What is a Poodle
like?
Poodles are generally intelligent,
alert, and active. In particular, the
Standard variety is quite independent
and has a noticeable hunting drive.
Even Toys will point birds. Because
they are so intelligent, they can
become bored easily, and can get quite
creative about finding mischief.
Poodles are extremely people-oriented
dogs and, therefore, are eager to
please.
They are excellent watchdogs, but
unlike some working breeds, don't
usually become "one-person" dogs when
they are part of a family.
Children
Standard Poodles in
particular tend to be good with
children.
When they are from good bloodlines, all
three varieties are fairly mellow dogs.
Poodles are adaptable and easy to
train. They don't require as much
exercise as other hunting or working
breeds (even the Standards), but being
agile and athletic, they appreciate
lots of exercise.
Care
Poodles' coats require
plenty of grooming to keep the
constantly growing hair at a manageable
length and to prevent it from matting.
Matted fur can be very difficult to
untangle, and often the clumps must be
cut out with scissors. There a number
of short pet clips that make a very
easily maintained family pet.
