Varieties of Poodles

 The breed standard recognizes three sizes of poodles-Toy, Miniature, and Standard. Sizes such as “teacup” or “royal standard” are not recognized sizes.

 Toy poodles are 10 inches or under at the highest point of the shoulder and generally weigh less than 10 pounds. They are ideal for older or less active individuals or those with limited living space. They are not recommended for families with young children.

 Miniature poodles are more than 10 inches and up to 15 inches at the highest point at the shoulder. They generally weigh between 14 and 20 pounds. They are good with children and fit well into most living situations.

  Standard poodles are taller than 15 inches at the highest point of the shoulder with no upper size limit. Most standards are within the 22-27 inch range and weigh from 45-70 pounds. Standard poodles require plenty of room to exercise. They are great dogs for families.

   Adoption Procedure

All adoptive individuals and families are screened through a phone interview, an adoption application, reference checks, a personal visit with the potential adoptive poodle and foster family, and a home visit whenever possible. Some applicants do not meet our criteria for adoption and other applicants may not be a suitable match for a particular poodle. We disclose all known information about our adoptive poodles so that our re-homing efforts are permanent. Most rescue poodles have an adoption fee which helps us recover veterinary fees, daily food and shelter costs, and supply and administrative costs. To encourage the adoption of special needs and older poodles our adoption fees are waived. At the time of adoption a contract between Indianapolis Poodle Rescue, Inc. and the new owner is signed. If a poodle does not work out for a family it may be returned for a refund of adoption fees within 14 days. If an owner can no longer keep an adopted rescue poodle, it must be returned to Indianapolis Poodle Rescue, Inc.

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