The History Behind The Poodle | Dogs

By LisaACollins
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The Poodle has been known as one of the most intelligent of all canine breeds. The Poodle provides their owners with a consistent companion that is interesting and responsive without giving their owner much trouble. The breed also has a high aptitude for learning because of their excellent talent and versatility.

Despite popular belief that the breed originated in France, the breed actually originated in Germany. The coat and form of the breed makes them closely related to the old water dog known as the Pudel. At one period the breed was trained to retrieve waterfowl but today the Poodle is no longer regarded as a sporting dog, although the eager fondness for water is still displayed on occasion.

However, there are other things to consider and not just the history of the breed. There is also a history behind the standard poodle cut, which leaves tufts of hair on the thighs and around the feet.

The Poodle is most known for their hair cut, which features a trim on the face, legs and body while leaving tufts of hair on the thighs and rings of hair on the feet. It is not known what the exact origin of this hair cut and custom is, but this type of cut does help to reduce the labor of daily grooming for those who have the Poodle as a house pet. This means that the owner of a Poodle can easily maintain the coat in good condition so the dog can remain healthy and good in appearance.

If the Poodle coat isn't brushed constantly it can twist up into cords that continue to grow. These then develop into a rope like cord that results from the entwining of new and unshed hairs. Eventually the coat can cause discomfort and a lack of freedom in the animal's movement if the cords are left untrimmed. This is why you should at least keep the Poodle coat short, although it isn't necessary to maintain the standard Poodle cut.

Throughout the history of the breed, the curly haired Poodle has advanced the most in popularity. This coat allows the Poodle to remain smart and clean which makes them a pleasant companion as long as they are regularly brushed and combed with the occasional washing. The most common colors for the Poodle include black, white, brown and blue.

The most intelligent is considered the white Poodle and many professional trainers prefer this color. Next in the order of intelligence is the black Poodle and the brown and blue Poodles are generally considered to be lacking in character. Since the early 1900's the curly coated Poodles have improved and today many fine specimens of the breed can be found.

Also gaining in popularity recently has been the toy poodle. These dogs are no more than fifteen inches in height at the shoulder and should look exactly like a miniature version of the full-sized dog, following the same official standards as the full sized Poodle.

About the Author

About the author: Lisa A Collins is a passionate lover of the Poodle and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Poodle. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Poodle types plus a whole lot more.

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