Poodle

History

The history of the Poodle is old and somewhat confusing, there are three countries that claim its origin (Germany, France and Russia), without a clear consensus on which of these countries is right, we are based on the most accepted theory that we will describe to continuation.

The poodle descends from the Barbet, a breed of spaniel that was imported by Spain and Portugal from Africa until it arrived in France in the 8th century, where the origin of this breed began. Its name comes from the French "cane" which means female duck. In its beginnings, due to its agility, its adaptability to muddy terrain and its resistance to water, it was a water retriever. Their task was to recover the already hunted waterfowl that had fallen into the water, especially swans, geese and ducks (hence their name). 

A partir del siglo XVI, su destreza y su gran inteligencia hicieron que los circenses los utilicen en sus números. A su vez, su belleza hizo que algunos artistas famosos de la época (como Francisco De Goya) los retrataron en sus obras de arte. لعبة بلاك جاك  Su popularidad fue en aumento y captó la atención de la alta sociedad. Los nobles y los aristócratas enamorados de su belleza, los cubrían de joyas y adornos de lujo. قمار Por gusto, se les comenzó a practicar diferentes cortes de pelo y a partir del siglo XIX se les quito la protección en el pelaje que les cubría de la hipotermia.

It was only in the 20th century that other poodle varieties began to become popular, since until then the “large” variety predominated.

Poodle temperament

From the beginning, the poodle stood out for its beauty, but it is not the only thing in which they excel. They are very intelligent dogs that have a great memory, in fact they are among the most intelligent breeds in the world, occupying the second position in the ranking. They are very easy to train and it is normal to see them at skill shows.

Pero además tienen una actitud divertida, son increíblemente fieles, les encanta jugar y son muy activos. También son excelentes mascotas para los niños ya que les encantará jugar juntos y hacer travesuras. كازينو العرب 888 En cuanto a los demás animales, suele llevarse muy bien con otros perros, pero algunos Caniches puede llegar a tener dificultades para relacionarse con otros animales, esto se debe a su instinto de cazador. 

They are a breed that unless they socialize early with other people and / or pets, they will be aggressive with anyone outside their family. They are very protective and will bark at anyone who comes near the house. It must be borne in mind that they do not like to be alone for a long time, so we must take into account the hours we spend outside. They are likely to become violent and destructive if we are away from home for a long time. 

Poodle varieties

There are currently 4 varieties of poodle that are distinguished from each other by their height. These are: 

Big: Height at the withers varies between 45 and 60 cms. 

Median: Measures between 35 and 45 cm across

Little: In this variety, the height at the withers ranges from 28 to 35 cms.

Toy: Toys must have a withers height of less than 28 cm to be accepted as such.  

Physical characteristics of the Poodle

If there is something that stands out in the breed, it is that in all its varieties it has an innate elegance, it is reflected in its elongated neck, its straight back and its perfect posture. His eyes, large and almost always black, present a very awake image, of great vitality. Its snout is pronounced, its very straight bearing makes it stand out, with a well-proportioned body. His back and shoulders are muscular and his ears are long and hanging down. Its tail is long but generally one third of it is cut off at birth. Their legs are long (especially in the large variety) and muscular. 

His hair is undoubtedly another of his great virtues, since it stands out for its beauty, it is curly and abundant. The most common colors are white, silver, chocolate, black and apricot. There are more varieties of colors, such as cream, reddish and multiple, although not all are suitable for exhibitions. There are 3 types of classic hairstyles for poodles: 

–Traditional lion cut: consists of shearing the back part up to the ribs and the extremities, leaving the cuffs and the final pompom of the tail intact.

–Continental cut : Long hair is left on chest and sides. And it is complemented with pompoms located at the hips, head and ankles.

–English saddle cut: Short hair on both chest and sides. But the hips and legs are covered with hair pompoms.

Poodle Health

Their average life expectancy is 11 to 12 years for the larger sizes and 14 to 15 years for the toys. Even so, it is common to find poodles that reach 20 years of life and the oldest specimen lived to be 26 years old.

Elbow dislocation

It occurs when the lower end of the bone loses contact with the head or upper part. It can be complete (if the bones do not have contact) or partial (if part of the bones if they do contact).

Glaucoma

It is an eye disease, which pathologically increases intraocular pressure.

Gastric torsion

Basically, the stomach folds back on itself and does not allow its emptying, causing multiple damage to the pancreas and kidneys. This can cause the death of the animal if it is not treated in time. Therefore it is advisable to give small portions of food several times a day instead of a single large portion.

Hip dysplasia

It is developed in most cases by a hereditary malformation. When this problem appears, what happens is a displacement of the hip that tends to cause intense pain and lameness in the animal. Dogs that are affected by this disease tend to have difficulty performing common activities such as walking, running, jumping, climbing a ladder, and even lying down or sitting down. In more advanced cases or those that have not been treated, dysplasia can completely incapacitate the animal.

Obesity

Keep in mind that they love to eat, especially unhealthy things, so you have to be careful not to spoil them too much because they can easily become overweight.

General care

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Poodle Grooming

The poodle is groomed daily to maintain the good condition of its hair, but it is so abundant that it requires a lot of care. It should be combed daily or at least 3-4 times a week; In addition, you have to cut your hair approximately every 2 months. The bath is recommended every 30 days, to keep the hair clean and help it not to tangle. 

Poodle's biggest health problems are usually the eyes and ears. The poodle has a special predisposition to suffer from otitis because it has a very narrow ear canal, so it is necessary to keep the hair short and the ear canal as clean as possible.

As for their eyes, it is a breed that, due to the dirt that penetrates them, usually has vision problems in old age. That is why it is also very important to keep your hair short in the eye area.

Poodle diet

Two very important issues must be taken into account, first that it is a breed with a high level of energy, so it will be necessary to give it a feed that is rich in proteins and minerals. And, in addition, it must be remembered that he suffers from gastric torsion, so you have to feed him several times a day, but always giving him small amounts of food. Nor should you ignore the issue of obesity, you should not spoil your poodle by giving him food for humans or dog treats in excess.

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Poodle exercise

Poodles are very active dogs, the ideal would be to take 2 or 3 daily but short walks. They also need to exercise their mind, so it would be nice to be able to include games and challenges for their mind. On the other hand, they are very good jumpers, it is advisable to check the fences of the house.

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