| The elegance of the French Poodle makes this canine | | | | a reputation as a great family pet. They are extremely |
| stand out among any dog group. Also known as the | | | | intelligent and have a very happy disposition. They are |
| standard Poodle, they got their name from their | | | | very good with children and with other pets. Their |
| believed country of origin - France. Depicted in | | | | innate intelligence and eagerness to please makes |
| paintings and drawings from at least the 16th century, | | | | them very easy to train. However, because Poodles |
| these dogs even captivated the attention of royal | | | | are so attached to their humans, they tend to be |
| company. In this article, we'll examine these adorable | | | | unhappy when the family is away from home. |
| canines and help you decide if they're the perfect pup | | | | The French Poodle is a very active dog that requires |
| for your family. | | | | regular exercise that includes playing, running and |
| Historically, the French Poodle was bred to be a | | | | training. They thrive best in an environment that |
| hunting dog. Although the breed is most commonly | | | | includes a yard or garden in which to play and |
| believed to have originated in France, some breeders | | | | exercise. This breed can be kept in an apartment |
| believe that they may have come from Germany. The | | | | providing the animal is regularly exercised and given |
| German word "pudel" means to splash in the water | | | | regular encouragement exercise and be active. |
| and describes the dogs' affinity for water activity. The | | | | The diet should be carefully monitored to avoid over |
| Poodle is still known as the national dog in France | | | | eating. The breed is lively and energetic, and will |
| which is why it is commonly referred to as the French | | | | therefore need a balanced, nutritious diet. A grown |
| Poodle. The standard Poodle is the largest and oldest | | | | Poodle should be fed carefully monitored portions |
| type. The medium-sized miniature Poodle and the tiny | | | | twice daily, and should have access to fresh water at |
| toy Poodle were later developed. Poodles generally | | | | all times. |
| have a square body and should carry themselves in a | | | | This particular breed does sadly suffer from a list of |
| proud manner. They have a coarse coat but are | | | | health problems, some of which are genetic. Check |
| non-shedding dogs. They're distinct clips come in a | | | | with your breeder, before buying, and be sure to |
| number of varieties including the puppy clip, the | | | | satisfy yourself that their stock is not susceptible. |
| continental clip and the English Saddle clip. The French | | | | Common ailments include cataracts, retinal atrophy, |
| variety come in a range of solid colors such as cream, | | | | glaucoma and skin and ear infections. Like German |
| white, black, red, brown, apricot, gray, silver and blue. | | | | Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers and Golden |
| If you're looking for a dog that will be a loyal | | | | Retrievers, they also suffer from hip dysplasia. The |
| companion, then a French Poodle may be the perfect | | | | Poodle is a long-lived breed with an average life |
| choice. This breed has a number of traits that gives it | | | | expectancy of twelve to fifteen years. |