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Standard Poodles |
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History
The Poodle is one of the oldest breeds of dog. The Standard is the orignal from which the Miniature and the Toy were developed. Poodles with the traditional clips appear on Greek and Roman Coins and on Roman Tombs in the time of Emperor Augustus around 30 A.D and can be seen in numerous European paintings as early as the 15th Century.
Contrary to popular belief and despite the fact that the Poodle is widely known as the National Dog of France, the birthplace of the early Poodle was Germany. The breed took its name from the German word 'Pudel' which means 'to splash in water'. It was however the French who were responsible for bringing the Poodle to International attention.
The first Poodles in England were known as 'Rough Water Dogs' and they served primarily as hunting companions. Poodles were first brought to the USA at the end of the 19th Century but the breed did not become popular until after World War II. By the end of the 1950's the Poodle was the most popular bred in the USA, a position held over 20 years. Today the poodle is divided into two breeds, the Standard Poodle which serves as primarily a gundog and companion and the Poodle, composed of the Miniature and Toy varieties which serves primarily as companion dogs. The Standards of the two breeds are essentially identical but for size.
Contrary to popular belief and despite the fact that the Poodle is widely known as the National Dog of France, the birthplace of the early Poodle was Germany. The breed took its name from the German word 'Pudel' which means 'to splash in water'. It was however the French who were responsible for bringing the Poodle to International attention.
The first Poodles in England were known as 'Rough Water Dogs' and they served primarily as hunting companions. Poodles were first brought to the USA at the end of the 19th Century but the breed did not become popular until after World War II. By the end of the 1950's the Poodle was the most popular bred in the USA, a position held over 20 years. Today the poodle is divided into two breeds, the Standard Poodle which serves as primarily a gundog and companion and the Poodle, composed of the Miniature and Toy varieties which serves primarily as companion dogs. The Standards of the two breeds are essentially identical but for size.
Paris
Breed Charactersitics
Standard Poodles are very intelligent almost humanly so, they are very quick to learn, eager to please and have great memories, thus making them very easy to train. They are gentle, faithful and devoted companions, they are not fighters and they get along amicably with other pets. They adore their family both human and canine. They make ideal family dogs being both patient and playful with children.
In times of trouble the Standard Poodle will protect his loved ones. They are wise, dignified and regal. They love companionship and like to be part of the family unit, they do not take readily to being excluded or being alone for any length of time. They are active and agile dogs that need active play, without enough activity they can get bored and restless. Nor forgetting a frolic in water which they totally adore.
Standard Poodles are a relatively healthy breed and can live as long as 15 years.
In times of trouble the Standard Poodle will protect his loved ones. They are wise, dignified and regal. They love companionship and like to be part of the family unit, they do not take readily to being excluded or being alone for any length of time. They are active and agile dogs that need active play, without enough activity they can get bored and restless. Nor forgetting a frolic in water which they totally adore.
Standard Poodles are a relatively healthy breed and can live as long as 15 years.
Coat & Appearance
Standard Poodles have a non shedding hypo-allergenic wool coat which makes them ideal for people witth a allergy to dog fur. Poodles are not difficult to care for despite their coats, with the different styles and clips available. The Traditonal Show Trims are The Puppy Clip, English Saddle Clip and The Lion or (Continental Clip) .
There are various Pet Trims that enables you to change your Poodle's hair style as often as you change your own !!!. A Poodle's coat needs trimming and bathing every 6-8 weeks, so this needs to be taken into account before you consider purchasing a Poodle Puppy.
Standard Poodles are squarely built, well proportioned, they move soundly and carry themselves proudly. The Standard Poodle has an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to himself.
Standard Parti Poodles come in an array of stunning colours aswell as markings.
Black, blue, silver, various colours of brindle and various shades of brown, red and apricot.
Height: over 15" Weight: 20.5 - 35kg
There are various Pet Trims that enables you to change your Poodle's hair style as often as you change your own !!!. A Poodle's coat needs trimming and bathing every 6-8 weeks, so this needs to be taken into account before you consider purchasing a Poodle Puppy.
Standard Poodles are squarely built, well proportioned, they move soundly and carry themselves proudly. The Standard Poodle has an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to himself.
Standard Parti Poodles come in an array of stunning colours aswell as markings.
Black, blue, silver, various colours of brindle and various shades of brown, red and apricot.
Height: over 15" Weight: 20.5 - 35kg
Clinton
In the Water
It is known that the Standard Poodle was and even today is used as a Working Hunter and Duck Retriever. The very stylish hair trim that is distinctive with the Poodle and is seen in the conformation ring actually has a real function and purpose. Before the 1300's Duck Hunters began trimming some fo the Poodle's coat to assist in swiming after downed waterfowl in rough water. Thus the 'Lion Clip' came about, which left the Poodle with a full mane in front, covering the areas of the retrieving Poodle that would be most sensitive to the freezing cold water, leg bracelets to protect the joints and shaved hindquarters which freed up the rear of the dog to aid it in swimming. The pompom on the tail was left to serve as a type of rudder, it also made a useful signal flag that let Hunters know the location of their dogs in choppy waters.
Ella & Clinton
Hunting
Early Poodles spent a lot of time with humans as hunting brought much needed food to the table. The dogs needed to be obedient to the hunters commands aswell as having a soft mouth so they would not damage the waterfowl. They were required to swim long distances against the currect in turbulant water to retrieve game, so the dogs had to have much stamina. Unlike hounds and other type of hunting dogs that were kept in kennels, the Poodles usually became beloved family pets and actually lived with the Hunter and his family. It just shows how much these dogs were prized.
Paris & Ella
Agility
Agility training offers fun, confidence-building and competition. It is a strenuous activity that turns dogs into athletes while helping them develop physical skills. There are various levels of difficulty in the training so dogs and owners can continue to meet new and personal challenges.
There are various types of equipment that the dogs use, they walk over a high dog walk, climb over an A-Frame, they run through tunnels, go over various jumps, weave through poles, ride a see-saw and jump through tyres.
Standard Poodles are particularly good at agility, as they are very agile, intelligent, quick to learn. and it is well suited to their sense of fun. It is great fun for both owner and Poodle and it is not surprising that it is becoming an increasingly popular pastime among owners worldwide.
There are various types of equipment that the dogs use, they walk over a high dog walk, climb over an A-Frame, they run through tunnels, go over various jumps, weave through poles, ride a see-saw and jump through tyres.
Standard Poodles are particularly good at agility, as they are very agile, intelligent, quick to learn. and it is well suited to their sense of fun. It is great fun for both owner and Poodle and it is not surprising that it is becoming an increasingly popular pastime among owners worldwide.
Dixie
Flyball & Obedience
Flyball and obedience provides exercise and good fun for dogs and excitement for spectators as well as owners. You can play alone or as part of a relay team, racing against another flyball team as originally developed, the sport provides even more excitement.
The object of the game is for the dog to run to a box, step on a lever that releases a tennis ball into the air, retrieve the ball, and race back to the owner. In addition there are a series of low jumps over which the dog must jump on its way out and back from the box. Dogs love this sport as it is great fun.
Standard Poodles have become a familiar sight in Obedience Rings in many countries the world over. They love to learn new things but can get bored with repetition so you need to keep things interesting.
The object of the game is for the dog to run to a box, step on a lever that releases a tennis ball into the air, retrieve the ball, and race back to the owner. In addition there are a series of low jumps over which the dog must jump on its way out and back from the box. Dogs love this sport as it is great fun.
Standard Poodles have become a familiar sight in Obedience Rings in many countries the world over. They love to learn new things but can get bored with repetition so you need to keep things interesting.
Dixie
Standard Poodles have become a familiar sight in Obedience Rings in many countries the world over. They love to learn new things but can get bored with repetition so you need to keep things interesting.
