Everybody loves Poodles for their intelligence and despite being called yappy dogs that sometimes show signs of being nervous and which sport haircuts that are a bit out of this world, the Poodle is nevertheless a breed which will show its devotion to its master and it can even overcome its highly strung nature to make a great family pet dog. The Poodle has been around man for many centuries, though there is still not enough documentation to show where it originated. From what is known, it was once bred as a water dog that retrieved game from the water.

Poodles are also much loved and admired for their intelligent nature and also for their somewhat unusual appearance and they have at various times even been used as circus dogs because audiences really take to these dogs because they can perform many cute tricks. In addition to these antics the Poodle is also well loved for its sweet disposition and so it is well suited as a pet dog that will become greatly attached to its owner, and so are often considered one-man dogs.
The name Poodle is believed to have originated from the German word “pfudel” that means to splash or puddle. Because of their curly coats, Poodles require grooming in a special way and they also require bathing on a regular basis, and the coat needs to be trimmed often, which in fact may even required it to be groomed by professionals who can even make them look like show dogs. However, Poodles are non-shedding though some small amounts of hair are lost each day.

Poodles are also hypoallergenic which means that even if you are allergic to dogs, having a Poodle around you will not prove to be problematic. In addition, Poodles are friendly creatures that like to be pampered and cared for and they get along well with children as well. Due to their intelligence, loyalty as well as playful nature, Poodles are ideal pet dogs that like to be involved in everything that is happening around them, and they are also excellent dogs that can perform various tricks.
If you do decide to own a Poodles, you must be prepared to bring home a creature having a unique and unusual appearance that is not what most other dogs look like, though that does not in any way mean that Poodles are not pleasing to look at because they are actually very cute animals. Their main characteristics include dark and oval eyes, drooping ears as well as long and straight shaped muzzles.

The Poodle has a neck that is both muscular as well as long and its air of dignity sets it apart from all other breed, though the most distinguishing feature of any Poodle is its coat and its curly or corded fur that could be of various colors including black, gray, white, brown and many more. The tail is usually docked (cut) to about half of its original length and Poodles are also creatures requiring extensive grooming.

The Poodle is intelligent and though there are variants in terms of their size, this wonderful breed has evolved into a sweet natured pet that is quite unrecognizable from the formidable hunting dog that it once was. If you need more Poodles information be sure to read this article that spells out what to expect when keeping Poodles.

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