The Poodle is the world's oldest water retriever, circus preformer and truffle hunter. The Poodle coat lends its self to a variety of hair styles. Most of which derive from their duties as a retriever when balls of hair were used to protect their joints in cold water. Despite being reguarded as the national dog of France, the breed is to beleived to have originated in Germany. The breed has subsequently gained universal acceptance as one of the worlds most popular breeds of dogs. Part of this popularity is no doubt because the poodle comes in three different sizes and almost unlimited variety of colours. The poodle is very active, intelligent and elegant. The poodle is a proud dog who needs attention.

    The Standard Poodle was the original poodle breed. A large and strong, active gun dog, he was on occasion also used for pulling milk carts and preforming in circus. Today he is primarily a pet, as well as being one of the most spectacular and noble looking of all show dogs. Professional Dog Grooming is recommended. The poodle's non-shedding makes him a good choice for people who suffer from allergiers.

    The Standard Poodles loves gallop and play and will happily take much exercise. High-spirited, he is bold and assertive, making an alert watchdog and highly intelligent companion.

So Are You Thinking About Getting A Standard Poodle?

    Just as there are many different people with different needs and preferences there are many breeds of dogs each one having it's own unique qualities. The serious search to find that. pet which best suit you and your family. Since the healthy poodle may live as long as 14 years you are encouraged to consider carefully. The following information is provided in hopes that will help you make an informed decision about bring a Standard Poodle into you life and familys lives.

ADVANTAGES

Non-Shedding- Like other poodles, Standard Poodles do not shed and for some people it's an imortant consideration to have a house dog that does not leave a trail of hair everywhere.

Non-Allergenic- For many that suffer from allergies the poodle is the ideal pet as their coat quality is such that it does not irritate those who suffer from allergies. If you do have allergies, I would recommend you spend some time with people who might only own a standard poodle and see if you get any kind of reaction.

Intelligent- Standard Poodles are among the most intelligent of breeds. They learn very quickly, and you might be surprised by it. Most standard poodles have a good sence of fun. They are often so full of joy of living that it is contagious. They trend to be sensitive to their owners moods and will adapt their approach accordingly.

Verstile- Standard Poodles can and have done a variety of activities. They can sit beside you on the couch while watching TV or they can hike up moutains trails if that is your preference. The Standard Poodle seem to just adjust to what ever sitting they are put in. They are great for seniors, younger adults, teens and kids. They will also adjust to any other pets you might have. The Standard Poodle is over all the greatest of all dogs.

DISADVANTAGES

Grooming- Because they don't shed poodle do need to be groomed regular. This includes bathing and clipping. While bathing is not too difficult task, drying and clipping is more often a problem. To properly dry your dog you should have a good dog dryer and your hand held human hair dryer is not usally sufficient for this task. It is also difficult to get a nice smooth finish on the coat without a good clipper with proper blades ad the knowledge of how to use them effectively. The Standard Poodle really needs to be professional groomed every six weeks

Intelligent- Although their intelligence make them easy to train, it will also callenge you to keep a step ahead of them. Sometimes when taking a standard poodle into an obedience competition you may find that they will try to add variety to their preformance because they get boredwith doing the same old thing. They also require more intellectual challenges to keep them from inventing their own diverions.

Attention- A Standard poodle is not recommened for those with busy schedules who are not able to provide companinship for their dog. This is not a breed that you can simply put in the back yard and ignore. The Standard Poodle is much more human than dog and he requires to be treated with respect or you won't get respect back.