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Poodle information
The Standard
Poodle is a medium to large-sized dog.
When groomed to show dog
standards the body is meant to give off a square appearance. It
has approximately the same length as the height at the withers.
The skull is moderately rounded with a slight but definite stop.
It has a long, straight muzzle. The dark, oval shaped eyes are
set somewhat far apart and are black or brown. The ears hang
close to the head and are long and flat. Both the front and back
legs are in proportion with the size of the dog. The top line is
level. The tail is set and carried high. It is sometimes docked
to half it's length or less to make the dog look more balanced.
Dewclaws may be removed. The oval shaped feet are rather small
and the toes are arched. The coat is either curly or corded. It
comes in all solid colours including black, blue, silver, grey,
cream, apricot, red, white, brown, or cafe-au-lait. While it
does not make the written show standard, some breeders are
breeding parti-coloured poodles.
See
grooming for different types of poodle clips.
Temperament
The Standard Poodle is proud, graceful, noble and good-natured.
Enjoyable and cheerful. This highly intelligent dog is one of
the most trainable breeds. Some can be trained to hunt. The
Standard Poodle is generally lower energy and often calmer than
the smaller varieties of Poodles, but will become high strung if
you do not give them the proper amount and type of exercise.
They are sensitive to the tone of one's voice and will not
listen if they sense that they are stronger minded than their
owner, however they will also not respond well to harsh
discipline. Owners need to be calm, yet possess an air of
natural authority.
They are not the type of dog to
live outside in a kennel, as they enjoy being with their owners
and dislike being alone. They are generally friendly toward
strangers, and are excellent with children. The Standard Poodle
is good with other dogs. Some can make good guard dogs. Make
sure you are this dog's firm, consistent, confident pack leader,
providing daily pack walks to avoid separation anxiety and other
unwanted behaviour issues.
Size
Height: 15 (38cm) or more.
Weight: Dogs 45-70 pounds (20-32kg.) Bitches 45-60 pounds
(20-27kg.)
Needs
The
Standard Poodle needs to be taken on a daily
walk.
Although they adore water and love to go for walks, Poodles are
not demanding as far as exercise goes, so long as they get their
walk in. They however, will keep in better spirits and be fitter
if given regular opportunities to run and play off the leash in
a safe area. The Standard retains its sporting instincts, has
great stamina, and needs more activity than the smaller
varieties.
If given enough exercise,
Standard Poodles are relatively inactive indoors. They will be
okay in an apartment if they are sufficiently exercised. A small
yard will suffice.
Grooming
Extensive grooming is needed if the dog is
to be shown. Poodles must be bathed regularly and clipped every
six to eight weeks. Clean and check the ears frequently for wax
or mites or infection and pull out hairs growing inside the ear
canal. The teeth need regular scaling. Since the coat does not
shed it needs to be clipped. There are several different types
of poodle clips. The most common for pet owners is an easy care
clip called a "pet clip", "puppy clip" or "lamb clip" where the
coat is cut short all over the body. Popular show clips are the
English saddle and the Continental clip where the rear half of
the body is shaved, bracelets are left around the ankles, and
pom-poms are left on the tails and hips. The AKC standard allows
for a dog under a year old to be shown in a show style puppy
clip which has special requirements such as a pom-pom on the end
of the tail. Other clip styles are the modified continental
clip, town and country clip, kennel or utility clip, summer
clip, and the Miami of bikini clip. Poodles shed little to no
hair and are good for allergy sufferers.
Poodle Origins
The Poodle has
been known throughout Western Europe for at least 400 years and
are depicted in 15th century paintings and in bas-reliefs from
the 1st century. The subject is controversial of where the dog
was officially developed and no one really knows the breeds true
country of origin. France has taken a claim on the origin, but
the AKC gives the honour to the Germans where they say it was
used as a water retrieval dog. Other claims have been Denmark,
or the ancient Piedmont. What is certain is that the dog was a
descendant of the now extinct French Water Dog, the Barbet and
possibly the Hungarian Water Hound. The name "Poodle" most
likely came out of the German word "Pudel," which means "one who
plays in water".
The "Poodle clip" was designed by hunters to
help the dogs swim more efficiently. They would leave hair on
the leg joints to protect them from extreme cold and sharp
reeds. The hunters in Germany and France used the Poodle as a
gun dog and as a retriever of waterfowl and to sniff out
truffles laying underground in the woods. The French started
using the breed as a circus performer because of the dog's high
intelligence and trainability. The breed became very popular in
France, which led to the common name "French Poodle", but the
French people actually called the breed the
"Caniche," meaning "duck dog. The Toy and Miniature Poodle
varieties were bred down from larger dogs, today known as
Standard Poodles. In the 18th century smaller poodles became
popular with royal people. The three official sizes are the Toy,
Miniature and Standard Poodle. They are considered one breed and
are judged by the same written standard but with different size
requirements. Breeders are also breeding an in-between size
called a Klein Poodle (Moyen Poodle) and a smaller Tea-Cup
Poodle. Some of the Poodle's talents include: retrieving,
agility, watchdog, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.
Training your dog
How to Groom your dog
