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Poodles come in a variety of sizes from the toy
poodle to the giant poodle, but here we are going
to look at the average, better known as the
normal poodle. They are classed as a small to
medium dog with a height of approximately 16
inches with the male dog weighing in at 66-77
pounds and the female bitch weighing in a little
less at 46-70 pounds. They have a single coat
that is curly in appearance and they do not shed
much of their dense hair, which does require
quite regular grooming. They are most commonly
single coloured and it is very rare to find a
multi-coloured poodle.

History. The Poodle breed was, believe it or not,
bred as retrievers or gun dogs. They originally
came from Germany, although they are still used
as water retrievers in France. They have in the
past also been used as truffle hunters. Due to
the length of their hair, they were seen as
somewhat cumbersome in the water, and the curly
nature, although waterproof, tended to retain
moisture in their outer coat. It is for this
reason that the dogs were originally shaved in a
variety of areas, thereby giving birth to some of
the shaving patterns used today, although some
people may consider they have taken this
tradition a little too far.

Temperament. The Poodle is an intelligent and
instinctive breed. Training is quite easy as a
result of these instincts, which is probably why
they were used in circuses some years ago. They
are highly energetic and can become bored quite
easily, which can then lead to them finding very
creative ways in which to get into mischief.
Exercise and mental stimulation are important to
this breed, with which they will be eager to
please, which of course will assist in their
training. They are a sociable friendly dog and
are quite people orientated, this makes
integration into the home very simple at and they
are normally very good with children. As bred
retrievers they love games such as throwing a
ball or stick, and other similar games.

Health issues. Poodles are prone to ear
infections, so need to have these checked during
grooming. More seriously the puppy's can suffer
from renal problems, and as adults their main
issues are predispositions to Addison's disease,
airway problems, thyroid problems and hip
dysplasia. More minor ailments consist of
cataracts, Progressive retinal atrophy, epilepsy,
and bloat.

Grooming. Although Poodles are classed as
non-shedders their coats do require a great deal
of care. They need to be combed or brushed very
regularly, and will most likely require regular
trips to the salon for professional care.
Brushing their teeth preferably daily is also
required to reduce the incidence of gingivitis.

Living conditions. As a retriever, these dogs
were bred to work, and as such will require a
reasonable amount of exercise. Whilst smaller
ones may be suited to life in an apartment,
larger ones may not be quite so settled, unless
taken out regularly and often. They are generally
quite a passive dog, and acclimatize well to
family life; they are also people lovers and like
to be in the thick of any action within the
household. They will play well with small
children but supervision may be necessary to
ensure the dog is not being bullied, or being
played with too roughly by particularly small
children.

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