Black Standard Poodle Pup
By Stephanie Hetu
A black standard poodle pup is not difficult to cuddle. By the time you are able to take your new family member to your home, it will be at least 8 weeks old.
You will have had tons of information heaped upon you by a responsible breeder, but the general rule of thumb is to feed your black standard poodle pup three times a day until it is 16 weeks old. Thereafter, you will switch to a good quality adult dog food twice a day.
Check with your vet to make sure you are on the correct path here and don't assume that mineral and vitamin supplements are either good or necessary for your young black standard poodle pup. Just like too much fertilizer on a plant give you "leggy" stems, extra supplements at an early age can increase your pup's rate of growth beyond what is healthy. As a result, your black standard poodle pup may develop skeletal abnormalities or joint problems!
If the home or kennel from which you got your black standard poodle pup has provided you with a certain kind of food that you cannot find locally, make sure you find a good quality dog food and mix it half and half with the old food for several days until your black standard poodle pup gets accustomed to it. If you do it right, your pup won't have intestinal difficulties during switchover!
This breed is outstandingly intelligent and ranks in the top 5, if not in the #1 spot! Your black standard poodle pup will very quickly learn the ins and outs of your home. These animals will astonish you with their capacity to comprehend what you wish and to anticipate your next command. It can be spooky at times to realize how quickly your black standard poodle pup has figured YOU out!
Your black standard poodle pup is on its way to being a fairly large dog. As an adult, it will be 25 inches tall, weigh between 50-70 pounds and live a healthy 15 years. Train your pup well during its formative months and you'll receive many years of unmatched companionship!
Historically, standard poodles have been used as waterfowl hunting dogs, but they are so intelligent that they wish just to please their owners. Your black standard poodle pup will likely take gentle care of your children and your elderly parents, given half a chance! They are not happy if left to their own devices as backyard pets. They need something constructive to do. So if you don't have the time it takes to occupy their interest, don't be surprised at what they get into while you are away!
About the Author:
Stephanie Hetu Website: www.cutepuppydog.com/ Description: Stephanie is a dog lover and the editor of the Cute Puppy Dog Newsletter. (every subscriber gets 20 exclusive puppy pics, 2 dog screensavers and 3 dog ebooks).
Article courtesy of Zongoo.com.
