Poodles Blog about Pet Animals

Poodles come in a variety of sizes and are well balanced and elegant looking dogs with a very proud carriage. Poodles are happy and even tempered. They come in a variety of colours which include white, cream, brown, apricot, and black. The poodle comes in three sizes; standard, miniature and toy.

This ancient breed was originally developed to be a water dog that retrieved game fowl. The Poodle was favored by royalty as well as gypsies. They are very intelligent dogs and thrive on human companionship. Poodles do well in homes with other animals and they are also good with children.

They have dense curly low shedding coats that require grooming. They have a single layer of hair and and are considered to be hypoallergenic. The texture of their coats can range from coarse and wooly to soft and wavy. Poodles that are show dogs require many hours of brushing and care per week.

The usual clips for a pet poodle can vary depending on the owner's preference. They can be simple or elaborate. The hair should always be kept short under the tail and most owners also keep the feet and face clipped short.

Poodles are people oriented and are eager to please. They are very protective of their families and make good watch dogs. This breed enjoys the water and loves to play and go for walks. They excel at learning tricks and do very well with obedience training.

The Poodle is one of the most popular breeds in the world. They are very sensitive animals and respond best to fairness, respect, patience and consistency. This versatile breed would make a good companion for anyone.

To make sure your dog stays healthy and will enjoy a long life, you might want to consider getting pet insurance in case there will be unforeseen medical expenses in the years to come. You have health insurance on the rest of your family and for peace of mind you might want to get pet insurance on your Poodle.