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| Poodles are known to melt the hearts of dog lovers. | | | | Poodles are a bundle of energy, so make sure that |
| As Poodle breeders will tell you, this elegant animal is | | | | you have the time available to take him or her for |
| both beautiful and intelligent. They are exceptionally | | | | regular walks. Without enough physical activity and |
| skilled at dog events including agility, obedience, | | | | mental stimulation, this dog group can sometimes get |
| tracking and even herding. They are extremely | | | | into mischief! To avoid any puppy mishaps, it's best |
| people-oriented dogs and are eager to please. The | | | | to keep your dog occupied with toys and lots of |
| standard Poodle in particular tends to be good with | | | | attention. If you don't have much time and energy, |
| children. They are adaptable, easy to train and love | | | | then a Poodle is not your best choice for a pet. |
| to go for walks and play. These qualities make for a | | | | With proper care and nutrition, many Poodle puppies |
| great family pet. In this article, we'll discuss the | | | | live well into their teens. The most common serious |
| different varieties available and how to care for your | | | | health issues of the standard breed are Addison's |
| furry friend. | | | | disease, gastric dilatation volvulus, thyroid issues, |
| You can have a white, red, apricot, silver, brown or | | | | epilepsy, juvenile renal disease, hip dysplasia and |
| black Poodle, and they can appear in part-color or | | | | cancer. The most common issue is ear infections. Ear |
| multi-colors. They have dense, curly, non-shedding fur | | | | infections are a problem in all Poodle varieties but can |
| that requires regular grooming. Most owners choose | | | | be minimized by proper ear care. A veterinarian |
| simple cuts and they are perhaps the most easily | | | | should be consulted as soon as possible if the dog |
| recognizable dogs in the world thanks to their distinct | | | | shows signs of an infection. |
| clips. In the puppy clip, the face, throat, base of the | | | | Poodles do require a great deal of maintenance and |
| tail and feet are shaved. The coat may be shaped | | | | attention, so be sure that you have adequate time |
| with scissors for neatness. Although this clip appears | | | | to dedicate to the proper care of your pet. |
| simpler than the other clips, the length of the hair | | | | However, it's time well spent. Your Poodle will be a |
| makes it as difficult to maintain as the adult clips. In | | | | fun and loving addition to your family. |
| the continental clip, the face, throat, feet and part of | | | | You are going to need supplies to help keep your |
| the tail are shaved. The upper half of the front legs | | | | dog looking and feeling great. Vitamins, shampoos and |
| is shaved, leaving "pompoms" around the ankles. The | | | | pet care products are all essential items for owning a |
| hindquarters are shaved except for pompoms on the | | | | poodle. You will also need to house train the dog to |
| lower leg. The continental clip is the most popular | | | | ensure that it does not soil your carpet or floors. All |
| show clip today. The English saddle clip is similar to | | | | you need is at the Dog Breeds Compendium Web |
| the continental. The hindquarters are not shaved | | | | Site. |
| except a small curved area on each flank, the feet, | | | | You must also see the brilliant YouTube video "A |
| and bands just below the stifle and above the hock, | | | | Poodle in a Car". |