Poodle Dogs: Characteristics, Types, and How to Care for them

This poodle is a type of pet that has a lot of interest, because this dog has a cute and adorable shape and behavior. In addition, this animal is also one of the races that can be used as the most loyal human pets.

This breed of poodle itself is a utility group originating from France. What is characteristic of this animal is that it has curly hair, and this is what makes it different from other dog breed. 

History of the Poodle Dog

This poodle dog itself was known in western Europe about 400 years ago, and it was depicted in paintings in the 15th century, and there are carvings of this animal starting from the 1st century.

Until now, it is still a confirmation of the origins of the emergence of this poodle, no one knows for sure which country produced one of these adorable beginner dog breeds. 

However, France claims that if they were the first to own the poodle, it's just that the AKC gave honor to the German state because they said that this poodle was used as a water retrieval dog.

In addition, there are several others who also claim that this poodle came from Denmark which is an Ancient Piedmont breed. And behind all the controversy, it is certain that this poodle is a descendant of the 'French water dog', 'Barbet', and possibly the 'Hungarian water hound'. 

Unfortunately, these three dog breeds are now extinct. The name of this poodle is most likely taken from the German word for 'poodle' which means 'someone who plays in the water'.

This Poodle Clip was designed by a hunter to help the poodle swim more efficiently later. They will leave hair on the joints of the legs whose function is to protect the poodle from stale and very cold reeds.

The hunters in France and Germany use poodles as gun dogs and retriever for waterfowl and to sniff out the fungus that is under the wood. It has the same role, except that it is used to help differentiate yourself from the Siberian Huskies. 

In addition, this poodle itself also has a high level of intelligence, so it is not uncommon for owners to train their pets to do various things. Even in the past the French used poodles as circus animals.

Because this animal is very popular in the country, the name French Poodle emerged. However, many French people also refer to this type of dog as 'Caniche' which means duck dog / duck dog.

For this breed of toy and miniature poodles, they were bred from a larger species of poodle, which is now widely known as the standard poodle.

And in the 18th century, this smaller poodle became the pet of the royal people because of its cute and adorable shape, not as a guard dog. 

Characteristics of the Poodle Dog

As we know, this poodle actually has thick and curly hair, and its own body is small even like a cat. However, there are some people who cut the fur in a more stylish style.

Thus, this poodle also has a different appearance compared to dogs in general. And here are some of the characteristics that exist in poodles that you should know:

1. Poodle Toy

For this breed of poodle, this one has the characteristics of a height of about 10 -15 inches. So based on these data, the size of this dog will not be more than 15 inches in height.

2. Miniature Poodle

Next there is the poodle with the smallest size, namely the Miniature Poodle. Based on existing reports, if for this breed of dog has a height of about 10 inches or equivalent to 25 cm, no more than that.

3. Standard Poodle

And the last is the standard poodle breed, and for this breed which is the breed, it is different from the two types. For the standard version, it can have a height of up to 15 inches or the equivalent of 38 cm.

Although the comparison of numbers is not very significant, it does determine the breed of the dog. Where this size is clearly much different from the Rottweiler, which basically has a stronger and more manly posture.

In addition to the characteristics above, these three poodles have common characteristics that are shared by the three as one breed, which consists of:

• This poodle has long ears that hang down
• The tail of this dog is straight up. This happens because there is a habit of cutting the poodle's tail 1/4 or 1/2 in size. However, at present, the practice which is often known as the practice of docking has been banned in a number of countries because it is an act of animal torture.
• In general, this poodle has a characteristic anatomical structure on its head, which is round and has a long snout.
• The fur of this poodle is also given special treatment in the form of cutting off several parts of its body. As for some areas that are often put on the fur.
• The several parts of this brushed fur are located on the head, neck, legs and waist.
• The male poodle has a longer tail, while the female dog has a shorter tail
• This dog has a variety of attractive coat colors, ranging from brown, gray, apricot, white, blue, and black.

Variations of Poodle Dogs

As we mentioned above, if this poodle has 3 variants, namely Standard, Toy, and Miniature. For the standard poodle, this is most easily recognized by its prominent characteristics, where this type of dog has a higher size than the other two variants.

Meanwhile, the toy poodle is also easily recognized by its size being bigger than the miniature breed, while for this miniature poodle it can be recognized easily because of its shortest size. Other characteristics of this dog you can not only value from the physical alone.

This poodle also has the characteristic of being playful and active, which is what makes the poodle happy to play with and they are also quite intelligent. Of the three types of poodle dogs above, the standard version is the most daring species of its breed.

Meanwhile, the Toy Poodle and Miniature Poodle tend to have a more shy attitude. For that reason, this standard breed is more suitable to be invited to exhibitions and sports events.

Compared to other breeds, this poodle is very striking from its curly fur and short body size. In addition, this dog also stole the attention because of its attractive coat color.

But there are 2 more types of poodle dogs that are popular among the public, their names are the Tiny Poodle and Teacup. But these two types of dogs are not included in the family line because they are not related, even so this is not a big problem because there are still many fans.

Even interestingly, these two types of poodles are more expensive than the three original breeds. In addition, you also need to know about several other types that are included in the list of the most expensive dogs in the world with their own uniqueness.

How to Care for a Poodle Dog

Apart from having a unique characteristic, it turns out to also have an effect on how to care for this poodle which must be treated specifically. This is because these dogs do have racial differences from the others, which do not experience a molting phase.

Besides that, this poodle also has hair growth on all parts of the body, including the ear holes. Therefore, special attention is needed on the hair part of the hair.

So before you get this poodle, you should first know how to treat it:

1. The hair that is contained in the poodle's ear canal should be removed regularly. This really needs to be done so that later the dog's ears can be easier to clean.
2. The poodle's coat should also be combed at least once a day. This also needs to be done regularly so that your dog does not have clumpy hair which makes his appearance ugly and messy
3. The poodle's muzzle, neck, legs, and tail should be shaved consistently. Treatment like this can be done for 3 weeks - 6 weeks, depending on the condition

This poodle dog must also be diligently bathed regularly, at least once a week

This breed also should not be taken out of the house or to dirty places frequently. But if you are forced to bring it, make sure to immediately bathe it.

Poodle Dog Food

Food is a source of nutrition for the growth of living things, including this poodle. Included as one of the dog species at a special price, it must be special to suit its needs.

For puppies poodles, the best intake for them is food that contains high protein, calories and calcium, because these three will greatly affect their future growth. And it's important to note the following should not be used for dogs .

To give this food just a little but often. This is so that the poodle puppy is not too full because it has a limited food capacity, and has a balanced body power as well.

For adult poodle dog food is also not much different, but not as detailed as when it was a child. When the poodle is an adult, about 1 - 7 years old, feed it twice a day.

Meanwhile, elderly poodles need to be given foods that contain substances to reduce phosphate, this is because phosphates have properties that are difficult for the kidneys to process, and this can cause serious health problems.

Enough of these reviews about poodles, hopefully this is useful and adds to your insight later. In addition, also know the discussion about obedient and loyal dog types , perfect for being friends at home with your family.