Poodles have Zest for Adventure

Poodles like to be taken for short walks and they also like to play indoors as well. In fact, Poodles are best kept indoors and because of their proud, active as well as intelligent temperaments. Poodles also have about them an air of distinction as well as are very dignified in their demeanor which makes them quality family pet dogs.
Poodles are not only beautiful to behold, but they also have a most endearing type of personality, which is what makes them much sought after today. As for its physical characteristics, it is a breed that has two different varieties of coats, which are the corded and curly coats, though the corded coated Poodle is pretty rarely found in the United States. Poodles also have three main sizes that are Standard, Miniature as well as Toy and thus will suit different lifestyles as well. Also, Poodles come in a variety of colors though black and also white are their most common colors.

Another facet to the personality of a Poodle is its ability to pick up things very fast and a Poodle is also famous for being energetic and sometimes will even be termed as a clownish dog because of its natural ability to perform tricks. Poodles are also intelligent to a remarkable extent and there are even some people that opine that Poodles are in fact able to reason for themselves and they can also attune them to whichever environment they encounter. What’s more, a Poodle is also a very versatile creature and though originally bred to retrieve game, it is now famous for being a family pet dog.

The Poodle does however require being intensively groomed and because unlike other dogs, he won’t shed too much hair, it adds to the impression that the Poodle is not very dog-like at all. However, the thing that strikes you the most about the Poodle personality is his amazing intelligence which is something that the breed has always been famous for. In addition, Poodles are also very versatile and they adapt very well to different situations and environments and can serve many a role that in turn depends on its current situation.

Standard Poodles, however, require a bit more exercising than do the toy and miniature versions and the reason for this is their bigger size. However, Poodles are also quite mellow and do not jump about too much nor do they act too nervous and they have an affinity for people as well as children. Also, you will not face any trouble in training your Poodle though he does not like being caged, and is, in fact quite a free-bird if truth be told.

You can expect to be pleasantly surprised to learn that despite their small size Poodles are really quite strong physically and thus should be kept leashed to prevent any accidents from taking place. However, because of their remarkable intelligence they can read what their owners want from them and thus will act accordingly. Having been originally bred as hunting dogs, Poodles are good swimmers and are also very fond of water and thus love their baths and won’t mind being given a bath regularly.

Another feature about the breed is that a Poodle has hair that grows much like human hair grows and it continues growing, unlike other dogs whose hair stops growing when they have reached a certain length. Also, Poodles love to be taken for rides in a car and will jump at any opportunity to be on the road. He is also very easily trained and is a friendly soul that has a sweet disposition as well.

Lisa Collins has spent long years in caring for small dog breeds and it is this love and devotion to animals that has helped with the care and breeding of many dog breeds. A Poodle can be loyal and devoted to their owners but it is intelligence that really sets them apart from other dog breeds. This article is meant to provide you with all the necessary Poodle information that will help you understand the Poodle personality.

By Lisa Collins
Published: 2/27/2008
 
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