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Pet Poodle Facts

by: LeeDobbins
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Thinking of owning a pet? Poodles are best for you because they are one of the most wonderful pets. Aside from their excellent and distinguishable features, they are among the most intelligent breeds. They are usually small but you may be surprised to know that there are 3 different sizes. Here are some poodle facts you might find interesting:

The 3 sizes of poodles identified by the American Kennel Club are - the Standard Poodle, the Miniature Poodle and the Toy Poodle. The biggest among the breed is the Standard Poodle that stands over 15 inches at the top of theshoulders. Miniature Poodle is the middle size and stands 10 inches at the top of the shoulders. Toy Poodles are the smallest and stands under 10 inches and usually weighs around 6 to 8 pounds.

While Toy Poodles are the smallest of three varieties of Poodle, there are smaller versions that aren't recognized by the AKC. These are known as Tiny Toy Poodles, which weigh between 4 and 6 pounds, and Teacup Poddles, who weigh in at a diminutive 2 to 4 pounds.

One of the more interesting pet Poodle facts will come as a relief to allergy sufferers. Poodles make superb pets because they do not molt their hair nor does their dander cause allergies. Another plus for poodles as pets is the dogs don't have a doggy scent.

Poodles are one of the oldest breeds of dogs, and we know this from carvings on Greek and Roman coins that resemble the breed. The AKC recognized Poodles in 1890 and they were the most popular breed of dog in America by the 1960's.

Poodles date back to the 1500's and were favorites in France, Germany and Russia. They remain the national dog of France. Germans utilized Poodles for hunting and water retrieving, and the name Poodle derives from the German word Pudel which is an abbreviation of Pudlehund ("splashing dog"). The Standard Poodle was the first variety of Poodle to be bred.

The Poodles unique coat that ranges from coarse and wool like to soft and wavy. This coat can be done in a variety of cuts and clips. We all know the Poodle show clip, but in addition there is a puppy clip, an English saddle clip, a continental clip and a pet clip. You can also cord a Poodles hair like a Komondor.

Poodles are very intelligent dogs. They are a versatile breed that can be trained easily to many activities such as hunting, as well as being easy to house break. Poodles love people and are a very active breed that needs lots of stimulation and exercise.

Fortunately for poodle lovers, the breed tends to have a lengthy lifespan. According to some of the Poodle facts available, the Standard Poodles average an 11.5 year lifespan, Miniature Poodles often live to 14 and Toy Poodles can live for as long as 17 years! Of course, these averages assume that the dog is of normal weight and has an active, healthy lifestyle.

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