Poodle is considered as one of the most intelligent dog breeds with a curly, hypoallergenic coat. Here is a full profile of the Poodle dog breed that will help the prospective owners.
Origin
Poodles originally belonged to Germany, though they were later improved upon in France; they were used for retrieving tasks in the water and now have become popular companion and show dogs.
Physical Features
- Height: Variable based on type – Toy (less than 10 inches), Miniature (10-15 inches) and Standard (more than 15 inches)
- Weight: 3-32 kilograms (depends on type of Poodle)
- Color: Black, white, cream, apricot, red, brown and silver
- Coat: Dense, curly, hypoallergenic coat
Lifespan
Poodles have an average lifespan of 12-15 years, while the small types usually live longer compared to the standard sized Poodles.
Nature & Temperament
Very intelligent and a very good learner dog breed, Poodles respond well to obedience training and mental stimulation and get along well with the family.
Living Conditions
The Poodles are adaptable to life in apartments; specially the toy and miniature versions due to the hypoallergenic nature of the coat and the exercise requirements.
Food & Diet
Diet should be balanced for the size type of Poodles. The Poodles have a relatively efficient metabolism but still, need proper portion control to maintain ideal body weight.
Grooming Requirement
The curly coat requires a lot of maintenance, regular trims every 6-8 weeks and brush several times in a week to prevent matting.
Conclusion
Poodles have intelligence and a hypoallergenic coat in addition to adaptability; hence have become popular in the Indian metro cities. With proper grooming and mental stimulation, Poodles can make very trainable companion animals. Puppy training guide can come handy in this aspect.
Poodles require regular professional grooming – keep this in mind while adopting the dog breed.
