The Poodle is commonly acknowledged to be the most intelligent intelligent of all members of the breed. It is a common belief that he is a fop, whose time is largely occupied in personal embellishment, and that it requires a lot of individual attention in the matter of his toilet. It may be that to keep him in the rules exhibit and in perfect cleanliness, take his own more consideration must, as is necessary in many breeds; But in other respects it is very little effort, and all who are associated with him, do you think is uniform, there is no dog that is so intense and responsive as a companion. His qualities of mind, and his sharp reasoning is so great that there is something almost human in his attractiveness and his devotion indeed. His ability learning never denied, and many have told stories of his wonderful talent and versatility.
Not just as a dog of a showman, he has excelled. It is just over an entertainer booths, trained to walk the tight rope and stand on your head. He is a skilled to perform tricks, but it is his alertness of the brain it. Apart from other animals
The lush and long coat of this dog has the peculiarity that if he does not constantly brushed, turned into little strings that increase in length if the new hair grows and stick to it. The hair unshed old and the new growth fused to the single rope-like lines. If these strings are not cut short or accidentally torn, dragging along the ground, thus preventing the poor animals moving with any degree of comfort and freedom.
Wire Poodles are very eye-catching, and the remarkable appearance of the shell, draw a lot of public attention when exhibited at exhibitions; But they have lost popularity with most breeders and have been in number because of the obvious fact is that it is impossible to make pets of them or keep them in the house. The reason for this is that the shell of the lubricated time to time to keep the cords smooth and to protect them from galling, and, of course, because their coats can not be brushed off, the only way to keep the dog's clean washing him, which is a lengthy and difficult process with a wire Poodle. Furthermore coat takes hours to dry, and when the newly washed dog be kept in a warm room, it is very cold. The result is that coats the poodles are almost always dirty and musty.
poodles General
HEAD: Long, straight and fine, the skull not broad, with a slight peak on the back.
Muzzle: Long (but not sharp) and strong not full in cheek; Teeth white, strong and even; Gums black, lips black and not showing Lippi Ness.
Eyes: Almond shaped, very dark, full of fire and intelligence.
Nose: Black and sharp.
Ears: The leather long and wide, set low, hanging close to the face.
NECK: Well proportioned and strong, to allow the head is carried high and with dignity.
Feet: Rather small, and of good shape, the toes well arched, pads thick and hard.
Ben: forelegs straight from the shoulder, with plenty of bone and muscle.
Hind legs: Very muscular and well bent, with well sunken hocks.
Hale: I quite high, well worn, never curled or carried back.
COAT: Very abundant and of good hard texture; If tied, hanging in tight even cords; If not laced, very thick and strong, close of uniform length, curls and thick, without knots or cables.
