Standard Poodle
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Poodle - Standard Quick Facts
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The Poodle, also known as the Pudel, the Caniche (which means “duck dog”), the Chien Canne (meaning “reed dog”), the Barbone (which means “barbered”) or the canis familiaris aquatius, is one of the most famous of all dog breeds and is known to be proud, intelligent and elegant. “Pudel” refers to playing in water. Supposedly originating in Germany, the Poodle is more known for its association with France. Both the French and German names for
Poodles have a reputation for being “sissies.” They way their hair is cut for shows probably doesn't help that image, but Poodles are by no means fragile, shrinking violets. They are outgoing, friendly dogs who love to run and romp, and interestingly, they were originally used to assist hunters of water fowl. They are true family dogs who can play hard with children all afternoon, then curl up in the living room for an evening
Standard Poodles are elegant, squarely-built, proud dogs who may be medium to large in size. The coat is thick, curly and wiry in texture and may be worn in a variety of clips. The muzzle is long, the skull is rounded and there is a slight stop. The wide-set ears hang close to the head. The eyes are oval in shape and are dark in color, except for brown, cafe-au-lait and some apricot colored Poodles,