The Miniature Poodle is the medium size variety. He is ideal for those individuals who prefer a larger dog. There is no such thing as a registered Royal Standard Poodle . The term is used as a marketing gimmick to imply that your puppy will grow extra large. Learn as much as you can about the breed in which you are interested.
Every breed has advantages and disadvantages.
The Toy variety can be fragile and may not be suitable in homes with very young children. There are hereditary health problems in ALL breeds of dogs. Below are some of the more common hereditary health problems in each variety of Poodle. A written report should be furnished upon request to the puppy buyer with the results of x-rays, blood tests, eye examinations and punch skin biopsies for the sire and the dam of the puppy. Responsible, conscientious breeders screen all breeding stock for hereditary health problems for which we have testing available prior to utilizing ANY dog in a breeding program and are delighted to answer any questions about the health of the puppy's sire and dam.