How Often Should I Bathe My Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy
and What Are Their Grooming Needs?
How Often Should I Bathe My Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy
and What Are Their Grooming Needs?
Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppies sport a glorious mane and coat that should be relatively smooth, curly and soft to the touch, much like stroking a living cuddly teddy bear. You won't be able to keep your hands off him/her and will be compelled to show her/him so much affection and irrisistable kisses. They do require grooming atleast every month or so. Even though you may see the traditional show dog poodle cuts called continental which are stunning, they were not just frufru, but was very pragmatic and purposeful during hunting. Kindly see History of Poodles.
In todays modern world, we can see much more casual and natural flowing cuts on gorgeous poodles.
We have provided some tips and suggestions that will help your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy look and feel his/her best!
You do not want to over wash your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy and dry out natural skin oils. It is recommended that your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy, bathe on an as needed basis (which is generally once a month), but we regularly spot clean them with wet washcloths or wet wipes (unscented and for sensitive skin). Their behinds occasionally need to be wiped clean as well, as does any other breed.
The bottom line is that they should be washed as needed, and if your acceptance level of what is appropriate cleanliness is different than ours, it should not be a problem. There is quite a range of latitude in bathing frequency. However, since Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodles don’t seem to have the habit of rolling around in poo or every dead or nasty thing they find, they don’t tend to get too dirty (especially since they spend a lot of time indoors), and are very clean dogs. So, frequent bathing is not necessary or desirable.
There are many good more holistic an natural dog shampoos on the market and it is really just a matter of personal preference being mindful of so many chemicals. They can be purchased at any pet store, Walmart, etc or see our Great Products page for our recommendations. Years ago, our vet recommended using baby shampoo because it is safe around the eyes, however further research showed that even baby shampoo has formaldehyde in it; We use Melaleuca pet shampoo that is great for non-toxic effect as well as great coat formula. If you decide to go with a dog shampoo, choose a mild formulated shampoo for sensitive skin – your vet may have some good recommendations.
Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy fortunately, do not shed as much as most breeds and are hypo-allergenic therefore family members with allergies will do just great.
Brushing their coat regularly with a small bristle metal brush will remove any dead or loose hair – which in turn, will reduce the amount of tangles and mats.
When giving your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy a bath, be careful not to get water in their ears and if you do, be mindful to make sure you dry them well. The hair in the ears on your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy are really the only items that require any further maintenance. They are prone to becoming damp and this is where infection can result. They also can collect dirt and food causing infections also. So be mindful of properly cleaning the ears and removing the excess hair on a regular basis.
Big Island has a very wet climate, so for us it is important to regularly clean their ears and then thoroughly dry them with a dry cloth. The frequency of maintenance required varies from Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy to Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy, as well as climatic conditions.
Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppies in a hot, humid environment would require the most attention; whereas, a Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy in a cool, dry environment would require the least. It is recommended that you check and clean the ears out at least once a week initially and then vary your schedule based on the requirements of each Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy.
In terms of your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy’s visits to the Groomer, this is only a suggestion and you of course have the final call. Just like the custom is for a baby to not cut their hair until they are 1 year old, same is true for puppy hair, unless absolutely necessary, better for their coat if leave their puppy hair and only get a puppy cut which includes simply trimming the sanitary area, tail, face below the eyes leaving their eyelashes intact if possible and optional feet for first 6, 8, 10 months to let adult hair grow in well. Of course this does require regular combing and one should still go to groomer for puppy cut and shampoo. The vet would also be a good idea and option for her bath as long as that is a service that they routinely offer. Make sure you discuss proper hygiene with the groomer of your choice as there have been some reports of contamination with flesh eatting bacteria at the Petco here on Kona side of the Big Island, so have that discussion. Prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Because your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy is still a young puppy you want to introduce idea of grooming very slowly because it can be traumatic, strangers, water, bath, shampoo, noisy loud dryer, may not feel good, brush and comb out, clippers, etc. best to get puppy cut, which just introduces the clippers to face, feet, tail and sanitary parts for a few months yet, even 6-8 months cause they are still babies even though getting bigger.
Generally, your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy’s nails will only need to be trimmed every month or so, and it is really not much more difficult than trimming your own nails. If your dog is on cement much of the time they probably won’t need to be clipped at all. Some people do not feel comfortable clipping their dogs nails and will take them to a groomer or vet making sure that they also file them down after clipping them or they can be rough and sharp to scratch you. Some groomers do it automatically and others you have to request it.
However, if you want to save time and money, it is a fairly simple task that takes only a few minutes. There are two types of of clippers: a guillotine or a scissor type. The guillotine is the easiest to use. The instructions that come with the clippers will guide you on how to use the instrument. Light claws are easier to cut than dark claws as the blood vessels and nerves that supply the toenail, called the quick, is easier to see. Cut the toenail to within approximately 2 mm of the quick. If you cut into the quick, the toenail will bleed and the dog will experience pain – nothing serious, but they might not sit too still the next time you undertake this task. When cutting dark toenails, it is better to cut just a little off at a time.
Some Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy owners, who have dogs with dark toenails, cut them once every week or two so that they only have to cut off a little at a time – avoiding any fear of cutting into the quick. If you do accidentally cut into the quick, no harm done, you are not a bad parent and it generally stops bleeding within 10 minutes (it helps to apply pressure with a paper towel). Don’t let this stop you from ever trying it again, just remember next time to cut off a smaller section. You will save a lot of money learning to do it yourself and it really isn’t that difficult (although it usually is a 2 man job – one to hold and the other to cut).
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to give us a call.
We at Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodles take great pride in offering you and your ohana/family a life-time of support sharing all that we know.
Me Ke Aloha Pumehana,
Kahealani & J'aime
and What Are Their Grooming Needs?
Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppies sport a glorious mane and coat that should be relatively smooth, curly and soft to the touch, much like stroking a living cuddly teddy bear. You won't be able to keep your hands off him/her and will be compelled to show her/him so much affection and irrisistable kisses. They do require grooming atleast every month or so. Even though you may see the traditional show dog poodle cuts called continental which are stunning, they were not just frufru, but was very pragmatic and purposeful during hunting. Kindly see History of Poodles.
In todays modern world, we can see much more casual and natural flowing cuts on gorgeous poodles.
We have provided some tips and suggestions that will help your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy look and feel his/her best!
You do not want to over wash your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy and dry out natural skin oils. It is recommended that your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy, bathe on an as needed basis (which is generally once a month), but we regularly spot clean them with wet washcloths or wet wipes (unscented and for sensitive skin). Their behinds occasionally need to be wiped clean as well, as does any other breed.
The bottom line is that they should be washed as needed, and if your acceptance level of what is appropriate cleanliness is different than ours, it should not be a problem. There is quite a range of latitude in bathing frequency. However, since Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodles don’t seem to have the habit of rolling around in poo or every dead or nasty thing they find, they don’t tend to get too dirty (especially since they spend a lot of time indoors), and are very clean dogs. So, frequent bathing is not necessary or desirable.
There are many good more holistic an natural dog shampoos on the market and it is really just a matter of personal preference being mindful of so many chemicals. They can be purchased at any pet store, Walmart, etc or see our Great Products page for our recommendations. Years ago, our vet recommended using baby shampoo because it is safe around the eyes, however further research showed that even baby shampoo has formaldehyde in it; We use Melaleuca pet shampoo that is great for non-toxic effect as well as great coat formula. If you decide to go with a dog shampoo, choose a mild formulated shampoo for sensitive skin – your vet may have some good recommendations.
Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy fortunately, do not shed as much as most breeds and are hypo-allergenic therefore family members with allergies will do just great.
Brushing their coat regularly with a small bristle metal brush will remove any dead or loose hair – which in turn, will reduce the amount of tangles and mats.
When giving your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy a bath, be careful not to get water in their ears and if you do, be mindful to make sure you dry them well. The hair in the ears on your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy are really the only items that require any further maintenance. They are prone to becoming damp and this is where infection can result. They also can collect dirt and food causing infections also. So be mindful of properly cleaning the ears and removing the excess hair on a regular basis.
Big Island has a very wet climate, so for us it is important to regularly clean their ears and then thoroughly dry them with a dry cloth. The frequency of maintenance required varies from Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy to Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy, as well as climatic conditions.
Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppies in a hot, humid environment would require the most attention; whereas, a Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy in a cool, dry environment would require the least. It is recommended that you check and clean the ears out at least once a week initially and then vary your schedule based on the requirements of each Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy.
In terms of your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy’s visits to the Groomer, this is only a suggestion and you of course have the final call. Just like the custom is for a baby to not cut their hair until they are 1 year old, same is true for puppy hair, unless absolutely necessary, better for their coat if leave their puppy hair and only get a puppy cut which includes simply trimming the sanitary area, tail, face below the eyes leaving their eyelashes intact if possible and optional feet for first 6, 8, 10 months to let adult hair grow in well. Of course this does require regular combing and one should still go to groomer for puppy cut and shampoo. The vet would also be a good idea and option for her bath as long as that is a service that they routinely offer. Make sure you discuss proper hygiene with the groomer of your choice as there have been some reports of contamination with flesh eatting bacteria at the Petco here on Kona side of the Big Island, so have that discussion. Prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Because your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy is still a young puppy you want to introduce idea of grooming very slowly because it can be traumatic, strangers, water, bath, shampoo, noisy loud dryer, may not feel good, brush and comb out, clippers, etc. best to get puppy cut, which just introduces the clippers to face, feet, tail and sanitary parts for a few months yet, even 6-8 months cause they are still babies even though getting bigger.
Generally, your Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy’s nails will only need to be trimmed every month or so, and it is really not much more difficult than trimming your own nails. If your dog is on cement much of the time they probably won’t need to be clipped at all. Some people do not feel comfortable clipping their dogs nails and will take them to a groomer or vet making sure that they also file them down after clipping them or they can be rough and sharp to scratch you. Some groomers do it automatically and others you have to request it.
However, if you want to save time and money, it is a fairly simple task that takes only a few minutes. There are two types of of clippers: a guillotine or a scissor type. The guillotine is the easiest to use. The instructions that come with the clippers will guide you on how to use the instrument. Light claws are easier to cut than dark claws as the blood vessels and nerves that supply the toenail, called the quick, is easier to see. Cut the toenail to within approximately 2 mm of the quick. If you cut into the quick, the toenail will bleed and the dog will experience pain – nothing serious, but they might not sit too still the next time you undertake this task. When cutting dark toenails, it is better to cut just a little off at a time.
Some Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodle Puppy owners, who have dogs with dark toenails, cut them once every week or two so that they only have to cut off a little at a time – avoiding any fear of cutting into the quick. If you do accidentally cut into the quick, no harm done, you are not a bad parent and it generally stops bleeding within 10 minutes (it helps to apply pressure with a paper towel). Don’t let this stop you from ever trying it again, just remember next time to cut off a smaller section. You will save a lot of money learning to do it yourself and it really isn’t that difficult (although it usually is a 2 man job – one to hold and the other to cut).
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to give us a call.
We at Royal Hawaiian Standard Poodles take great pride in offering you and your ohana/family a life-time of support sharing all that we know.
Me Ke Aloha Pumehana,
Kahealani & J'aime