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