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The
Poodle is the national dog of France.
The Standard Poodle is the oldest of the three varieties.
The words Standard, Miniature, and Toy are used
to denote size only. All of these are one breed.
Poodles are known for their work retrieving capabilities
in the water.
So
you want to own a Poodle?
The
Poodle's coat lends itself to a variety of hair
styles. Most of which derive from their duties
as a retriever where shorn to protect their joints
in cold water.
The
Poodle is very active, intelligent, and elegant.
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| Your Poodle Care |
When You buying
a dog, there is many factors you have to take
into consideration. You must take into account
dog´s size, the amount of exercise,
make a choice in accordance with your lifestyle
etc...
A major considuation which many people overlook
is the care that the dog´s coat demands.
All dogs require regular brushing and combing,
as well as care of nails, teeth, ears and
eyes.
I think that it is very important that breeders
explain to prospective buyers the care that
the poodle will need. The ungroomed poodle
will have many different problems for example
skin problems and then the only solution may
be to strip the coat right down to the skin.
You must accept the responsibility for your
poodle´s welfare from the time you make
your choice.
COAT
The poodle´s coat does not shed, however
it does keep growing. The poodle can be washed
whenever you feel the need. Mine used to have
a bath every six weeks, when being clipped.
Just remember to keep shampoos well away from
the eyes and inside of the ears. It is very
important that you rinse the coat well. Do
you think that you clip your poodle by yourself?
I have learned to clip our poodles. If you
have never done it before, trying to clip
your poodle yourself is not as easy as you
may think. But I am sure that practice makes
perfect! Of course you can also take your
poodle to the groomer.
TEETH
Puppies get their permanent teeth at six to
seven months of age or older. It is better
to introduce your puppy to teeth brushing
at an early age, using a soft toothbrush and
a canine toothpaste at least once a week!
Dog´s teeth frequently accumulate tartar
on the surface, particularly if they are fed
only soft food. If tartar accumulated, it
must be scraped off. Sometimes it is best
to let your veterinarian regularly remove
the tartar and polish the teeth under anesthetic.
EYES
Bath gently using a different piece of cotton
wool for each eye to cleanse.
EARS
Poodles have hair growing inside their ears.
This hair should be removed, before it grows
too long and mats up and causing infections.
NAILS
Many house pets seldom get enough exercise
and their nails do not receive the natural
grinding which comes with a reasonable amount
of outdoor activity. They have to be trimmed
regularly using a pair of nail clippers.
Great
care must be taken not to cut the soft, fleshy
area inside the nail called the quick, which
contains the nerves and blood supply. It
will bleed profusely it cut. If you do cause
the
nail to bleed, apply a nail blood-clotting
solution
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Puppy
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