Poodle Pictures - Pictures of Toy Poodles

If you think that the poodle is haughty and pretentious, you couldn't be more wrong. This breed with a rich heritage is said to have originated in Germany, where it was called the Pudel. The earliest believed uses of the poodle in Germany and France were as a retriever. It was especially suited for this role due to its swimming prowess. This is the origin of the stylish clipping pattern presently employed, which was done with the objective of facilitating the swimming process while protecting the poodles vital organs.

Poodle Pictures
You can click on the images below to view larger versions of poodle pictures.

Appearance
The poodle is bred in three sizes: Standard, Miniature and Toy. Depending on the kennel club, a fourth size- medium, may also be recognized. Standard poodles are between over 15 inches tall at the highest point of the shoulder. Similarly, miniature poodles are between 10 and 15 inches; and toy poodles are 10 inches or smaller. Poodles have a natural dense, curly coat as can be seen in the second of the poodle pictures (standard poodle picture). Though their coat is dense, it has a single layer (no undercoat), and may be soft and wavy or coarse and woolly. They are usually solid colored and could be white, black, brown, apricot, silver, gray, or cream. These can be seen in the subsequent brown poodle pictures and apricot poodle pictures. The poodles lush coat requires regular grooming, even if it is not given a specific clip. As they are a low shedding breed, they are well suited for people with allergies. In the US, the tail of the poodle is usually docked. Read more on The Poodle, A True Show Dog.

Temperament
Poodles are intelligent, receptive, affectionate. Their keen instinctual behavior can be witnessed in marking and hunting drives. Their intelligence and agility makes them easy to train, which reflects in their ability to learn and perform difficult tricks. For these qualities, they have been employed in circuses for centuries. They have high energy levels, and need to be exercised regularly or they will get restless. It is also good to dedicate some play time for them. Standard poodles are calmer than the smaller varieties, which makes them better suited for homes with children. Toy poodles love to play (see pictures of toy poodles), and can entertain themselves for hours.

Grooming
If you plan to maintain your poodle with a show clip, be prepared to dedicate at least 10 hours every week for a standard poodle. Among the pictures of poodles, two have show clips, which will give you an idea how much work this kind of grooming requires. However, if you don't intend your pet to have a show career, you can give him/her a short crop that is relatively low maintenance. This means that you will only have to bath and crop your poodle every six weeks or so. Their teeth need scaling form time to time, and they must be frequently checked for mites. Read more on Poodle Grooming.

Poodle Puppies
A look at some pictures of poodle puppies is all the persuasion a person needs to adopt a puppy. Among the poodle pictures, the first is a poodle puppy picture. The first and second pictures in the second row are a miniature poodle picture and then a picture of toy poodle, respectively. Poodle puppies need the same care as all puppies: good nutrition, shots and regular visits to the vet. One can begin their potty training within three to four months.

A poodles temperament makes it an ideal pet, as long as the owner is able to establish his status as pack leader. While selecting a breed, one can also consider poodle mixes such as a Schnoodle (Schnauzer and Poodle) or a Labradoodle (Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle). If you see a maltese poodle picture, you are sure to pick this adorable little fur ball. My advice is to look at plenty of poodle pictures, before you make your decision.