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Pet Poodle Facts
The 3 sizes of poodles identified by the American Kennel Club are - the Standard Poodle, the Miniature Poodle and the Toy Poodle. The biggest among the breed is the Standard Poodle that stands over 15 inches at the top of theshoulders. Miniature Poodle is the middle size and stands 10 inches at the top of the shoulders. Toy Poodles are the smallest and stands under 10 inches and usually weighs around 6 to 8 pounds.
But there are even smaller than Toy Poodles, the Tiny Toy and Teacup Poodles. These two varieties are becoming popular pets although their size variation is not recognized by the AKC. The Tiny Toy only weighs about 4 to 6 pounds while the Teacup is the lightest that only weighs 2 to 4 pounds.
One of the most important benefits of owning a poodle is that they don't shed and are hypoallergenic, which makes them the perfect pet for those with allergies. Another one of the interesting Poodle facts is that they don't have the strong odor often associated with other breeds.
Carvings of a breed of dog that resembles a poodle, which are one of the oldest known breeds of dogs, are found on Roman and Greek coins. Poodles became an AKC recognized breed in 1890, and became the most popular breed of dog in the United States by the 1960s.
Poodles date back to the 1500's and were favorites in France, Germany and Russia. They remain the national dog of France. Germans utilized Poodles for hunting and water retrieving, and the name Poodle derives from the German word Pudel which is an abbreviation of Pudlehund ("splashing dog"). The Standard Poodle was the first variety of Poodle to be bred.
Poodles have hair which can range from coarse to soft, and because of this you can give your Poodle a variety of clips or cuts. While the show cut is the most recognizable, Poodles can also sport a continental clip, a puppy clip, an English Saddle Clip or a pet clip. Their hair can also be corded like a Puli or Komondor.
Because Poodles are intelligent, highly active and fun-loving, you'll find an endless number of activities to enjoy with your dog. They're excellent watch dogs and can be trained to hunt. They can learn a variety of tricks easily and are not difficult to house train. Give your Poodle plenty of playtime and yard activities to keep him entertained and happy. These are friendly dogs and will always be eager to please.
Poodles can live a long time if they are healthy and live well. Different breeds have different lifespans. For example, the Toy Poodle can live up to 17 years of age while you can expect up to 14 years with a Miniature Poodle. According to most Poodle facts, the largest breed of Poodle, the Standard, has a life expectancy of approximately 11 and a half years.
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