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Quick question for you experts. I have a 5 months old mini poodle and I took him to the groomer for the first time. They were adamant that he is no mini poodle (and said that too when I booked the apt). I was very surprised, said I saw the mom who most definitely was a mini, and also that he had almost reached his adult size (around 6 months right?). They told me he's already bigger than a mini and has huge paws and will grow until he's almost 2.
I measured him at home and he is already 15 inches at the shoulder. He weighs about 12lbs and is VERY SKINNY (we are working on that). My other mini was a fat guy at 15. 15lbs would look great on this one.
I must agree that when I met him I thought his face looked different than my other minis, eyes set more narrow, just different. And even at 3 months his feet were HUGE, way bigger than my adult mini. The groomer said that too. So, I am VERY curious to have your feedback, although I understand it's not a science. And frankly, it doesnt matter to me either way. I would LOVE if he were bigger, it would be a nice surprise. I love him to bits anyway. But I imagine that if he is 15in at 5.5months, he is technically already a standard? Thanks in advance for the input. A very curious mama!
Quick question for you experts. I have a 5 months old mini poodle and I took him to the groomer for the first time. They were adamant that he is no mini poodle (and said that too when I booked the apt). I was very surprised, said I saw the mom who most definitely was a mini, and also that he had almost reached his adult size (around 6 months right?). They told me he's already bigger than a mini and has huge paws and will grow until he's almost 2.
I measured him at home and he is already 15 inches at the shoulder. He weighs about 12lbs and is VERY SKINNY (we are working on that). My other mini was a fat guy at 15. 15lbs would look great on this one.
I must agree that when I met him I thought his face looked different than my other minis, eyes set more narrow, just different. And even at 3 months his feet were HUGE, way bigger than my adult mini. The groomer said that too. So, I am VERY curious to have your feedback, although I understand it's not a science. And frankly, it doesnt matter to me either way. I would LOVE if he were bigger, it would be a nice surprise. I love him to bits anyway. But I imagine that if he is 15in at 5.5months, he is technically already a standard? Thanks in advance for the input. A very curious mama!