Appearance of the Mini Foodle
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| The Mini Foodle is small and light, weighing just 6 kilos. Adorable to look at with their soft, slightly fluffy coat and curious sparkling eyes, they're much sturdier than they look. Their long, slender legs and delicate paws give them incredible speed and agility. Beautifully proportioned bodies support a narrow chest and a delicate rounded head with a fine, pointed snout. Their teeth meet in a scissor-like pattern and the muzzle is often surrounded by longer hair. Their nose is black and their eyes are set high and are also dark but very expressive. Ears are often long and floppy. Feathers on the legs and tail and a slightly shaggy appearance make the Mini Foodle a heart-stopping little dog that wins fans wherever they go, without any effort on their part. |
Temperament of the Mini Foodle
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| The Mini Foodle is an active dog, small in stature but with an oversized personality. They are gentle by nature if well socialized when young, and are very loyal and empathetic with their family. These dogs often bond more with one person, but will always protect and show affection to all family members. Free-spirited and curious, they'll stay by your side and investigate everything you do. They'll be the first to join a game and the last to stop. The Mini Foodle needs company and will languish if left alone for too long. They are true companion dogs, easy to train even if they may rebel if training is boring. If you keep the lessons consistent, fun and use positive language, they'll learn quickly. The Mini Foodle will adapt well to an apartment, but will need a walk or two a day, as well as games to burn off that irrepressible energy. A house with a small yard is ideal, but make sure it's well fenced as they have a natural tendency to chase small animals. They're sensitive to the cold, but that won't stop them wanting to walk with you. |
Needs and activities of the Mini Foodle
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| These little dogs are like eternal batteries - they never run out of energy. They're perfect for an active family and will accompany you on walks, runs and any adventure you can imagine. A small dog in size only, they have a great attitude to life and want to make the most of every minute. Walking twice a day when they're younger is essential to use up some of that energy. But they're also cuddly dogs who like to nap snugly on your lap. They love to be the center of attention and will entertain you with tricks they've learned. Games are a joy for them, and they'll play for ages, usually being the last ones standing. These dogs are not for the couch potato owner, they want action. |
Maintenance of the Mini Foodle
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| The Mini Foodle requires low to moderate maintenance, depending on the density of the coat it inherits. They are weak excretors and the coat can be hypoallergenic depending on whether they inherit the coat of the Poodle parent. A quick brush every day will keep your Foodles coat shiny and tangle-free, and they only need a bath if they've been in the mud or rolled in something smelly, which they will if they get the chance. It's advisable to use a mild dog shampoo on Mini Foodle to maintain the natural oils in the coat that give it shine and softness. Their long, soft ears will need to be checked and perhaps gently wiped to remove debris that can cause infection, but never push anything deep into the ear as you could damage their hearing. A pair of nail clippers followed by regular teeth cleaning will keep the Mini Foodle elegant. |
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