Poodle

Poodle: BREED BOX
Country:	Germany/France
Size:	Stan 45-70lb, 15in - Miniature 26-30lb, 11-15in - Toy 14-16lb, 13-15in
Temperament:	Intelligent, loyal
Grooming:	Regular grooming
Recognition:	FCI, AKC, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC

History – The first reference of the Poodle was in Germany, however it is believed that the Poodle were been taken to France about 500 years ago. It has also been known as the ‘Caniche’, which is its original French name. The word poodle comes from German pudeln, meaning 'to splash'. The Poodle is the national dog of France.

The Poodles (Standard) were first used for sporting and retrieving purposes. Pictorial evidence suggests that the Poodle nearly always appeared in the traditional lion clip, which leaves the hindquarters bare expect for the tail while the forequarters are heavily coated.

Appearance – The Poodle comes in 3 sizes, Standard, Miniature and Toy. All of these are one breed. The Poodle should look intelligent and well balanced with good temperament.

They possess a coat that is thick, curly and dense that doesn’t shed. The coat is usually groomed with the Continental or Lion clip, the English Saddle clip, Puppy clip and the Kennel or Sporting clip. Poodles shown in any other type of clip are disqualified in the show rings.

Description – The Poodle is an intelligent breed. It is said that the Poodle is ranked only second to the Border Collie for its working and obedient intelligence. The Poodle needs a lot of variety in their training or else they can get bored easily. Poodles make good companions and are extremely loyal. Poodles do not shed, and require plenty of grooming.

Ideal Owners: The owner should be a competent trainer, as poodles can be willful if trained poorly. They excel as a companion dog. The Toy Poodles are prefect for anyone living in apartments or small houses.

Coat Color: The coat is an even and solid color at the skin. In blues, grays, silvers, browns, cafe-au-laits, apricots and creams the coat may show varying shades of the same color.

Life Expectancy: 12-15 years

Other Names: Caniche

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claire

Miniature Poodles

9/6/2005

Rating: TBA (14vote/s)

My silver miniature poodle Maddy is the perfect dog. She doesnt shed and doesnt ever try to bite.She lets me groom her and train her without fuss. She is quiet and gentle with every person and animal.I know that the toy or miniature poodle is the best dog out there because I am a dog groomer in a very busy shop and see approximately 40 or more dogs a day of many different breeds.

The worst biters are the Rottweillers, Chows, Chihuahuas, Miniature Pinschers, Australian Cattle dogs,Shiba Inu, Lhasa Apsos,Shih tzus, Cockers, Havanese, Schipperkes, Akita, German shepard, American Eskimo, Beagles, Newfoundlands, all terriers especially scottish, bully breeds.

The most even tempered dogs are the Poodles, Pointers, Golden Retrievers, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, Maltese, Bichons, Pomeranians, Italian greyhounds, Boston Terriers, Whippets, Greyhounds, Deerhounds, Weimaraners, english setters.

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Jennifer Cryderman

Standard poodle

9/1/2005

Rating: TBA (2vote/s)

Grooming does seem like a lot of work but our Standard Poodle "Ethel" is only 10 months old and in a puppy clip.

Very soon she will have the hair removed and I am not sure how much work it is to maintain the sporting clip? She is high energy and if she is not walked, she will find things to get into. She is very amusing and makes me laugh on a daily basis.

I am wondering if she will mellow as she mature?? I would appreciate any comments. thanks Jennifer

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