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One of the very first dog breeds that I photographed for my Animal Antics series was a miniature poodle.  We shot him for the cheer leading poodles image.  You could tell he was smart…and certainly was a bit of a trickster.  He would race around the studio checking on what everyone was doing…until it came time to shoot him.  Each time we started to shoot he would suddenly come up with a limp and could hardly walk.  As soon as we would finish our session off he would race with no sign of difficulty!

The poodle is truly a wonderful breed of dog with some outstanding qualities. The breed is generally recognized as coming in three sizes, standard, miniature and toy…though teacup poodles are also available. They have hair rather than fur…so they are, in effect, hypoallergenic and don’t shed.

Poodles are extremely intelligent and take well to training.  They learn quickly…but because they also forget slowly an owner must be consistent or risk resentment. Poodles are a sturdy breed and live between 10 and 18 years and in some cases up to 21 years. They are, however, susceptible to a number of genetic health problems. Like most large dog breeds, Standard poodles need a good amount of exercise but are comfortable in pretty much any size of home. Of the three sizes, standard, miniature and toy, standards are considered the most adaptable.

The breed is an ancient one…there are likeness of Poodle-like dogs on Roman coins and Egyptian carvings.  There are references to Poodles as far back as the fifteenth century in France, Holland and Italy. The first reference to Poodles being good swimmers was in 1642 (the Poodle was originally bread as a water retriever).  The “Poodle Clip” was originated to help reduce resistance in the water.  The patches of hair left covering the vital organs and joints were left to help protect those areas. In France the Poodle is the national breed and is used for truffle hunting as well as the more expected duck hunting.

The standard poodle is a truly a versatile breed and in addition to being excellent water retrievers they have served as guide dogs, in law enforcement…and even competed in the Alaskan Iditarod Sled dog race!  Miniature poodles are sometimes thought of as “one person” dogs, but are obedient, can be a child’s best friend and make good trial dogs.  They do tend to think they are bigger than they really are and one has to be careful of their protective   tendency…particularly around other dogs.  Toy poodles make great companions and are especially good when quarters are tight.

Poodles are too intelligent to be “part time” pets…but need to be a regular and consistent part of their owner’s lives.  Poodle’s coats need to be kept well groomed or their coats could become unpleasant to be around, and in extreme cases it can be a health hazard.  Poodles have a great disposition…are cheerful and confident and can make a truly great companion.

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Poodle grooming demo of “Miniature Poodle Teddy Bear Clip” in the class of Pet Grooming School

The incomparable Marcia Ball from the independent rockumentary, “Rocking the Boat: A Musical Converstion and Journey.”

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The Standard Poodle is one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. For more than ten years, the Poodle has consistently ranked in the American Kennel Club’s top ten registered breeds. This confident, dignified breed makes an excellent pet for an owner who wants an active, intelligent dog.

All Poodles are members of the non-sporting group of breeds. Toy Poodles, Miniature Poodles, and Standard Poodles all share the same standards of the breed, the only difference among them being height. A Toy Poodle must not be taller than ten inches at the highest point of the shoulder; a Miniature Poodle must not be taller than fifteen inches at the shoulder; and a Standard Poodle must be taller than fifteen inches at the shoulder.

The Poodle coat is naturally curly and dense and may be black, white, blue, gray, silver, brown and apricot. The coat usually has varied hues of a single color.

The Standard Poodle probably originated as a cross between a Hungarian Water Hound and a French water dog known as the Barbet. The breed’s dense, curly coat is somewhat water resistant, and hunters developed the typical Poodle cut, with puffs of hair at the front and rear leg joints, to protect the dogs’ joints from the cold during the hunting season.

Although the Germans, the Danes, and the French all claimed at one time or another to be the country where the Standard Poodle breed originated, France has come to be known as the Poodle’s country of origin. The French are exceedingly proud of this designation, and the French Poodle occupies a special place in French culture.

The Poodle’s intelligence and eager-to-please temperament make it an easy breed to train. Humans have taken advantage of the Poodle’s trainability, using the dog as a retriever for bird hunting and as a tracker in truffle hunting. Poodles have also held a variety of jobs in the entertainment industry, as circus performers and performers in modern film and television.

A Standard Poodle in the entertainment industry might become famous through their own talent or through the fame of their owners. Some Poodles are famous because of a combination of their own talent and the fame of their owner. Writer Gertrude Stein and her muse, Alice B. Toklas, had three Poodles whom they named Basket, Basket II and Basket III.

Entertainer “Weird Al” Yankovic posed his Poodle Bela on top of his head for a photograph used on the cover of his “Poodle Hat” album. When wrestling Superstar Rene Dupree, now known as Rene Bonaparte, gives interviews he often refers to his Poodle Fifi.

Poodles have made their mark in literature, film and television. The late author Jacqueline Susann wrote a best-selling novel, Every Night Josephine, about her Poodle, Josephine. The 2000 film Best In Show featured a Poodle named Rhapsody in White as “Butch”. The animated TV family in the Rugrats series has a Poodle named Fifi. Most Standard Poodles will never be on the big screen, the small screen or the pages of a novel, but to the individuals and the families who own them, they are superstars.

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Crazy Poodle Fitness – hilarious with Mariko Takahashi

The Poodle is considered to be the wisest of all breeds of dog. Opinion also exists that the Poodle is a fop because it spends too much time in decorating itself and also because a lot of time has to be spent in grooming and maintaining it. While it is true that a Poodle’s owner has to spend a lot of time on its grooming to keep the Poodle clean and beautiful, the Poodle hardly gives its owner any trouble in any other matter.

Poodle lovers agree that no other dog is so responsive and interesting as the Poodle. The dog is extremely intelligent and has exceptional powers of reasoning. There is also something human about its charm and its devotion to its human companions. It learns fast, and poodle owners never tire of related stories about its extraordinary talents and achievements.

A peculiar feature of the Poodle is its long coat, which grows fast. If it isn’t regularly brushed and groomed, it twists itself and the new hair clings to this rope-like formation. Thus a uncared-for Poodle has hair twisted in the form of ropes hanging all over its body. If these cords are not cut off or if they don’t tear off by themselves, they drag along the ground and cause great distress and discomfort to the Poodle.

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The Poodle has distinguished itself as a show dog. Well-trained Poodles are known to walk over the tight rope and stand on their heads. It is an excellent dog at performing tricks. Its mental sharpness and agility puts it in a class of its own.

Corded Poodles were immensely popular at dog shows due to the extraordinary appearance of their coats; they attracted a lot of attention. However, dog fanciers are no longer attracted by them, due to which these Poodles have become fewer in number.

Moreover, it is very difficult to keep a Corded Poodle as a pet at home because of its coat. To ensure that the cords are in a firm condition and to prevent them from breaking, the coat of the Poodle should be regularly oiled. The Poodle’s coat cannot be brushed; so there is only one way of keeping the dog clean–giving it a regular bath.

Bathing a corded Poodle, however, is a daunting task. The coat takes a long time to dry, and if the dog is not placed in the warm immediately after a bath, it could catch cold, which could lead to further complication. As a result, the coat of Corded Poodles is dirty and smells foul.

General Appearance of a Poodle

The Poodle has a fine, long, and straight head. Its skull is not broad and is slightly raised at the back. Its muzzle is strong and long, and the cheeks are not full. Its teeth are strong, white, and level. The gums and the lips are black. The eyes of a Poodle are almond shaped, dark, and full of life and intelligence. Its nose is sharp and black. Its ears, long and wide, hang close to its face.

The Poodle has a strong, well-proportioned neck, enabling it to carry itself with pride and dignity. Its feet are small, well-shaped with arched toes and thick, hard pads. The fore-legs are set straight from its shoulders and have a strong skeletal and muscular structure. The hind-legs are well-bent and muscular, with its hocks let down.

The Poodle’s tail is held high and is never carried back or curled. Its profuse coat has a hard texture. In case of Corded Poodles, it hangs in even, tight cords. If the Poodle is non-corded, the coat is of even length, thick and strong. The hairs are curly and close together, with no knot or cord.

This Dog Show Poodle Video our Champion Toy Poodle Valentino was taken at the Dog Show the day he earned his AKC Championship. Valentino … all » is an extraordinary Toy Poodle, standing at only 9 3/4 inches of height, DNA Optigen Tested Type A (normal), OFA Certified for normal patellars. Our little Toy Poodle only competed a few times in the Dog Shows and quickly and easily climbed his way into the AKC’s Top 25 Toy Poodles in 2006. Valentino won several Best of Breeds, Best of Varieties, and Group Placements. Be sure to visit our website for more Dog Show information, many more poodle videos, and cute poodle pictures www.aboundingpoodles.com

Trimming the top knot of a poodle dog is easiest with curved scissors. Learn more about how to groom a poodle’s top knot with tips from a dog groomer in this free pet care video. Expert: Marie Jackson Contact: www.bubblesandbowsmobilegrooming.com Bio: Marie Jackson has owned and operated Bubbles and Bows Mobile Pet Spa, in Pinellas County Florida for 4 years. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

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Really weird poodle exercise video for humans. This is a mesmerizing and frightening video. It’s a word-for-word parody of Susan Powter’s first workout video, featuring poodles and a crazy poodle-woman. Absolutely surreal. It was made by Nagi Noda for Panasonic. It was part of 10 films they made for the 2004 Athens Olympics.

Dog picture taken by Curtis Gregory Perry.

Inji plays the piano, guitar, does a HANDSTAND, and all the other usual dog tricks! This is an invitation for the first family (Obamas) to see if their dog can do better tricks than Inji!