The earliest ancestors of the poodle were said to be curlycoated dogs of central asia, but it is also identified with france. Though its direct origin is questionable, it was the french that first bred its different types. The origin of the breed is still discussed, with a prominent dispute over whether the poodle descends from germany as a type of water dog, or from the french barbet ranked second most intelligent dog breed just behind the border collie, the poodle is skillful in many dog sports. Learn some of the poodle breeds history and the personalities of the three different varieties of poodle. It probably descended from the barbet, a curlycoated dog found in france, russia, hungary, germany and elsewhere in europe. In the puppy clip, the poodle s face, feet, and tail are shaved, with a pompon left on the tail and the rest of the coat left long. Standard poodles are at risk for eye diseases, skin diseases, digestive diseases, immune system diseases, seizures, and more. The new complete poodle clipping and grooming book howell reference books. And remember that just like most dogs, poodles will eat anything. The standard poodle is a highly intelligent breed that can succeed at doing anything with the right training regime. Nov 06, 20 many dog owners have been in on this secret for a long time.
A good example of how poodle grooming has changed can be seen in a sidebyside comparison of the books written by our own shirlee kalstone. The achievement of such a goal as winning a dog show brings feelings of superiority to the handler and the motivation to continue showing. Her first book, the complete poodle clipping and grooming, was originally published in 1968, followed by pet poodle grooming made easy, published in 1972. It is a policy of the poodle history project to check all references. Traces the history and development of the standard poodle, highlighting its. Poodles are known for their keen intelligence and excellent trainability, and, most notably, those signature curly locks. Poodle miniature dog breed information american kennel club. The lamb trim is a longer version of the sporting clip, with the body and legs as long as you wish, often as long as two or three inches. Want to see asian style put on an overgrown poodle. Watch out for the webbing between the toes as you can nick it easy. Many roughcoated water dogs are also associated with the dogs ancestry. The standard poodle as a military dog presents a far different appearance from the traditionally landscaped poodle seen at a dog show. The breed has a long history throughout western europe, and we know this because dogs are depicted in paintings and basreliefs for over 400 years. Standard poodle dogs standard poodle dog breed info.
The standard poodle was the first of the poodle breed to be developed. Poodle pattern history groomer to groomer pet grooming. It is the story of mama poodle and her two poodle children, suzette and bobo. The history and origins of the standard poodle is really interesting.
It is very easy to catch with your bigger blades and cut. Many people look at poodles and think froufrou, when in reality the poodle was bred as a working farm dog. Their skills at cutting, curling, layering, and dyeing hair were known throughout the. More traits and characteristics of the standard poodle.
Because of the haircuts popular in the show ring and their history of being dogs of the middle and upper classes for so long, the standard poodle has been stereotyped as an effete and froufrou dog. For centuries training was for rather heavy tasks around the farm. He is clipped all over for army work, and his coat is allowed to grow out to a length of 1 or 2 inches, either all over, or with the face and feet clipped bare. The older book is slightly worn, the newer book quite pristine. Of course, any pet is considered a family member, but a poodle knows it. Southern standards red creole wc cooper earned a pass at the music city hrc in tn. Blanche saunders book is clearly older, although it is not dated. Reminds me of my old hand me down historygeography books from the 50s that i. This interesting and carefully executed look has some areas of the poodle shaved completely, like the face, belly, and legs. Of the size varieties, standard poodles are the most highly recommended for families with children. See more ideas about poodle cuts, poodle and poodle grooming. Also recognized as the caniche, barbone, chien canne, grosse pudel and the french poodle, this breed stands at 15 inches or taller. Originally used as an aid for duck hunters, the poodle has become a circus performer, a frequent dog show winner, a guide dog, and a loving pet. Poodle miniature dog breed information american kennel.
The french, however, called the breed, caniche, meaning duck dog. Just like the name suggests, old english sheepdogs became popular in the 1800s with farmers who used them to herd sheep and to help control other animals on the farm. Whether standard, miniature, or toy, and either black, white, or apricot, the poodle stands proudly among dogdoms true aristocrats. Watch out for the skin between the body and where the leg joins the body.
Once youve owned a standard poodle, youre hooked life as. The essential guide to toy, miniature and standard. These clips are believed to show off the poodle s squareness, one of the many characteristics that they are judged on in the show ring. Sep 22, 2008 available in miniature and standard varieties, the poodle breed belongs to the nonsporting classification. In fact, the history of poodle ownership standards, minis, toys is littered with famous names. Only a few fur stylings which are often referred to as clips are allowed at showings like the westminster dog show. Buy the new complete poodle clipping and grooming book howell. Cooper had his work cut out for him as we had four hunters. By 6 months he was a confident and fun loving companion, at a year he can keep up and roughhouse with. Sheepadoodles have a fascinating history, as do their parents. However, other countries believe that it came from different areas or europe. May 07, 2019 the standard poodle is thought to have originated from germany as a breed of water retriever. Hair is grown out elsewhere on the poodles body to your desired length, and there is a pom at the base of the tail as well as by each of the poodles paws. The international reference howell reference books.
Despite the poodle s popculture reputation as pampered lap dog, poodles come from a line of hardworking sport animals. This race of dogs has the head rather large and round, the cerebral space more developed than in other canine, the frontal sinus expanded, the ears long, the legs rather short, and the body compact. Start with just taking the tips off and work your way up. Lovely book heavy on the history of poodle grooming, how to directions for the. The standard guide from the poodle club is dated 1992, so it is much more up to date. Tiny teacup poodle snow white princess sold teacup puppies for sale. We often think the poodle originated in france thus the french poodle, but no one really knows the exact origin of the breed. Finally, you can avoid some negative traits by training your standard poodle to respect you and by following the 11step care program in my book, 11 things you must do right to keep your dog healthy and happy. For more in depth history please visit the poodle main page although it is not directly known what the standard poodle was bred with in order to reach the compact size of the miniature poodle, most sources suspect breed culling and only breeding the smallest of the litter until it reached the desired size. See how i set pattern and make different choices for asian style groom. This is a great poodle haircut for the next summer season.
What we do know is that this is an old breed, with a history stretching back to the 15th century at least. Your poodle has several options for coiffing their fur. Another benefit is that the prospect of becoming well known in the dog show subculture may fulfill a persons dream to be famous or immortal, their name forever in poodle history books and magazines. The complete standard poodle at long last the standard poodle the largest of the three poodle varieties has a book to itself, concentrating on its history and development, and highlighting the standards unique character and working ability. Lovely book heavy on the history of poodle grooming, how to directions for. Sep 01, 2014 a good example of how poodle grooming has changed can be seen in a sidebyside comparison of the books written by our own shirlee kalstone. Our standard poodle has come through with flying colors, though i had my doubts when he was a young puppy who seemed overwhelmed with my chaotic household. Michael partridge, farm tools through the ages boston. The name poodle along with breed is believed to have originated in germany. The new complete poodle clipping and grooming book howell. Not all poodles are pretty girls see more ideas about poodle cuts, poodle and poodle grooming. The lion cut is probably the best known and most extravagant of all the poodle haircuts.
The standard poodle is one of the oldest pure bred dogs and its origin, while popularly thought to be french, is german. Although it hardly seems possible when you look at a primpedup poodle in the show ring, the breed was originally a water retriever, a job that requires jumping in the water to fetch waterfowl for hunters or fish for fisherman. The standard poodle is thought to have originated from germany as a breed of water retriever. The history of the poodle is believed to have began in germany. A complete guide to raising, training, and caring for your poodle adams, janine on. Complete with tips for training your dog to basic health care information, this book gives you all the essential facts you need to understand your pets needs. Originally from central europe and germany, this mediumsized and mediumenergy breed can grow to between 4070 pounds and lives an average of 1018 years. By 6 months he was a confident and fun loving companion, at a year he can keep up and roughhouse with the kids without ever losing his patience. The standard poodle can weigh anywhere from 45 to 70 pounds with the females averaging between 45 to 60 pounds and the males averaging 45 to 70. One familys experience with a standard poodle the best.
Despite the poodles popculture reputation as pampered lap dog, poodles come from a line of hardworking sport animals. The poodle was bred to be a water retriver, but their dense coat often got water logged and the poodle would drown. Jun 26, 2014 this is a collection of manly standard poodle cuts. Many dog owners have been in on this secret for a long time. The poodle is a formal dog breed that comes in three varieties. The poodle has contributed to many other dog breeds, such as the miniature schnauzer, standard schnauzer, and dogs of the bichon type in order to either save those breeds from extinction, reduce size, or by dog fanciers to improve their appearance. Although todays poodles seem to epitomize the life of leisure and luxury, make no mistake, these are real dogs bred to do real jobs.
Like with all dogs, the standard poodle benefits greatly from proper training and obedience school early in life. In a properly square poodle, the area from the breastbone to the rump measures approximately the same distance as the height from shoulders to ground. Lion cuts are popular all over the dog universe but poodles look especially appealing with them. The poodle was first recognized by the american kennel club in 1886 and the poodle club of america was founded ten years later. Written by pet writer and poodle owner janine adams, the everything poodle book is your definitive guide to learning how to care for your dog from puppyhood into adulthood. Geared to those who love standards and everything about them. The original poodle was a water dog known for its retrieving abilities.
An elegantlooking dog, often ranked as one of the most intelligent of all breeds, the poodle has been bred in three size varieties standard, miniature, and toy. Cooper earned his wc working certificate at the ccpc all poodle hunt test in nc 91607 photo credit john carelli wc wcx all poodle hunt test on 91607. The origin of the breed is still discussed, with a prominent dispute over whether the poodle descends from germany as a type of water dog, or from the french barbet. John steinbeck, as we all know, traveled around america with a standard poodle named charley. Jul 19, 2014 this video is about the standard poodle history. Poodle pups grooming black standard poodle, standard poodles, poodles toy.
According to the american kennel club, the dog was bred in germany as a water retriever. Grooming your standard poodle novas standard poodles. Multicolored standard poodle history family affair. The photograph of a recumbent swiss standard poodle enjoying a handdryer in 1925 was contributed by rosa engler, 3 february 2003.
In fact, it seems that the poodles were the ones who created it. If you are considering these 10 things you should know before owning a poodle, you may want to think about having another family member. Vintage 1955 rand mcnally elf book, playtime poodles a. All dogs are descended from the wolf, which may explain why they howl at sirens and the like. A complete guide to raising, training, and caring for your poodle. Beneath the curly, lowallergen coat is an elegant athlete. If i was considering a standard poodle, i would be most concerned about. The dogs limbs are hairless, with only a pompom around the front and back paws. I dont have the answer for variations in the show cut, but the history of the cut is very practical. The toy poodle was first bred in america in the early 20th century as a companion dog, especially great for those living in apartments or smaller spaces.
A poodle considers itself as part of the human race and almost perfectly understands english or whatever is the mother tongue. The standard poodle is the original version of the poodle. Standard poodle dog breed information vca animal hospitals. Michele welton has over 40 years of experience as a dog trainer, dog breed consultant, and founder of three dog training centers. Poodles enjoy games as well as being out in the fields with their hunting party. The german version of the barbet became the dog we now know as the poodle. Once youve owned a standard poodle, youre hooked life.
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