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
Poodles do indeed have whiskers. Have you ever noticed thicker hairs next to their mouth and wondered what they are? They are, in actual fact, whiskers. All Poodles have whiskers. In fact, all dogs and most mammals have them except us humans. What Are Whiskers? Whiskers on a dog are longer thicker hairs, referred to … Read more
Hip dysplasia is something that most people that are involved with dogs in any way have heard of even if they don’t know what it is exactly. It is the most common orthopedic condition affecting dogs sadly and many of us have heard of a dog that had to be euthanized as ‘his back legs … Read more
Poodles are often easily recognizable for their lean build, elegant long legs, and narrow waists. So much so that the modern-day Poodle cuts seen at pedigree dog shows actively accentuate the Poodle’s model-like proportions. As a result, it can be a common concern for Poodle owners as to whether their pooch is just slender or … Read more
To you, your dog is just a part of your world. To your dog, you are its entire world. I have always lived by this when it comes to my Doodles. I am constantly striving to ensure they are stimulated, challenged, loved, made to feel important and needed. If you have noticed a change in … Read more