In a world of ever-decreasing size, Miniature and Toy breeds the Standard Poodle stands out as an elegant long legged, and athletic example of a large breed. Poodles in general are popular throughout Europe, The States, and beyond for their intelligence. However, the Standard variety adds in an additional dollop of strength and stamina which … Read more
Believe it or not, not everyone in the world is a dog lover. I know, the mind boggles, right? Many outside factors can determine if your dog will be a barker. The Poodle as a breed is generally thought to be a “moderate” barker. That is to say, they do not generally vocalize or bark … Read more
The popularity of Poodle crosses has exploded in recent years and now it can feel as if there is a Doodle variation for just about every breed out there. Be it the tiny Chihuahua to the hulking great Newfoundland, adding a smidge of Poodle makes a Doodle. Obviously, there are variations depending on the breed … Read more
You may not have heard the term agouti much, or even at all. However, you will definitely have seen agouti-colored animals many times although you might never have seen or heard of an agouti Poodle. What do we Mean When we Say Agouti? Agouti is one of the most widely seen and oldest animal color … Read more
Paws. Pads. Nails. Claws and everything in between those gorgeous soft pads. Read on to find out more about grooming, shaving, clipping, and trimming your Poodle’s feet. Poodle Paws The Poodle’s feet consist of one big central stronger pad (Metacarpal Pad) surrounded by four smaller pads (Digital Pads). I often think they look like little … Read more
If you’ve ever attended a dog show or watched one on television, I’m sure you will have seen dogs and their handlers taking part in an agility competition. Agility is a bit like show jumping for dogs. However, there are a variety of obstacles rather than just jumps so perhaps calling it a canine obstacle … Read more
The Phantom Poodle: although its name may sound on the spooky side there is definitely nothing sinister about this pooch. Rather than referring to some poor earthbound Poodle ghost, the term Phantom has been coined to describe the unusual coloring and coat pattern that some dogs exhibit. Now that you have come out from behind … Read more
Most people are aware of three size categories of the Poodle clan namely the Standard, Miniature and Toy however there is a lesser known fourth option known as the Moyen Poodle. Perhaps the term is new to you, read on to find out 11 key facts about this particular exotic sounding member of the Poodle … Read more
If you love Poodles and choose a Poodle as your pet one of the things that attracted, you to him was probably the fabulous curly coat that Poodles are famous for. We are all familiar with Poodles in the show ring sporting various incredibly fancy (and often very impractical looking) hairstyles, but these are achieved … Read more
When it comes to picking a pet dog the plethora of breeds available can feel overwhelming. Most people do their research and compare and contrast different breed characteristics to find their perfect match. For most people looking for a family pet, a big decider may be whether the breed you are thinking of is perceived … Read more
