Introducing The Poodle Dog

For a very long time poodles had a bad reputation. Many of those who heard about them but never spent time with a poodle are thinking about them that they are some nappy and nervous little dogs having weird haircuts. But among the owners and breeders, the poodle is well known for its intelligence. The nature of this dog is a little high-stung but there are training methods to transform it into an even-tempered dog devoted to pleasing its owner.

The history of the breed

It is hard to find complete information about the ancestors of this breed and the entire history of these dogs. Somewhere in Asia is believed to be their origin. It was originally used to retrieve game balls shot in water. Large audiences were delighted in the circus by the clever tricks performed by this intelligent and unusual looking animal.

The poodle has a natural ability to attach to people and this makes it a wonderful pet.

Physical Features

The unusual appearance makes of poodles an unique breed. The standard poodle's square body measures over fifteen inches while the toy poodle has under ten inches. Looking carefully at a poodle you can see the dark, oval eyes set well apart, the two years hanging down the head below the eye level and a quite long strait muzzle. Their long necks are muscular. They have a particular air of dignity.

Their characteristic fur distinguish them from other breeds. Black, white, brown, gray, silver, red, are just some of the colors their fur can have. There are varieties having curly or corded fur, with small clumps of ringlets, but all have the tails docked to about half of the original length. They all need frequently professional grooming.

Temperament

These intelligent and good natured dogs want to be given attention and quickly bond with their owners. They are dogs that can stay alone for long time. The poodle is different, it permanently gets the attention and love of it owner. It does the tricks previously learned and shows off all new discoveries. They like routine and a stable environment.

They attach to the owner and his family and are shy or even anxious with strangers. They have the habit of barking at persons they don't know, so they make good watchdogs.

A Poodle in the Home

They are affectionate and adorable pets but require time, attention and energy. They need to be daily groomed, walked, taught or trained.

As they are intelligent dogs you should challenge them all time. They need consistency and the routine of daily activities. When the routine they were daily used to is repeatedly changed they may become anxious or high-strung.

The poodle may fear your child, so teach him how to hold and pet it gently. Don't let young children to play alone with the poodle. The dogs of the poodle breed are fitting perfectly in elderly families.

You're probably wondering how the sweet little dog with bows in its fur was once a formidable German hunting companion


The fur of the poodle may be curly or have small clumps of ringlets, coloured in black, white, grey, etc. and its tail is usually docked (cut) to about half the original length. The elderly families are the most suitable for poodle dogs and not those having small children.

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Orignal From: Introducing The Poodle Dog