I’ve always adored poodles. They’re just so cute and fluffy, I can’t resist them! But when I saw a brindle poodle for the first time it was like love at first sight.
The color of their coat is stunning– it has black or brown stripes mixed in with white fur making it seem almost tie-dyed. And they have these big beautiful eyes that show intelligence but also sweetness because of their soft expression.
So are brindle poodles rare? Well, not really! Brindle coats come from recessive genes which means there’s still plenty out there to find one for yourself if you want to add this unique pet to your family!
1. What is a Brindle Poodle?
A brindle poodle is a dog with a coat pattern in the breed of Poodle that has black or brown stripes mixed in with white fur. These “stripes” are usually found covering the muzzle, eyes, and ears too which makes them stand out even more to their unique coloration.
The brindle gene seems to be dominant so when two brindle poodles are bred together, they’re likely to have a puppy with stripes too. This is why it’s hard to tell if the poodle cross in your neighborhood or in that ad online has this pattern or not.
2. How did Brindle Poodles Came About?
To understand how brindle came about you need to know a little about the history of poodle breeding. The poodle was originally bred as hunting dogs and retrievers in Germany and France.
They were used for all sorts of waterfowl– so they had to be smart! But they also needed strong legs and coats that could withstand cold, wet weather too.
Poodles were bred to have a non-shedding coat so they could be easily cared for while hunting.
Their ancestry includes the Barbet, the French water dog, and the Hungarian Puli which certainly gives them their intelligence and overall cuteness too!
In Germany in the 1800s, poodles were bred with terriers to create what we now call the Schnoodle. This was done in hope of making a dog with the Poodle’s non-shedding coat and the terrier’s eagerness to hunt rats and such.
From here, breeders wanted to add in even more breeds but ended up with too many puppies that varied too much for them to be able to use in breeding programs. So that’s when they decided to start breeding for certain traits instead.
The new goal was laid out. They wanted to breed for a dog that still had the Poodle’s non-shedding coat, but with the terrier’s eagerness to hunt. And this is where brindle poodles came from!
3. How common are Brindle Poodles?
Thanks to their desire for a dog with the Poodle’s non-shedding coat, but the terrier’s eagerness to hunt it wasn’t hard for breeders to create brindle poodles. Since brindle is a dominant gene it only took the breeding of two brindle poodles together to produce puppies with this coloration.
Breeders were determined to create a dog that had the Poodle’s non-shedding coat and the terrier’s eagerness to hunt.
This meant that instead of taking years or even decades, they could now do it within a few generations and that meant the public could have brindle poodles on their hands faster too.
And that’s exactly what happened!
So are brindle poodles rare? Not really, but this coloration is not as common as black or brown either since they’re recessive genes. But they’re certainly not impossible to find either and because brindle is a dominant gene, there’s still plenty out there for you to find one and fall in love with them too!
4. How much does a Brindle Poodle Cost?
Brindle poodles don’t cost any more than your typical Poodle. If you want a brindle poodle for sale they will most likely cost the same as brown or black Poodles.
It’s also important to remember that you should never buy a brindle poodle online without seeing one in person first. This is because there are lots of fakes out there and it’s easy for a reputable breeder to prove that they have the belt coloring gene in the poodle they breed.
Some people will advertise as a brindle poodle mix, but this is unlikely. More than likely they’re just using the name brindle to get your attention and interest which means they have no idea what it actually means either.
5. Do Brindle Poodles Shed?
Brindle poodles don’t shed their fur. Their coats are curly, dense, non-shedding coats that require the same amount of care as other dogs with this type of coat.
Their coat type is perfect for people who suffer from allergies or asthma because it reduces the risk of an allergic or asthmatic reaction. They also require very little upkeep too making them a great companion for the entire family.
So if you have allergies or asthma brindle poodles can be a wonderful choice for your family!
6. How Big Do Brindle Poodles Get?
Brindle poodles are medium-sized dogs that grow to around 15 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder. They usually weigh between 45 and 70 pounds too.
But they’re not just medium-sized dogs, they’re brindle which means that most of their body is black or brown with distinct stripes on their coat that are always brown! For example, if their dominant color was black then you would see brown stripes on their coat.
But if the dominant color was brown then you would see black stripes. Brindle poodles are medium-sized dogs that grow to around 15 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder however they’re much heavier than other breeds like them weighing between 45 and 70 pounds too.
7. Do Brindle Poodles Have Health Problems?
Some breeds are more prone to certain health problems than others. For example, breeds that have long faces like the Poodle can struggle with breathing because their skull is too small for their brain and they’re forced to breathe through an open muzzle.
This can lead to several health issues later on in life, but brindle poodles don’t have this issue since they only grow up to be medium-sized dogs.
Their jaws are closer together than breeds like Great Danes which means their breathing is not hindered at all. And because of this, brindle poodles are actually one of the healthiest breeds out there!
8. How Does Brindle Poodle Train?
Brindle poodles are very intelligent dogs that can be trained relatively easily because they’re eager to please their owners. But this also means that if you have a brindle poodle puppy you need to start training them early.
This is because they’re intelligent but they can also be very stubborn and this combination makes it difficult to train brindle poodles if you wait too long before beginning the process.
It’s important for you to keep in mind that brindle poodles are generally easy to train because of their intelligence levels, but don’t think that they’re perfect and won’t require any work on your side to train them!
Conclusion:
Brindle Poodles are a cross between the Beagle and the Miniature Schnauzer. They can be expensive because they require meticulous grooming, but if you’re looking for an energetic pup with low to no shedding, this is your breed!
We hope these insights have been helpful in understanding what it takes to care for a brindle poodle. If you want more information about how to train or groom your new best friend or if you need help finding one of these rare dogs near you, please feel free to let us know!
