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For more information about the Poodle Click hereThe Standard Poodle is a very active breed that is smart and elegant. They are squarely built, well-proportioned, and able to carry themselves proudly. Poodles require regular clipping and grooming; many owners have them clipped traditionally.
Nowadays, poodles tend to have a bit of a sissy image, and many people think that they are too high maintenance or sensitive to be a hunting dog. However, they were initially bred as water retrievers and are, in fact, much more robust than their image suggests.
Description of the dog
Standard Poodles are large dogs that are friendly and energetic. They love to run around and were initially bred to retrieve waterfowl. The breed makes fantastic guard dogs, as well as lovely family pets. They have the stamina to play with children all day long and are friendly and affectionate with them. They are an excellent choice for families with children of all ages and also get on well with other pets.
Standard Poodles are a large breed that needs lots of space to run; they are generally agile and well behaved. They are also smart and easy to train, as they are eager to please and don't require much praise to do as they are asked. Poodles should be able to master basic obedience training quickly and can then be trained to retrieve. Alternatively, they do well in agility courses.
Poodles should be regularly exercised and allowed to run every day. Many new owners think that poodles are dainty and don't exercise them enough; this can make them anxious or even destructive. Poodles are sensitive dogs who can become stressed quickly, they don't like too much noise or chaos.
A brief history of the breed
The Standard Poodle has been in existence across Europe for over four hundred years. Poodles have been depicted in 15th-century paintings as hunting dogs, but their exact origin is unknown.
It's thought that the dog was initially bred in either France or Germany, where it was used as a water retrieval dog. Some people even say that Standard Poodles are from Denmark.
The Standard Poodle was a descendant of the French water dog, which is now extinct. It was also used to develop other breeds such as the Barbet and the Hungarian Water Hound. It's thought that the poodle got its name from the German word Pudel. The translation means "one who plays in water."
Poodles were traditionally clipped in a particular style by hunters, which helped them swim more efficiently. Clipping reduced the amount of fur they were carrying and meant that they didn't become waterlogged and exhausted. Hair was left on the leg joints, as this helped to protect them from the cold, as well as from sharp reeds.
Hunters in France and Germany used the Standard Poodle as a gundog. They were used to retrieve waterfowl. The breed was also commonly used to sniff out truffles in the woods. Later, poodles were used as circus performers because they were very smart and able to learn tricks.
In the 18th century, the standard poodle was used for breeding smaller dogs such as the toy or miniature poodle, and these breeds became popular with the royal family.
The appearance of the breed
The standard poodle is a reasonably large dog that measures fifteen inches or more to the highest point on its shoulders. This breed weighs between forty five and seventy pounds, with the male being slightly larger than the females. They have a lifespan of between twelve and fifteen years.
Standard poodles have curly wool-like fur. If they are traditionally clipped and groomed, the breed should have a square appearance. It has a muzzle that's long and straight with shorter fur. Their eyes are quite far apart and are oval-shaped. The dog's ears are close to their head and are long and flat.
Standard Poodles are available in a selection of solid colors. They are usually black, grey, cream, red, white, or various shades of brown.
Conclusion
Standard Poodles are smart and loyal dogs that are easy to train as they are eager to please. This breed has a reputation for being dainty or a show dog, but it is tougher than it seems. The breed was originally bred as a hunting dog and would make an excellent retriever. Standard poodles also make lovely family pets as they are affectionate, loyal, and active.
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