Temperaments of standards over the miniature

[fergie11]

Ok, I've been told that the temperament of a standard poodle is much calmer and the smaller they get (for sake of a better word) the more "wild" they are. Consequently that being true in the doodle too. Am I wrong about this? I wanted a smaller dog but not a "wild" one so I did fnd a breeder whose standards are on the very small side (for a standard anyway). Yes, I'm very happy - but I think I'm lucky to have Fergie from what I see about the size of many of the standard doodle (She's only 45 lbs.). I think other people would like to hear a discussion about this. Especially people in the wannabe a doodle owner group who are looking for a puppy. Thanks.

[Patty Barnes]

Today, I picked up a miniature puppy from one of my families because it was too laid back. They want a more lively puppy. This happened six months ago, also. Go figure. I personally think calmness has to do with blood lines, socialization and age. I've seen yappy little doodles and wild big ones--it is hard to predict when one is dealing with living beings. By the way, Fergie11, I think 45 lbs. is a great sized dog.