Great with kids ~ a natural protector, staying close to protect young toddlers.Playful, dignified personality, friendly, loyal ~ a great family dog.Ě great watchdog in surmising trouble and danger against any family member.Ğxtremely Intelligent, largest brain per skull size of all dogs makes this breed the smartest in numerous arenas, including hunting, retrieving & dog sports.This versatile breed excels in numerous arenas, including hunting/retrieving, agility, flyball, watchdog, competitive obedience and impressing us as tricksters and entertainers. They are considered one breed and are judged by the same written standard but with different size requirements.īreeders are also breeding an in-between size called a Klein Poodle (Moyen Poodle) and a smaller Teacup Poodle. The Miniature and Toy Poodles were bred ‘down in size’ from their original cousins the Standard Poodle. Today all 3 sizes are officially recognized in all National Clubs. Poodles talents extended to their ability to impress audiences as performers in circuses throughout Europe.Īll Poodles have been bred with the same temperaments and characteristics. Poodles warned their owners of strangers and become excessively excited when living with nervous, worried owners. The myth that they are ‘barkers’ is untrue. They instinctively will stay close to any family member, especially toddlers, quietly staying aware and protecting them from danger. The Poodle is known to have the largest brain per skull size of all dog breeds and is an Excellent Guard/Watchdog with their instincts to sense trouble and warn and react.

Poodles have webbed feet, developed for retrieving downed fowl from the frigid waters. The Germans & Russians discovered that Poodles made excellent hunters to uncover prized truffles lying underground in the woods. Poodles are exceptional retrievers, willing partners, focused and a soft mouth to return the birds unharmed to their Masters. They would clip/shave off all the coat except around joints and organs, to protect these areas from the frigid cold waters from which they retrieved downed fowl. The 'Poodle clip' was designed by hunters to help the dogs swim more efficiently. The name 'Poodle' most likely came out of the German word 'Pudel,' which means 'one who plays in water.' Poodles were also called “Caniche” meaning ‘duck dog’ by the French people. What is certain is that Poodles are descendants of the now extinct French Water Dog, the Barbet and possibly the Hungarian Water Hound. The subject is controversial of where the dog was officially developed and no one really knows the breed’s true country of origin, but it is believed this breed originated in Germany or Russia. The Standard Poodle has a long history – as far back as 400 years throughout Russia & Germany- depicted in 15th century paintings and in bas-reliefs from the 1st century.

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