Poodle – AKC Dog Breed Series
the poodle undoubtedly originated as a
water retriever there were three
varieties of poodles the standard poodle
the miniature poodle and the toy poodle
it is believed that the standard poodle
is the oldest of the three varieties the
three varieties differ only in size all
other characteristics are the same the
standard poodle is a member of the
non-sporting group he is taller than
fifteen inches when measured at the
highest point of the shoulders the
miniature poodle is also a member of the
non-sporting group and is between 15 and
10 inches tall when measured at the
highest point of the shoulder the toy
poodle is characterized in the toy group
and stands 10 inches or under when
measured at the highest point of the
shoulders the poodles coat lends itself
to a variety of hairstyles most of which
derived from the poodles duties as a
retriever
when balls of hair were used to protect
their joints in cold water the coat is
profuse and wiry and texture and
composed of thick clothes curls grooming
should be done by a professional groomer
your poodle may need to visit the
groomer at least once a month as for
color the poodles coat comes in a
variety of solid colors blue gray silver
brown cafe au lait apricot and cream the
coat is solid in color but may show
varying shades of the same color the
poodle is very active intelligent and
elegant
he is a proud and dignified dog with a
wonderful sense of humor the poodle
needs attention
don’t buy a poodle unless you have the
time to be loved and entertained and to
reciprocate the same love and attention
your poodle craves
