Poodles: Curly Or Corded Coats

Everybody loves Poodles for their intelligence and despite being called yappy dogs that sometimes show signs of being nervous and which sport haircuts that are a bit out of this world, the Poodle is nevertheless a breed which will show its devotion to its master and it can even overcome its highly strung nature to make a great family pet dog. The Poodle has been around man for many centuries, though there is still not enough documentation to show where it originated. From what is known, it was once bred as a water dog that retrieved game from the water.

Poodles are also much loved and admired for their intelligent nature and also for their somewhat unusual appearance and they have at various times even been used as circus dogs because audiences really take to these dogs because they can perform many cute tricks. In addition to these antics the Poodle is also well loved for its sweet disposition and so it is well suited as a pet dog that will become greatly attached to its owner, and so are often considered one-man dogs.
There no doubts that Poodles have an odd looking body and they are quite unlike other dogs in their appearance though it does not make them any less pleasing to behold. They do possess a square body, which is the same in the three different types of poodles - standard, toy and miniature. Poodles also own a wonderful pair of dark and oval eyes that are set well apart while their ears will droop down to below their eye level and their muzzles are long and also straight.

The Poodle also boasts a neck that is both muscular and long and in its demeanor it is dignified to an extent seldom found in any other breed. However, it is the Poodle's coat that is the most distinguishing feature of the breed and the fur can be quite curly or even corded. Its tail is usually docked (cut) to half its original length, while Poodles by and large require extensive grooming to the extent that even professional grooming may become necessary to properly maintain the coat.

Despite their somewhat small build, Poodles are handsome and very muscular and they are also very good swimmers and because of their high degree of intelligence, will learn whatever is taught to them. However, because of their tiny size, the toy and miniature poodles tend to be rather excitable, especially if left idle, though this breed takes kindly to obedience training and thus do well in dog shows. Remember also, that Poodles require to be exercised daily and a walk or two each day is recommended.

Poodles are animals that love to play hide and seek, and also fetching a ball while they take to playing games and other activates including swimming, flyball as well as tracking. Certain Poodles will even perform dances such as what is known as the Canine Freestyle. You can also take your Poodle along with you to a dog park, or out to a beach or mall and thus socialize your pet, which will help make him a good dog citizen.


Lisa Collins loves dogs, keeps them with passion and has the wherewithal to breed them as well. The Poodle is intelligent and though there are variants in terms of their size, this wonderful breed has evolved into a sweet natured pet that is quite unrecognizable from the formidable hunting dog that it once was. If you need more Poodle information be sure to read this article that spells out what to expect when keeping Poodles.