Breed Origins
- The Poodle History Project - an annotated bibliography of the poodle since the first recognizable descriptions.
Kennel Histories
Pedigree Information
Genetics and Health
Several studies have shown that Standard and Miniature Poodles are among the most long-lived purebred dogs. Nevertheless, there are several problems that one should be alert to:
- Addison's Disease - treatable, but frequently misdiagnosed.
- Bloat (aka Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus) - deadly if not treated quickly
- Cancer - the number one cause of death in Poodles.
- Primary epilepsy article by Dr. Barbara Licht.
- Sebaceous adenitis - a skin disease in which the sebaceous glands become inflamed and may eventually be destroyed leading to progressive loss of hair.
- Research on SA in Poodles at UC Davis- owners and breeders can participate by filling out the form at this site.
- Inbreeding and Diversity - you don't need to inbreed to get a good poodle.
- Color Genes in the Poodle - an explanation of the genes behind the colors.
Other Resources
Versatility in Poodles - dedicated to health, education and performance.
Research on Poodle MHC (Major Histocompatibility Complex) and DLA (Dog Leukocyte Antigen) Haplotypes
The Canine Diversity Project - the importance of genetic diversity in a population.
The Institute for Genetic Disease Control (GDC) - manages genetic disease registries for all breeds.
The Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA) - the major registry for hip, knee and elbow problems in all breeds.