8 Fun Poodle Facts

Poodles make ideal pets. Their variety of sizes will allow you to choose one that's perfect for your lifestyle and they have a fascinating history. Read the href="http://www.petpoodlefacts.com">Poodle facts below to see if this lively, highly intelligent breed is right for you!

1. The 3 sizes of poodles identified by the American Kennel Club are - the Standard Poodle, the Miniature Poodle and the Toy Poodle. The biggest among the breed is the Standard Poodle that stands over 15 inches at the top of the shoulders. Miniature Poodle is the middle size and stands 10 inches at the top of the shoulders. Toy Poodles are the smallest and stands under 10 inches and usually weighs around 6 to 8 pounds.

2. But there are even smaller than Toy Poodles, the Tiny Toy and Teacup Poodles. These two varieties are becoming popular pets although their size variation is not recognized by the
AKC. The Tiny Toy only weighs about 4 to 6 pounds while the Teacup is the lightest that only weighs 2 to 4 pounds.

3. One Poodle fact that many are not aware of is that they are hypoallergenic and do not usually shed their furs, thus they make the best pets for people with allergies. Aside from
that, poodles do not have that doggy odor, so they are very huggable.

4. Carvings of a breed of dog that resembles a poodle, which are one of the oldest known breeds of dogs, are found on Roman and Greek coins. Poodles became an AKC recognized
breed in 1890, and became the most popular breed of dog in the United States by the 1960s.

5. Poodles were popular in France, Russia and Germany since the 1500's - the French like the so much that they made the Poodle their national dog! They are well known for their
excellent hunting skills, especially in water retreiving, in fact the name Poodle comes from the German Pudel which is short for Pudelhund meaning "splashing dog". Of the three
different types of poodles, the standard is the oldest.

6. Poodles have hair which can range from coarse to soft, and because of this you can give your Poodle a variety of clips or cuts. While the show cut is the most recognizable, Poodles can also sport a continental clip, a puppy clip, an English Saddle Clip or a pet clip. Their hair can also be corded like a Puli or Komondor.

7. Poodles are an intelligent, spunky, and high energy breed of dog. They love to interact with their humans as much as possible. Poodles need challenging toys and activities that
keep them from being bored. Poodles are good protectors and field dogs. Potty training a poodle is easier than most other breed due to their quick learning skills.

8. Poodles can live a long time if they are healthy and live well. Different breeds have different lifespans. For example, the Toy Poodle can live up to 17 years of age while you can expect up to 14 years with a Miniature Poodle. According to most Poodle facts, the largest breed of Poodle, the Standard, has a life expectancy of approximately 11 and
a half years.