| Coat Texture | Harsh outer coat, softer undercoat. | |
Grooming |
Often – this breed has a coat that requires regular grooming. |
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| Personality/Temperament | Outgoing, fun, very intelligent, playful. | |
Compatibility with other dogs |
Excellent. | |
| Compatibility with cats and other animals | Good – especially if raised with them. | |
Compatibility with people/children |
The perfect temperament! | |
Living Space – Indoors/Outdoors |
Mainly indoors. | |
Space and Exercise |
Lots of exercise – they hate to get bored and need human companionship. | |
Trainability |
Very trainable; but very obedient even without training. | |
| Suitability as Watchdog
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Not suitable, although Standards can be very protective of their owners. | |
Noise Factor |
Average – smaller sizes can be yappy. | |
| Average Lifespan
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10 to 15 years. | |
| Feeding | Feed high-quality dog food – follow manufacturer’s recommendations for age and weight. Some Poodles can be fussy eaters. | |
Health |
Excellent. There are some known genetic disorders. | |
| Availability | Enquire via Clubs for reputable breeders and healthy puppies. Due to popularity of the breed, a lot of indiscriminate breeding is taking place. Be prepared to wait for well-bred puppies! | |
| Some questions to ask Breeders | Ask if possible to see both parents. Are the puppies registered with KUSA; are they de-wormed and vaccinated? Have you tested for PRA in Toys and Minis and HD in Standards? |