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Why don't we get a poodle?

All the information you need when it comes to owning a poodle...training, feeding, grooming and living day to day with the most naturally intelligent dog in the world!

Some things I have learned about them.....

I have always liked dogs. All dogs. But when I was a child I had the opportunity to get to know someone else's miniature poodle. Her name was Angel and she was silver. I used to take her for walks in the woods near our home and she used to love it! She would sniff the air, find partridge and pheasant then flush and point, instinctually! I taught her all kinds of tricks, which she learned easily... I fell in love with that dog.

In 1997, I had the opportunity to attend a large dog show in Saratoga, NY. I saw the most amazing standard poodle, who was the obedience champion in the Utility class. This dog would obey any command from it's handler with only hand signals and from at least 50 feet away! I was blown away..

Many years later I became a dog groomer. I had the opportunity to familiarize myself with a wide variety of dogs. There were many breeds that I considered when I decided I wanted a dog of my own.

Poodles are extremely intelligent, easily trained and are eager to please. One of the things that I liked about poodles was how well behaved they were in the house. After researching all of the dogs I was considering, and only being able to get one... I chose a standard poodle.

Poodles as a rule have a long life span and if you are careful who you buy from, are very healthy. Choosing a breeder who is knowledgeable and conscientious is critical. Do your research. Know that a well bred poodle is not cheap!!! There are no bargain dogs!

Poodles can cost anywhere from $750 for a pet quality to $1300 +/- for a show prospect (breeding stock.) A reputable breeder will do all of the health tests on a breeding pair before deciding to have a litter. These tests cost money and are important to avoid future problems.

A good breeder knows her puppies and can often make a recommendation that will be a good match for you and your lifestyle. For instance, an alpha dog is probably better suited to person who has owned a dog before and knows how to handle a dog who has a dominant personality. Or a breeder can often tell you which pup may end up larger or smaller, (or whatever you are looking for), show prospect, companion, agility or gun dog.

There was only one thing that I was extremely surprised to find out about poodles, and that is the amount of exercise that they require... Rocky forces me to walk when I really would rather not.. so a poodle would be an excellent choice for a jogger or hiker. :)

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Poodle, a dog for all reasons

Why don't we get a poodle?

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A primer on poodles

Some things I have learned about them.....

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