Brown standard poodles conduct themselves with grace and elegance. These lively and playful brown standard poodles exist in various shades of brown coats. Most of the puppies will have a dark brown coat which might fade when they grow up. Adult dark brown standard poodles are difficult to find as environmental factors like sun, chlorine can also fade the coat color.
An ideal brown standard poodle will have amber-colored eyes with a liver nose. The coat color ranges from light brown to dark brown, and the toenails will be dark. The texture of the coat is thick and wiry with curled fur.
The environment they live in should be peaceful because rough handling, excessive activities, or rough handling can emotionally upset them.
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
Brown Standard Poodle Temperament
Brown Standard poodles are graceful, smart with agility. They are people-oriented and always ready to please their owner. However, they might have some stubborn characters which can be changed with consistent training.
Many Brown Standard Poodles have protective instincts and make wonderful watchdogs. They hate being alone or being bored. They are prone to loneliness and separation anxiety if they are left alone for a long time. If you plan on getting brown standard poodles, ensure that you will have sufficient time and energy to keep them entertained.
Brown Standard Poodle Training
Brown Standard poodles are easy to train as they are intelligent and people-pleasing. They will showcase interest in agility training, obedience training, tracking, water retrieving, dock diving, and other canine sports. Through consistent training and positive reinforcement, brown standard poodles will learn quickly and efficiently.
Early socialization can avoid timidity and excessive protecting instincts. It is essential to mentally stimulate the poodles to keep them occupied.
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
Brown Standard Poodle Exercise Needs
Brown Standard Poodles are active and everyday exercise is a requirement to maintain their energy level. They can involve themselves in various exercises as they relish being entertained and spending time with their owners.
Brown Standard Poodles enjoy being in the water, and swimming can be a great exercise for them. Their hunting impulse makes retrieving toys, balls fun for them. They will also thrive on jogging and walking with their owners.
Exercise Needs Overview
Energy Level
Medium to High
Exercise Needs
Medium to High
Playfulness
High
Intensity
Medium
Brown Standard Poodle Grooming
The coat of brown standard poodle is thick, curly, wiry, and requires a lot of maintenance. Many owners often clip their poodles’ coats and keep them trim to avoid daily brushing. However, every day brushing from the roots is essential to prevent matting. While some owners learn to clip, trim and groom on their own, many prefer professional groomers.
Brown Standard Poodles requires grooming once every four to six weeks to maintain the texture of their coat. Brown standard poodles do not shed much and are hypoallergenic. Therefore, they are a better choice for people with allergies.
Grooming Overview
Amount of Shedding
Low
Tendency to Drool
Low
Tendency to Snore
Low
Easy to Groom
Low
Brown Standard Poodle Health
Brown Standard Poodles are susceptible to certain diseases that are common in dogs. But, in general, Brown 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 a painful condition caused when the bones of the rear legs don’t fit properly in the joints. While some dogs show symptoms, most dogs won’t have any visible symptoms. Hip Dysplasia is mostly hereditary, but factors such as injuries, excessive weight gain, wrong exercises can also cause hip dysplasia. Though this condition is life-threatening, treatments are ranging from medication to replacement of the hip through surgeries. To prevent this condition, avoid breeding Brown Standard poodles with hip dysplasia parentage, undertake regular checkups.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy: It is a degenerative disease affecting the photoreceptors of the eye. The affected dog will eventually be blind to the deterioration of the photoreceptors cell.
Legg Calve Perthes: This is a hereditary condition resulting from the degeneration of the femur in the bone joints of the hip. Legg Calve Perthes is common in small breed dogs. If the severity worsens, it can lead to arthritis or the inability to walk.
Corneal Dystrophy: Corneal Dystrophy is also an inherent disease that can affect the layers of the cornea in the eyes. It is not a painful condition, and symptoms such as forming an opaque layer are seen in some Brown Standard poodles.
Epilepsy: The often-inherited Idiopathic epilepsy frequently causes seizures, and can occur in moderate and extreme seizures. Unusual actions, such as running desperately as if being chased, stumbling, or hiding, may signify a seizure. Seizures are alarming, but dogs with idiopathic epilepsy have a very positive long-term prognosis. Seizures may be caused by various things other than idiopathic epilepsy, including metabolic conditions, respiratory diseases of the brain, cancers, toxin poisoning, extreme head trauma.
Sebaceous Adenitis: Standard poodles are more prone to this condition, and it is believed that half of all Standard Poodles are carriers or infected by the disease. Sebaceous Adenitis is a hereditary condition that is difficult to diagnose, and so it is often mistaken as hypothyroidism, asthma, or other illnesses. The sebaceous gland produces sebum that protects the coat. In sebaceous adenitis, the sebaceous gland will get inflamed and lead to the death of the dog. This is a very common condition with symptoms including hair loss, rough, scaly skin on the dog’s head, neck, back. In severe cases, secondary skin infections and skin thickening can also occur. The vet will take a skin biopsy to confirm the condition and provide appropriate treatment.
Von Willebrand’s Disease: This is a hereditary blood condition that inhibits the blood’s capacity to clot. Excessive bleeding following an operation or surgery is the primary symptom. Some signs and effects include nosebleeds, bleeding gums, and intestinal or bowel bleeding. There is still no solution, and the only remedy is a blood transfusion from normal dogs. New therapies, including medication, are being researched. The majority of dogs with von Willebrand’s disease can live normal lives. Your dog should be tested for the disease by a veterinarian.
Brown Standard Poodle Diet and Nutrition
Brown Standard Poodles need good quality dog food or homemade food depending upon the dog’s age, weight, and health condition. It is recommended to consult a veterinarian to form a diet plan. As they are prone to obesity, note their calorie intake. Measure and feed the brown standard poodles twice a day and never leave food out for them all day. You can also give treats and fruits to brown standard poodles in moderation.
Brown Standard Poodle Living Condition
The brown standard poodle should stay indoors with their family. They are not suitable for outdoor living or being confined in a shelter. Even though they have a thick coat, they have no resistance to extreme cold. If you have a poodle, avoid exposing them to extreme heat and cold. They can adapt well to apartment living and small living spaces as long as they are with you.
