Originally Posted by jessejazza

marrowbones?

shin or knuckle bone from the butcher. If you're a well known customer they'll give you them free... they only throw them out. Normally they have a day when carcasses are thrown out - our butcher's throw out on a Monday... that's the best time to visit.

But for a miniature poodle [our dogs have always been larger] - rib bones perhaps but cut off [with a hacksaw] the sharp fibrous end where the bone joins another. Giving regular bones throughout their life will keep their teeth in order and prevent expense dentals.

If they don't like bones [which is why you should introduce them while young - my two were re-homed] is brushing their teeth. I have to do it with my two and with limited success. Greyhounds and lurchers are known for poor teeth - maybe poodles are better. Dentals are expensive as it has to be done with sedation - bills like £400-500!

Bone gnawing is a must imho.

I should also mention. Don't let your poodle near a greyhound - a poodle closely resembles a rabbit in their eyes! A greyhound is a dear affectionate dog but a small dog getting close!