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An Introduction To The Poodle
According to registration statistics from the American Kennel Club, in 1960, the poodle was the number one most popular dog breed in the United States. They held the top rank for 23 years, and have remained in the top ten ever since.
- Temperament
- The poodles good-natured personality is one reason the poodle is so popular. Many owners marvel about the human qualities of their poodle.
- Colors
- The Poodle comes in a variety of colors, from many shades of solid colors to Parti-Poodles, consisting of two or three colors and Phantom Poodles, a dog with markings similar to a Doberman Pinscher.
- Sizes
- The Standard, Miniature, and Toy Poodle are not separate breeds, they are three different sizes of one breed.
- History
- Some speculate the Poodle could be the original Water Spaniel, and possibly one of the oldest dog breeds still around today.
- Is A Poodle Right For You?
- As wonderful as poodles are, you need to make sure the breed is right for you before you commit to getting one. And once you've decided on a poodle where do you find the right one for you?
The breed standard established by the Poodle Club of America.
The Poodle is a very active, intelligent, and elegant-appearing dog, squarely built, well proportioned, moving soundly and carrying himself proudly. Properly clipped in the traditional fashion and carefully groomed, the Poodle has about him an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to himself.
