If you need a dog with a svelte look and also want to show it off, both the champion French bulldog and the French Poodle are ideal dogs you can own. A majority think that its origin is France and a small minority attribute its origin to either Russia or Iberia. Whatever its origin, it was the French who developed it to the modern breed that it now is.
There is a reason behind the name of the French poodle. The German word 'Pudelhund' which meant 'water dog' was conveniently cut short to the word 'Pudel' thus bringing the name poodles. Initially, the French poodle was used in catching waterfowls, that might have resulted in this current German name.
The entire body of the French poodle is densely covered with hair, which was periodically sheared to make sure they could swim without much trouble. But the hair around the legs was not sheared to ensure protection from thorny reeds and to enable warmth in cold weather conditions. In due course of time, clipping or shearing the hair became a label of the poodle. Owners sought to various kinds of shearing styles because it pleased them. There was thus a remarkable aesthetic discernment making them look pretty good on the one hand and peculiarly odd on the other hand.
The looks described as good by some is commented to be bad by another. It is definitely in line with the varying taste of each and every viewer. A typical 'pet ' is allowed to take part in shows only if they have the typical 'Continental' style or the 'English Saddle' style of coat.
The French Poodle comes in three differing kinds; the Toy, the Miniature and the Standard. The one and only distinguishing feature being the shoulder height of the adult. The French Poodle also comes in a multiplicity of colors, black, blue/charcoal, white and apricot among others. They are also made of diverse mix of colors though these multi-colored French Poodles are not recognized by the American Kennel Club alone.
The existence of distinct features is an exclusive quality of the French poodles and they make them easily recognizable. The Standard breed of the French poodle is higher than 15 inches, whereas the Toy breed is lesser than 10 inches. The Miniature breed has an intermediate height which range from 10 to 15 inches. The French poodle has body, with ears that are flat and long. With deep-looking eyes, that are either black or brown, they go about in an upright and dignified manner.
Similar in nature to the Blue French bulldog, the French poodle is a fun-loving and entertaining dog with an outstanding intelligence. It also has a extraordinary sensitivity. It has a tendency to obey and remain submissive and hence can learn tricky actions quickly. Therefore, the French poodle is popular in circuses exhibiting a magnificent and splendid display of actions as a star performer. Many people who own this dog claim that it is capable of perceiving the meaning of our speech.
The French Poodle gets along famously with all members of a family, from the oldest to the youngest and in fact feels unhappy if omitted from family activities. It is somewhat fiercely protective and is really a good watch dog.
For the French Poodle, exercise is an absolute must, with a mandatory daily walk. They enjoy a good frolic in open spaces, are exceptionally fond of water, true to its derived name. Grooming is also another must. Generally the "lamb" clipping, bringing the coat to look rather like a lamb is preferred as it is easier and cheaper to maintain rather than the more fancier ones that need the services of an outsider. On the whole, the French Poodle is an adorable dog that can be reared for its versatility.
There is a reason behind the name of the French poodle. The German word 'Pudelhund' which meant 'water dog' was conveniently cut short to the word 'Pudel' thus bringing the name poodles. Initially, the French poodle was used in catching waterfowls, that might have resulted in this current German name.
The entire body of the French poodle is densely covered with hair, which was periodically sheared to make sure they could swim without much trouble. But the hair around the legs was not sheared to ensure protection from thorny reeds and to enable warmth in cold weather conditions. In due course of time, clipping or shearing the hair became a label of the poodle. Owners sought to various kinds of shearing styles because it pleased them. There was thus a remarkable aesthetic discernment making them look pretty good on the one hand and peculiarly odd on the other hand.
The looks described as good by some is commented to be bad by another. It is definitely in line with the varying taste of each and every viewer. A typical 'pet ' is allowed to take part in shows only if they have the typical 'Continental' style or the 'English Saddle' style of coat.
The French Poodle comes in three differing kinds; the Toy, the Miniature and the Standard. The one and only distinguishing feature being the shoulder height of the adult. The French Poodle also comes in a multiplicity of colors, black, blue/charcoal, white and apricot among others. They are also made of diverse mix of colors though these multi-colored French Poodles are not recognized by the American Kennel Club alone.
The existence of distinct features is an exclusive quality of the French poodles and they make them easily recognizable. The Standard breed of the French poodle is higher than 15 inches, whereas the Toy breed is lesser than 10 inches. The Miniature breed has an intermediate height which range from 10 to 15 inches. The French poodle has body, with ears that are flat and long. With deep-looking eyes, that are either black or brown, they go about in an upright and dignified manner.
Similar in nature to the Blue French bulldog, the French poodle is a fun-loving and entertaining dog with an outstanding intelligence. It also has a extraordinary sensitivity. It has a tendency to obey and remain submissive and hence can learn tricky actions quickly. Therefore, the French poodle is popular in circuses exhibiting a magnificent and splendid display of actions as a star performer. Many people who own this dog claim that it is capable of perceiving the meaning of our speech.
The French Poodle gets along famously with all members of a family, from the oldest to the youngest and in fact feels unhappy if omitted from family activities. It is somewhat fiercely protective and is really a good watch dog.
For the French Poodle, exercise is an absolute must, with a mandatory daily walk. They enjoy a good frolic in open spaces, are exceptionally fond of water, true to its derived name. Grooming is also another must. Generally the "lamb" clipping, bringing the coat to look rather like a lamb is preferred as it is easier and cheaper to maintain rather than the more fancier ones that need the services of an outsider. On the whole, the French Poodle is an adorable dog that can be reared for its versatility.
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