| The poodle is one of the most popular dog breeds | | | | shy around strangers though. Poodles do tend to bark |
| kept as a pet today. They are extremely intelligent | | | | a lot, but you can train them not to do this. They also |
| which makes them one of the most trainable breeds. | | | | don't need excessive exercise. You don't have to |
| Poodles also love to be around people and make | | | | have a yard to own this dog. Poodles love walks and |
| extraordinary pets. | | | | will be much healthier if you take them on short walks. |
| The origin of the poodle is not really known. It is unclear | | | | When you get your poodle, make sure you socialize it |
| whether it was developed in Germany, France, the | | | | at a very young age to prevent behavioral problems. |
| ancient Piedmont, or Denmark. However, France is the | | | | You should also start training at a young age. Some |
| country that is recognized as the poodle's origin. The | | | | poodles can be timid or high-strung if you don't do this. |
| poodle is a descendant of a French water dog called | | | | Poodles are not recommended for small children |
| the Barbet and the Hungarian Water Hound. The word | | | | because they may snap if they are teased by children. |
| "poodle" comes from the German word "pudel". Pudel | | | | It is better if your children are older and more |
| means "one who plays in the water". Poodles were | | | | considerate. |
| originally kept in France and Germany to retrieve | | | | Some poodles tend to get runny eyes, ear infections, |
| waterfowl. Later, the French made the Poodle a circus | | | | digestive problems, heart problems, skin problems and |
| performer because of their intelligence. The Poodle | | | | slipped stifle. Make sure you take your dog to the vet |
| has been around for at least 400 years. | | | | regularly to prevent any problems from developing. |
| There are three different types of poodles: Standard | | | | The hardest part of keeping a poodle is the grooming |
| Poodles, Miniature Poodles and Toy Poodles. The toy | | | | you will have to do. They must be given a bath |
| poodle became very popular with royalty in the 1700s. | | | | regularly and clipped at least every two months. You |
| The only thing different about the three types of | | | | will also need to check and clean the ears a lot so that |
| poodles is size. The Standard Poodle weighs around | | | | they don't get ear infections. Any hairs that grow in the |
| 45 pounds. The Miniature Poodle weights around | | | | ear canal must be pulled out. Poodles' teeth also need |
| fifteen pounds and the Toy Poodle weighs around | | | | scaling regularly. If you have allergies, this breed will be |
| seven pounds. | | | | good for you because they don't shed hardly anything. |
| The Poodle is most well known for its intelligence, but it | | | | If you decide to get a poodle, you will have a great |
| is also a very pleasant, perky, lively and happy breed. | | | | companion. They can live to be twelve to fifteen years |
| Poodles are very trainable and love to be with people | | | | old and make a delightful, amusing pet. Just make sure |
| as well as other pets and dogs. They are sometimes | | | | you know that they can be demanding as well. |