Picking your Standard Poodle Puppy Out

When picking a Poodle Puppy remember that the puppy who hangs in the back of the pack or seems timid when approached will be the puppy that grows to be a very sweet, mild and loving adult. These puppies will be easier puppies to get through the 6 month to 1 1/2 year stage of life as they will not be as rambunctious and as full of mischief as their more outgoing, at a young age, litter mates.

Often times people mistake these puppies as being "shy" but with the right guidance these are the puppies that make the best companions for those who are not inclined to many rigorous outdoor activities. Which is not to say that puppies with this sweet nature should not be taken out to socialize.

These are the "let's go to the Mall" puppies where as the more inquisitive puppies are more likely to say, "let's go to the river, jump in the water, run up the hill, then counter surf with muddy paws"!

Poodle Tails

Some lines produce what is called a "Gay" or "Rune" Tail, meaning they lay over the back of the Poodle. As the Poodle gets older some will relax and be somewhat straighter, it depends on how "Gay" the tail is to begin with.

My own viewpoint is that when we started docking the tails longer we started seeing more of this phenomenon.

The show ring hated the Gay Tail at first but now is being more forgiving, depending on the judge Both Stanzi and Touche' are donning Gay Tails. We think they are very cute and Poodley.

Cherri's & Stanzi's Turn

Cherri's turn to get a bath today. Stanzi too will be bathed and rebanded(top knot and mane protection) . Our show Poodles have to be banded every other day and bathed at least once a week. The Poodles love to come to the PoodleTown Tavern to have their hair done. they get to stay in the office until it's time for them to be groomed. Cherri's show relaunch is schedules for January 2010. She's matured and is more beautiful than ever. 

Ella and Her Poodle Pups

My husband Don loves to sing to our Standard Poodles. Ella and her puppies really enjoy his soothing  serenade while spending time in their playpen in the middle of our living room. We know having a bunch of puppies in the living room isn't a lifestyle that everyone could enjoy but it really works for us. Ella is so precious with her pack of gorgeous pups. She teaches them their first lessons in manners. Not all Poodle Moms do this with their puppies. Ella is special and so are her puppies because of her influence on them.

The Standard Poodle

The Standard Poodle undeniably is amongst the best alternatives regarding dog breeds. They've been sought after for a period of time as absolutely amazing animals. This wonderful breed is available in a number of coat colors, for example: black, white, blue, chocolate, silver & red.

These lovely dogs are noted to shine in contemporary dog the competitive events. They're exceptionally agile, leading them to be rather competitive if you're checking out the stimulating event known as Agility. Poodles display extraordinary competencies regarding behavior training, plus they are outstanding Trackers. These fabulous dogs are also known in playing a fantastic role in Herding. Standard Poodles are certainly strong within the sport of Conformation, the judging of correct structure and temperament at dogs shows. They are indeed known as the aristocrats for the dog show as well as proven the fact again and again along with Best in Shows at the giant shows such as the Westminster Kennel Club and the World Dog Show. No matter what type of competition this dog may be involved in, you can count on the fact that they'll "wow" the crowd using their beauty and elegance.

The Standard Poodle's personality has become carefully bred with a talent for duck hunting, which makes them extremely happy in puddles. Since way-back-when, this particular breed continues to stay at the hunter's side and it's recognized in modern day as Gun Dogs. "Pudelhund " is considered the foundation in the poodle's present breed name and is particularly reminiscent of the water dog developed through the years . The English terminology relates "pudel" to "puddle", additionally relating to the water dog a predecessor of this great breed. The French happen to have been acknowledged for all the Poodle's selection of sizes and also refer to this breed as a Caniche. The phrase "caniche" relates to ducks and water. In the USA our Poodle has actually been changed from a heavy-boned utility k-9, into the gracefully refined canine we see nowadays.