Poodle History

Thursday, February 12th, 2009 at 3:33 am

It is commonly understood that the Poodle is one of the most intelligent of all canines. Often the Poodle doesn't give their owner much trouble and provide their owner with a consistent companion that is interesting and responsive. The breed also has excellent talent and versatility, which gives them a high aptitude in learning.

Despite popular belief that the breed originated in France, the breed actually originated in Germany. The coat and form of the breed makes them closely related to the old water dog known as the Pudel. At one period the breed was trained to retrieve waterfowl but today the Poodle is no longer regarded as a sporting dog, although the eager fondness for water is still displayed on occasion. The origin of the breed is not the only history to consider, there is also the history of how the standard poodle cut with the tufts of hair lefts on the thighs and rings around the feet came to be.
The most famous aspect of the Poodle is their hair cut with the face, legs and body shaved, leaving tufts of hair on the thighs and rings of hair on the feet. The exact origin of this hair cut and custom is not known but this form of hair cut reduces the labor of daily grooming for the Poodle as a housedog, which means it is easy for the owner to maintain the coat in good condition so the dog can be pleasant in appearance and healthy.

Otherwise if the coat of this dog is not brushed constantly then it can twist up into little cords, which continue to grow in length. Eventually, a rope like cord will develop as the old and new hair growth entwine. If the cords are left untrimmed then eventually the coat can cause discomfort or lack of freedom in the animal's movements. This is why it is recommended to at least keep the coat of the Poodle cut short, although it isn't necessary to maintain the standard Poodle cut.
The curly haired Poodle has advanced the most throughout time when it comes to popularity. The Poodle makes a pleasant companion due to their smart and clean appearance as long as they are brushed and combed regularly with the occasional washing. Black, white, brown and blue are the most common colors of the Poodle. The white Poodle is considered the most intelligent and is often preferred by many professional trainers. The black Poodle is next when it comes to intelligences while the brown and blue Poodles are considered to be lacking in character. The curly coated Poodles have improved since the early 1900's and today many fine specimens of the breed can be found. The toy poodle has also been gaining popularity recently. They are no more than fifteen inches of the shoulder and follow the same official standards as the full sized Poodle. Essentially they are to be a miniature version of the full-sized dog.

The Poodle has a long and rich history. Through Poodle information it is easy to see why the breed is so popular today.

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