Origin
The Poodle evolved in the 13th century and this is a very well mannered breed. They are capable of hardships and are too intelligent. Over this long time they have been proved to be excellent companions and this has been the main reason of their popularity. There are three types of Poodles. There is a miniature type, a toy type and a standard type. The standard is the oldest one. These dogs were used for performing in dog shows and circuses.
General description
The Poodle is an odd looking breed. They are not large in size and they have a thin body. The Poodle has a flat head and a long muzzle with a red nose at the tip. They look big because of their fur. The fur on their head is such that it looks like a fluffy hat. They have a long neck and thin limbs and legs. The Poodle has a wide chest and a small tail. Their coat is peculiar in style. They have maximum fur on their head, legs, limbs and all over but their face has no fur. They are mainly found in fawn and brindle colours.
Character
The Poodle is a very lively dog and they love to be a part of the family. They are very cheerful in nature and very playful. This breed proves to be a very charming and entertaining companion. They get thrilled on continuous interaction of human beings. They are very fond of human attention and don’t love to be left alone. They are extraordinary to children and a very easily managed breed. They also mix very easily with strangers and they have a loving attitude towards all.
Temperament
Poodles have a very gentle and loving nature. They love to be the part of the family and they are very socialized. The Poodles are excellent to children and other animals. This is a very energetic and charming breed. They are great watchdogs because of their barking nature. They bark to make their family members alert of any upcoming thing. This breed has a very sweet temperament and always keen to please its owner. These are entertaining dogs and at the same time they are also very sensitive. Very playful with a lot of personality. They love to drag attention of people and play tricks. They can easily adjust in any environments and love to stay indoors. Highly recommended for novice owners.
Training
In spite of being intelligent they are difficult to train. They get matured slowly so early training classes are required. But it has been seen that male Poodle gets trained more easily than female Poodle. Training methods should be consistent and patient as well.
Health
This breed can be affected by cataracts, eye problems, epilepsy, skin problems, ear problems etc. They can live for more than 15 years and average litter rate is 4-5.
