Poodle overview- Owner Should Know

Poodle Overview

Poodle

Poodle Information

NamePoodle
Other NamePudle, Barbone and Caniche
OriginGermany
Build TypeSmall
Life Cycle10 -15 years
GroupToy
CharacterAlert, Active, Trainable Intelligent, Faithful, Instinctual
HeightMale:10-15 inches
Female:8-14 inches
WeightMale:5-12 pounds
Female: 5-10 pound
ColorBlack, White, Red, Blue, Brown, Silver, Cream, Grey Apricot, Sable and Brindle
Average price1200 US$

Qualities

Good with Kids★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Child Friendly★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Cat Friendly★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Dog Friendly★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Trainability★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Shedding★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Watchdog★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Intelligence★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Grooming★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Popularity★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Adaptability★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
HypoallergenicYes

Ideal family pet, Standard Poodle is most fabulous and cheerful dog. Standard Poodle is a unique dog in competitive obedience, able to carry out variety of tasks on ground and in waters. As compared to its smaller variants, the Standard Poodle is calm, gentle and a little low of energy. The breed is not opted for outdoor activities, the dog is eager to remain inside the family all the time. Its behavior is friendly towards the strangers, and gets along well with other pets. It is a little noisy; however, socialization could make it moderate. The dog is an enthusiastic explorer, a hunter and most suitably water retriever.

Standard Poodle is a square-proportioned medium or medium to large sized, lively and active dog. Its beautified and charming appearance is due to its colorful coat. According to height and size there are three main variants of the Poodle breed. The Standard Poodle can be trained in any field of dog talents. Swimming is its instinct pleasure; it therefore is an extremely sharp water retriever and duck hunter. In a wide variety of solid or mild colors, its coat is twisted, turned, twilled and or curled, very dense especially around the chest, invites the viewer to re-sight. Standard Poodle is available in Black, blue, silver, gray, cream, apricot, red, white, brown or coffee colors. The skull is finite and somehow round, eyes are black and brown, bevel shaped. Grooming is required to avoid entangling of hairs. Clipping is necessary to suit its look and style. Legs are in good proportion to build. The breed is active, agile and much suited indoors.

Graved images of ancient time prove the existence of Poodle across the Western Europe in the era of 1500s and back. The origin of the Poodle breed is uncertain, however the breed is agreed to be of Germany besides it is equally popular and ancient in France as well. Germans are credited for this breed, possibly because of its name, which probably derived from word “Pudel”, of German language meaning “one who plays in the water”. The hunters of France and Germany had used the dog as the pointing or gundog and retriever dog, additionally the dog was also worked to detect some eatable truffles found underground in those areas. This intelligent and sharp breed was put to show in circus. Poodles in France were called Caniche which means “a duck hunting dog”, Poodle holds the honor of being national dog of France and had been used by French nobility. Toy Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Teacup Poodle are some variants descended from Standard Poodle and were recognized in 1887 by AKC. In 1920, Poodles were almost vanished in North America; however the breed developed again in 1930. According to AKC, Poodles fall in non-sporting and toy group water dog.

Temperament

Poodles are very cheerful and entertaining family companion. They bond strongly with family and eager to remain in the focus of attentions. They need to remain involved in each activity of house. 

Behaves exceptionally well with all family members and remains very gentle towards children. It shows good acceptance for other animals at home and even non aggressive to other dog in the house as pet, quite harmless for non canine animals as well. It is mentally intelligent and good responsive to training, it proves good learner and cooperative. It senses love as well as the anger of the owner, it could show some displeasure when left alone, and rather it will be happier to play in the family.

To adjust in your family environment, you need to socialize them and ensure shy or small dog syndrome temperament should not develop in them. They are ready to learn willfully, make use of this offer and train them as per your defined norms. In the form of watchdog, you need to define commands with them, introduce with other animals, and make your families understand the requirements of dog as well. They are quite comfortable in apartments living; satisfy the dog with regular walks and other exercise activities. More you introduce the dog with surrounding society, more you will feel easy in housetrain. Make them to follow you during walk and keep them on hold. They tend to bark more, make use of training to bring moderateness in their temperament.

Owner Should Know

  1. Height standard of Poodle breed is as: Over 15 inches height Standard Poodle, over 10 but below 15 inches Miniature Poodle, below 10 inches Toy Poodle.
  2. The breed is fully family dependent and cannot live outdoor.
  3. Extensive grooming is needed if the dog is to be shown on dog shows.
  4. Poodles must be bathed regularly and clipped every six to eight weeks.
  5. The Poodle breed is prone to hip dysplasia and ear infections. In addition many genetic diseases like tearing, cataracts and progressive retinal atrophy, which cause blindness.
  6. Skin allergies are common, due to amateur use of clippers or allergies due to non-guaranteed shampoo and or color chemicals.
  7. Standard Poodle proves good watchdog, with less violence but a little more barking.
  8. The Standard Poodle has diverse applications, including watchdog, show dog, works in circus, water sports and retriever.
  9. Being active, they need exercises; apartment life is ok if you are able to get them for one round of walk daily.
  10. Harmless to non canine pets, so suitable for all types of pet family.
  11. Seek for reputed and trusted breeders or suppliers to get healthy puppies, ensure puppies are clinically checked and are disease free.

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