Mountain Ridge Poodles

Mountain Ridge Poodles We are a Poodle breeder who love our dogs. We focus on personality and temperament in raising gentle and well socialized Poodles.

I can't get over how sweet those little eyes are!
06/29/2025

I can't get over how sweet those little eyes are!

This is how we grow when there is only 1 drinking from the milk bar. 7 days between the 2 pictures.
06/28/2025

This is how we grow when there is only 1 drinking from the milk bar. 7 days between the 2 pictures.

Why do we do shaved feet when grooming? Several reason. 🧼 1. Hygiene and CleanlinessShaving the feet (also called "clean...
06/26/2025

Why do we do shaved feet when grooming? Several reason.

🧼 1. Hygiene and Cleanliness

Shaving the feet (also called "clean feet") helps:

Prevent dirt, mud, and debris from collecting between the toes.

Reduce the risk of mats and tangles, which are common in curly poodle hair.

Keep the feet dry and clean, especially important for active or outdoor dogs.

💧 2. Water Work Tradition

Poodles were originally bred as water retrievers. The shaved feet:

Helped them move more efficiently in the water.

Prevented water-logged fur, which could weigh them down or harbor bacteria.

🩺 3. Health Monitoring

Clean feet make it easier to:

Spot ticks, cuts, infections, or other issues early.

Trim nails accurately and safely.

Keep paw pads healthy and free of irritation.

✂️ 4. Breed Standard and Grooming Tradition

The shaved feet are part of the AKC breed standard for poodles in conformation shows and are traditional in most poodle grooming styles like:

Continental clip

Puppy clip

Modified German clip

Even in pet trims, many groomers keep the feet shaved for ease and cleanliness.

What about you? Do you prefer clean feet or a longer look?

Pupdate: Leo was one of our 2024 summer puppies. He was also part of our boot camp program. This is what his Mama says. ...
06/21/2025

Pupdate: Leo was one of our 2024 summer puppies. He was also part of our boot camp program. This is what his Mama says. Leo is a beautiful boy who loves people. He wakes me up every morning and after getting ready for the day we go on a walk. What an amazing puppy he is. He has an amazing temperament and does well in city life.

Thank you for sharing! We love updates.

Justice and Liberty. So very loved and growing well. They are 1 week old.
06/20/2025

Justice and Liberty. So very loved and growing well. They are 1 week old.

Meet Uno. Father's Day started out well as we saw labor progress through the day. In the evening puppies started arrivin...
06/18/2025

Meet Uno. Father's Day started out well as we saw labor progress through the day. In the evening puppies started arriving, and we knew right away something wasn't right. Honestly, it was a really hard night. I stayed right by Mama helping her along each step. Our Mr Uno is our only surviving puppy. He does have a family already excited to welcome him into their home.

I share this because sometimes life with puppies is not all roses. We have to face hard things. I wanted to cry. We had such hopes for this litter, and it didn't turn out pretty. But we choose joy and rejoice in our strong little Uno. He is so very loved already. Mama is doing well and they both are getting lots of love.

Happy Father's Day Cooper. You have made us proud. ❤️
06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day Cooper. You have made us proud.

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Look what arrived! We are so very excited about our newest litter. Mama is doing well and the puppies are too.
06/12/2025

Look what arrived! We are so very excited about our newest litter. Mama is doing well and the puppies are too.

🦴✨ Helping Your Dog Feel Comfortable in New Situations ✨🐾New places, people, or routines can be overwhelming for our fur...
06/11/2025

🦴✨ Helping Your Dog Feel Comfortable in New Situations ✨🐾

New places, people, or routines can be overwhelming for our furry friends. Here are 4 simple ways to help your dog feel safe and confident:

🐶 Stay Calm and Confident
Your dog mirrors your energy. Keep your cool to help them feel secure.

🦴 Use Treats & Praise
Reward calm behavior with treats and kind words. It helps build positive associations.

🐕 Let Them Set the Pace
Don’t force interactions—give your pup time to explore at their comfort level.

🕒 Keep It Short & Sweet
Introduce new experiences in small, positive doses to build trust over time.

💛 A little patience goes a long way in helping your dog feel at home—wherever you go.

It's time for a new introduction post.We are so happy to have you with us on our journey. We have lots of fun things com...
06/09/2025

It's time for a new introduction post.

We are so happy to have you with us on our journey. We have lots of fun things coming up. More things to share that include more non doggy things as well as lots of poodle posts, too.

We are a family of six living in central Arkansas. We love raising poodles and all the stages. Puppies are cuddled, held during reading, played with often, and loved deeply. As they get old enough to understand, we have a few who love to train. They choose to train because they enjoy the connection and results that follow. Then, a few others enjoy the rough and tumble playing better, and they excel in bonding at a different level. The adults all have their special bonds and unique personalities that we all enjoy as well. Poodles are part of our life and everyday family life.

We will be sharing more day to day life happenings in our stories. Behind the scenes and real-life events.

We also have other parts of our lives we will be sharing as well, so not just the dog parts. I hope you enjoy learning along with us as we keep doing our best to grow in this present day.

We will be sharing healthy living, recipes we love, family values, projects, and more.

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We try to take a few minutes each day to go over a few training commands. Wesson was eager to work and excited to follow...
06/09/2025

We try to take a few minutes each day to go over a few training commands. Wesson was eager to work and excited to follow through to get those treats.

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