| The Poodle, regardless of size or color, is a | | | | and have an uncanny sense of humor. If, for |
| distinctive, squarely built, elegant dog with | | | | example, a Poodle does something that an |
| a coat that serves as the crowning touch to a | | | | owner finds amusing and the person responds |
| royal entity. | | | | with laughter and praise, the dog will |
| | | | quickly pick up this response and repeat the |
| From the largest Standard to the tiniest Toy, | | | | behavior over and over. |
| Poodles have a unique way about them that | | | | |
| transcends everything they do in life. How | | | | In short, Poodles are genetically |
| they carry themselves when out for a walk, | | | | "programmed" to work with humans and use |
| the easy sway of the hind legs as they chase | | | | their own emotional intuitiveness to create |
| a ball across a lawn, the alert inquisitive | | | | strong bonds with their owners. |
| expression when they hear a familiar voice - | | | | |
| these traits are all special to Poodles. And | | | | The physical makeup of Poodles is such that |
| every owner quickly learns to recognize that | | | | they can perform many athletic feats with |
| Poodle uniqueness. | | | | ease. Standing on their hind legs and |
| | | | "dancing," climbing to heights on ladders and |
| In addition to loving life in general, | | | | ramps, jumping all types of barriers and |
| Poodles love people even more. They are | | | | sitting on their haunches to "beg" are just |
| particularly perceptive of our moods and | | | | some of the Poodle's agile maneuvers. |
| emotions, and respond accordingly. They join | | | | |
| in celebrations when we're happy and hover | | | | These and many more stunts are possible due |
| nearby in quiet concern when we're ill, | | | | to the breed's exceptional sense of balance |
| worried or sad. | | | | and dexterity. |
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| They are extremely intelligent and can learn | | | | Combine intelligence, emotional |
| an amazing repertoire of commands if taught | | | | intuitiveness, love of companionship, |
| with patience and kindness. Retrieving fallen | | | | physical ability and beauty in one breed of |
| ducks and carrying things in their mouths are | | | | dog and you have the remarkable, personable |
| but a sample of their rehearsed behaviors. | | | | Poodle. |
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| Ever since early Poodle owners discovered the | | | | This breed is of such great versatility, it's |
| breed's propensity to learn. Poodles have | | | | no wonder that Poodles are considered to be |
| been trained to perform many behaviors, from | | | | the most intelligent of all breeds. |
| helping owners around the home to dancing in | | | | |
| circus acts around the world. | | | | The fun lovable and loyal Poodle would make a |
| | | | great addition to any family. |
| Poodles love to please. They crave attention | | | | |