Brown Poodle Guide – Everything You Need To Know!

Brown Poodles are a purebred dog with a light to rich brown coat. It is no surprise that these Poodles are so popular considering their beautiful coat color as well as their friendly and intelligent temperament!

If you are interested in Brown Poodles keep reading this article to find out all the answers to your questions about this dog breed!

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What Is A Brown Poodle Called?

Most of the time Brown Poodles are simply referred to as “Brown Poodles” however depending on the specific shade of their coat, they may also be called “Chocolate Poodles” or “Cafe Au Lait Poodles”.

Are Brown Poodles Rare?

Brown Poodles are not rare at all. In fact, they are the second most common Poodle coat color after Black Poodles. This is because the coat color is the result of a dominant gene.

Brown Poodle Characteristics

Brown Poodle Characteristics
Height	Depends on size (Toy, Miniature, Moyen or Standard Poodle).
Weight	Depends on size (Toy, Miniature, Moyen or Standard Poodle).
Temperament	Intelligent, independent, friendly.
Activity Levels	High.
Exercise Requirements	30 to 60 min per day.
Lifespan	12 to 15 years.
Coat	Curly single brown coat.
Eyes	Dark amber eyes.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Depends on size.
Good with Children	Yes

Coat Color Changes

Are Brown Poodles Born Black?

Brown Poodles are not born black but their coat may appear to be a very dark shade close to black. Their coats usually lighten as they get older when their adult coat starts to develop. These changes occur over several months and is a process called ‘clearing’.

Do Brown Poodles Fade?

Brown Poodles can change color with age however not all will. If a Poodle carries the ‘fading gene’, ‘dilution’ gene or ‘progressive graying’ gene, they may experience coat color changes.

These changes will usually occur within the first two years of their life however not all Brown Poodles will change color. If a Brown Poodle changes color, their coat will fade to a grey, white or cafe au lait color. Most of the fading occurs around their eyes, nose and chin.

Brown Poodles can also change color from UV light exposure. If your Brown Poodle spends a lot of time out in the sun, it is likely that their coat will fade to a light brown or beige.

Coat Color Variations

What Is A Brown Phantom Poodle?

Brown Phantom Poodles have a coat with a solid brown background and tan patches in very specific locations. These locations include the chin, throat, chest, legs, beneath their tail, above their eyes or on the sides of their muzzle.

Brown Poodle With White Chest

Brown Poodles with a white chest have a coat that can range from chocolate to a lighter caramel-like tone wth a white patch on their chest. The white patch is usually quite small however it can be large and extend down to their belly. They may also have white patches on their snout and paws.

Light Brown Poodle

Light Brown Poodles are also called “Cafe Au Lait” Poodles. Cafe au lait translates to “coffee with milk” from French. It is a rich, creamy and warm brown coat color that is similar to the shade of coffee mixed with milk. Light Brown Poodles are usually a light beige color.

Dark Brown Poodle

Dark Brown Poodles have a coat that has deep, rich brown tones. They’re also called Chocolate Poodles. Dark Brown Poodles usually have a solid coat and don’t have other markings.

Black And Brown Poodle

Black and Brown Poodles are called Phantom Poodles. Phantom Poodles have a coat with a solid background and a secondary color in patches in very specific locations. These locations include the chin, throat, chest, legs, beneath their tail, above their eyes or on the sides of their muzzle. In this case the solid background is black and the secondary color is brown.

Brown Poodle vs Red Poodle

Some people get confused between Brown Poodles and Red Poodles as Red Poodles often have a rusty-brownish red coat. Real Brown Poodles feature a much richer brown coat than the rusty-red of a Red Poodle. That is why Brown Poodles are often called Chocolate Poodles because their coat resembles the color of milk or dark chocolate.

Brown Poodle Price

Are Brown Poodles More Expensive?

Brown Poodles are not more expensive than other Poodles as it is a very common coat color. Brown Poodles usually sell for prices between $2000USD and $4000USD.

Smaller sizes of Brown Poodle such as toy or miniature are generally even more expensive than larger sizes. Many people have to go onto waiting lists for months on end to be able to purchase a Poodle.

A good way to keep up to date with current Poodle prices is to check out dog breeder advertising websites like PuppySpot.

Brown Poodle Shedding

Do Brown Poodles Shed?

Brown Poodles are classified as light to non-shedders. They will drop a few strands of hair here and there throughout the year but will not undergo heavy seasonal shedding like other breeds.

Their light-shedding characteristic is one of the main reasons why Poodles are crossed with other breeds to create light to non-shedding ‘doodle’ dog breeds like Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Aussiedoodles, Cavapoos and more!

Are Brown Poodles Hypoallergenic?

Brown Poodles, like all other Poodle coat colors and patterns, are considered to be hypoallergenic as they do not produce or release much allergy inducing dander into their immediate environment. Sometimes smaller sizes of Poodle such as Toy Poodles are considered to be more hypoallergenic than other Poodle sizes as smaller dogs produce less dander than larger dogs.

Brown Poodle Haircuts

There are many different haircuts that you can give a Brown Poodle. Some popular ones include:

Teddy Bear Cut
Puppy Cut
Summer Cut
Continental Cut

Short Hair Brown Poodle

Short Hair Brown Poodles have a coat that is cut close to their body. This gives their coat a sleek, smooth texture. Usually their coat length is quite uniform over their body however some people choose to keep it slightly longer on the head and ears. This hair style is usually called a summer cut.

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Long Hair Brown Poodle

Long Hair Brown Poodles have a coat that is left to grow longer. The hair over their body is different lengths and is generally the longest around their legs, tail and face. These longer bits are sometimes referred to as ‘furnishings.’

The grooming requirements of long hair Poodles is much more intense as they have to get regularly groomed to maintain their appearance. Longer hair styles are generally more popular in cold climates or during winter as it provides better insulation.

Brown Poodle Sizes

Brown Poodles can come in many different sizes such as Toy, Miniature, Medium (Moyen) and Standard.

Brown Toy Poodle

Brown Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodle size. They get to a height of up to 10 inches (25.4cm) and weigh between 4 and 6 pounds (1.8kg to 2.7kg).

Brown Mini Poodle

Brown Mini Poodles are the second smallest Poodle size. They are 10 to 15 inches (25.4cm to 38.1cm) tall and weigh between 10 and 15 pounds (4.5kg to 6.8kg).

Brown Medium Poodle

Brown Medium Poodles are 15 to 20 inches (38.1cm to 50.8cm) tall and weigh between 20 and 35 pounds (9.1kg to 15.9kg). They are one of the middle Poodle sizes.

Brown Standard Poodle

Brown Standard Poodles are the largest Poodle size. They are 18 to 24 inches (45.7cm to 61.0cm) tall and weigh between 45 and 70 pounds (20.4kg to 31.8kg).

Brown Poodle Full Grown

The age a Brown Poodle is full grown depends on their size.

Toy Poodles are fully grown between 6 and 7 months of age.
Mini Poodles are fully grown between 7 and 12 months of age.
Medium/Moyen Poodles are fully grown between 12 and 18 months of age.
Standard Poodles are fully grown between 18 and 24 months.

Once your puppy is fully grown you’ll need to start investing in dog products that you’ll keep for their whole life such as:

A full size dog crate so they have their own cozy den to sleep in – consider a dog crate pad to make it that much comfier!
An adult sized dog raincoat to keep them dry during wet weather
An adult sized dog life jacket to help with swimming in lakes and oceans
An adult sized dog jacket for cold winter weather
A dog cooling vest if you live in a hot climate
High quality no-pull dog harness to reduce stress on their neck while walking
And other similar products

Brown Poodle Breeders

If you are looking for a Poodle breeder, consider PuppySpot where you can use our discount code PUPPY300 for $300 dollars off any dog. Check out the adorable Poodle puppies that are currently available here!

PuppySpot is dog advertising website based in the US that connects breeders with prospective pet parents. They screen and vet every breeder on an annual basis to make sure their puppies are of top quality as they have a zero tolerance policy for puppy mills and substandard breeding practices of any kind. They also offer various trusted, USDA-certified transportation options to deliver your puppy to your home safely. You can check out their current Poodle litters here.

Brown Poodle Names

Mocha
Coco
Latte
Pippi
Rolo

Peanut
Kiwi
Kisses
Maroon
Chip