Blue Standard Poodle is an elegant breed with a blue coat sharing similar traits with any other standard poodle. They are born with a black coat, which changes to blue when the dog is two years old. The coat color can fade or lighten, and this change in coat color is termed ‘clear’. If a puppy has a parti gene, the blue particolored puppy can become a parti with various possible colors. Due to their coat color, Blue Standard Poodles are not recognized as pure breeds.
Blue Standard Poodles are joyful, elegant companion dogs with high intelligence. Their eyes are dark brown and oval-shaped. They have a black nose with a long, straight muzzle. Their ears are long, and flat that hang close to their head. Their topline is leveled with a tail at the end of it. They have white or silver hair in their paw pads with black toenails.
Blue Standard Poodle is genetically black. A real blue coat can be identified when the puppies are eight weeks old. When the coat color is clearing, you can notice a faint difference in color between the muzzle hair and topknot fur. A Blue Standard poodle can have a solid blue coat or shades of blue in his coat. In some puppies, dark grey can be noted along their ear edges.
Friendliness Overview
Affection Level
High
Family-Friendly
High
Kid-Friendly
High
Pet-Friendly
Medium to High
Strangers-Friendly
Medium to High
Adaptability Overview
Good for New Pet Owners
High
Good for Apartment Living
High
Sensitivity Level
Medium
Tolerates being alone
Low
Cold Tolerance
Medium
Heat Tolerance
Medium to High
Blue Standard Poodle Temperament
Blue Standard poodles are graceful, intelligent, and agile. Some have protective instincts, and those Poodles would be good watchdogs. However, they cannot be involved as guard dogs. Blue Standard Poodles can develop small dog syndrome. So, it is vital to establish yourself as the alpha to avoid undesirable behaviors. They have a playful attitude and get along well with kids and other pets. All Poodles are excellent therapy dogs and companion dogs.
They are people-oriented and thrive with their family, which makes them susceptible to loneliness and separation anxiety. Therefore, it is advisable not to leave Blue Standard Poodles alone for a long time. If you buy a Blue Standard Poodle, ensure that you allow sufficient time to spend with them. Some can exhibit stubbornness which can be changed through consistent training.
Blue Standard Poodle Training
Blue Standard Poodles are easy to train as they are intelligent and people-pleasing. You can involve them in agility training, obedience training, tracking, water retrieving, dock diving, and other canine sports. Consistent training and positive reinforcement will help them learn efficiently. As for any dog, early socialization is vital for Blue Standard Poodles. Socializing at an early stage prevents timidity and overprotective instincts. Also, it improves their compatibility with children and other pets.
Trainability Overview
Easy to Train
High
Intelligence
High
Prey Drive
Low to Medium
Tendency to Chew, Nip & Play-bite
Medium to High
Tendency to Bark or Howl
Low to Medium
Wanderlust Ability
Medium
Attention/Social Needs
High
Blue Standard Poodle Exercise Needs
Blue Standard Poodles are one of the active and lively dogs. They require physical and mental stimulation to avoid boredom. They will enjoy any exercise, including jogging and walking, as long as they spend time with you. As Poodles love water, swimming can be an excellent exercise for them. They can retrieve toys or balls in water too. Introduce games such as treasure hunts to stimulate them mentally.
While taking Blue Standard Poodles for a walk, ensure that they walk beside you or follow you. If you let your dog lead, he might consider himself the pack leader, resulting in sensitivity, nervousness, and other behavior disorders.
Exercise Needs Overview
Energy Level
Medium to High
Exercise Needs
Medium to High
Playfulness
High
Intensity
Medium
Blue Standard Poodle Grooming
The coat of Blue Standard Poodle is thick, curly, wiry, and requires high grooming needs. To maintain their coat texture, groom their coat once every five to eight weeks. Most owners trim, shave, or groom their Poodle’s coat in different shapes. Various clipping styles include puppy clip, English Saddle, Continental Clips, Modified Continental Clips, Summer Clip, Town Clip, Country Clip, Utility, or Kennel Clip. Among these styles, the puppy clip or pet clip is commonly preferred. You can learn to clip, trim and groom on your own, or you can go for professional groomers.
Blue Standard Poodles are hypoallergenic, and they do not shed a lot. However, brushing your Poodle’s coat from the root is essential to prevent matting. If the coat gets matted, you might have to shave it off completely. Other grooming needs are dental care to avoid gum diseases and foul odor, nail trimming, and ear cleaning to avoid potential infections.
Grooming Overview
Amount of Shedding
Low
Tendency to Drool
Low
Tendency to Snore
Low
Easy to Groom
Low
Blue Standard Poodle Health
Blue Standard Poodles are susceptible to certain diseases that are common in dogs. But, in general, Blue Standard Poodles lead a long, healthy life.
Health Overview
Basic Health
Low to Medium
Weight Gain Possibilities
High
Size
Medium
Hip Dysplasia: Hip dysplasia is an inherent condition caused when the rear leg bones don’t fit properly in the joints. This painful condition can be triggered by injuries, excessive weight gain, and wrong exercises. Some dogs will exhibit symptoms, while many won’t have any visible signs. Treatments ranging from medication to hip replacement surgeries help cure this life-threatening disease.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy: Progressive Retinal Atrophy affects the photoreceptors of the eyes, leading to blindness.
Legg Calve Perthes: Legg Calve Perthes results from the bone joint’s femur degeneration in the hip. This hereditary condition might lead to arthritis and lameness if the severity worsens.
Corneal Dystrophy: Corneal Dystrophy affects the eye’s corneal layers. Symptoms of this painful condition include the formation of an opaque layer.
Epilepsy: Idiopathic epilepsy frequently causes mild and extreme seizures. Unusual behavior, such as desperately running as if chased, stumbling, or hiding, may indicate a seizure. Though seizures are alarming, epilepsy-affected dogs have a positive long-term prognosis.
Sebaceous Adenitis: All Standard Poodles are more prone to Sebaceous Adenitis. It is believed that half of all Standard Poodles are infected or carriers of this disease. This hereditary condition is difficult to diagnose as it is often mistaken for hypothyroidism, asthma, or other illnesses. The sebaceous gland producing sebum protects the coat. In this hereditary condition, the sebaceous gland gets inflamed, leading to the death of the affected dog. Symptoms include hair loss, rough, scaly skin on the dog’s back, neck, and hand. If the condition gets severe, secondary skin infections and skin thickening might also occur.
Von Willebrand’s Disease: VBD affects the blood’s capacity to clot, resulting in excessive bleeding. Symptoms include nose bleeding, bleeding of the gums, and bowel or intestinal bleeding. The only remedy available at present is a blood transfusion from normal dogs. However, most affected dogs can live a normal life.
Patellar Luxation: Patellar Luxation is caused due to the slipping of the knee cap from its position. The affected dog might be uncomfortable while running or walking, so he will kick his legs to set the knee properly. If one leg is affected or has mild symptoms, it can be easily cured through medication.
Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism results from the disruption in the thyroid gland leading to epilepsy, obesity, patches of dark skin, hair loss, and other skin conditions. This condition can be cured through medication and necessary diet changes.
Cushing’s Disease: Cushing’s disease results from the excessive production of cortisol due to imbalance in the adrenal gland, pituitary, or some other health conditions. Symptoms include excessive water intake and urination.
Gastric Dilatation-volvulus: Gastric Dilation- volvulus, also called bloat, occurs when a dog’s stomach is full of air or gas due to pressure. When the dog cannot get rid of this excessive air, it will fall in blood pressure, leading to shock. Symptoms such as excessive drooling, swollen abdomen, decreasing blood pressure, retching without any vomiting, lethargy, weakness, and rapid heart rate can indicate Gastric Dilatation Volvulus.
Standard Poodle Diet and Nutrition
Blue Standard Poodle needs high-quality dog food or homemade food based on the dog’s age, size, physical activities, metabolism, energy, and health condition. You can form a diet plan with the help of a vet to include all the essential nutrients. Blue Standard Poodles are prone to obesity, so keep track of their calorie intake. A food bowl should be available only during mealtime. You can feed two to three cups of food divided into two meals a day, including treats and fruits.
Blue Standard Poodle Living Condition
Blue Standard Poodles are indoor dogs, and they should be left outdoors or confined in a shelter. As they are inactive indoors, they will be satisfied to rest up with their family. So, they are suited for apartment living and small living areas. They can do well without a backyard. Their thick coat does not have resistance to extreme cold. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid exposure to extreme cold or hot weather conditions.
Blue Standard Poodle Vs. Black Standard Poodle
Blue Standard Poodle
Black Standard Poodle
Presence of fading gene
Absence of fading gene
Blue outer coat with mixed colors in the roots
Deep ink-black coat
Coat clearing in 1 to 2 years of age
No clearing or fading of the coat
Presence of white or silver hair in-between paw pads
No white or silver hair
Eyes are dark brown
Eyes are dark brown
Has black points
Has black points
Lifespan of 10 to 18 Years
Lifespan of 10 to 18 Years
Adding a Blue Standard Poodle to Your Family
Things to Remember Before Buying a Blue Standard Poodle
Blue Standard Poodle puppy can be mistaken as a Black Standard Poodle puppy. However, a reputable breed should identify the difference between a black and blue poodle based on a brown tint in the coat. It can be challenging to find a breeder as Blue Standard Poodles are not preferred much. Many people go for black or other colors, so you may not be able to find a breeder who breeds Blue Standard Poodles exclusively. To avoid confusion or mistakenly buying a Black Standard Poodle, you can get DNA test results for the puppy from your breeder.
Cost of a Blue Standard Poodle
The price of a Black Standard Poodle and Blue Standard Poodle is the same. If you buy from an experienced breeder, the puppy will cost around $500 to $2000.
