Let’s get to know the dog poodle closely, a perfect dog breed for the whole family: sweet, affectionate, lively, and incredibly faithful, this breed loves peace, children, and walks. It does not present any particular problems, apart from the tendency to develop diabetes: for this reason, it must be fed with quality food.
The dog Poodle is considered to be a perfect dog for all family members. It is one of the most popular breeds both because it makes a perfect companion dog and because of its beauty and intelligence, which make it an ideal competitor for beauty pageants and dog agility competitions.
In this article, we want to list some curiosities to know about this sweet four-legged friend and some useful information to take care of it.
dog poodle: 7 curiosities to know
- The dog poodle is a dog with a proud and regal attitude, so much so that in the past it was chosen as a pet by many royal or aristocratic families.
- The height of the dog poodle is up to 35 cm; its weight can reach about 7 kilos.
- The dog poodle’s character is sociable, playful, and full of life, so it will be an excellent adventure companion for adults and children.
- This dog breed does not like solitude at all, so if you tend to be away from home often and you are already certain that you will not be able to take your dog around with you, it will be better to avoid adopting one, since loneliness would lead him to take aggressive behaviors.
- One of the most interesting characteristics of the dog poodle is its empathy: if the owner is down in the dumps, he will be able to adapt to the mood and will be able to stay close to him.
- This dog needs regular physical activity, so it will be important to take him for a walk several times a day or even better take him for a run in the park and let him play with other dogs.
- The price of the dog poodle is around €1000.
Characteristics of the dog poodle
dog poodles are small dogs: having very small dimensions, in a few years they have become one of the favorite animals for those who live in not very large apartments. As for the color, they can have a fawn, white, gray, and black coat, but also of similar variations, from brown to apricot. However, the coat is always uniform, or at most two-colored, and is characterized by its robustness and by being long and curly. Elegant and harmonious, this specimen rarely weighs more than 7 kilos.
Character
It is generally considered to be easier to hold than other dog breeds. Poodles are loved by all for their sweet and affectionate natures and can be great company for people of all ages. They are also generally considered to be among the smartest dogs and learn new rules and commands quickly.
They are very affectionate and friendly with all family members, even with children, but being rather possessive they usually don’t have a great relationships with strangers. They also love the company of other dogs, while due to their sensitivity, they hate chaos and lack of attention. If you want to adopt one, therefore, make sure he can live in a quiet, serene, tidy, and not too noisy house.
Perfect as a first dog, he tolerates the heat more than the cold but adapts well both too difficult temperatures and to the small size of the apartment in which he lives. He doesn’t like being alone at all. So if you have to spend a lot of time away from home try to make sure that he has company, otherwise, you will soon find yourself with a sad dog.
Feeding and care
A dog Poodle’s diet should consist of quality, low-fat, nutrient-rich dog foods. Defined by many as a very clean dog, he practically does not shed if well cared for. Like other homeless people, he doesn’t have a tendency to drool and doesn’t tend to gain weight. These dogs should be fed a high protein, low carbohydrate diet. Puppies should be fed three times a day, adults two.
As for the spaces in which to let them live, they can stay in even a small apartment, if you can still guarantee them walks and exercise outside. They must be taken out at least twice a day. Full of energy and vigor, dog Poodles love to run, play, have fun, and move around. Also for this reason they are considered perfect companions for children. In order to keep them healthy, it will therefore be necessary to guarantee them a few hours of daily exercise, so that they can vent the amount of energy accumulated at home.
They should be combed no less than once a week, to remove dead hair and always keep their splendid coat healthy and shiny. They should also be washed often, once a month, using a special, particularly delicate shampoo. If kept with the right care and attention, they are quite long-lived dogs: in fact, they can live from 14 to 20 years.
As far as health is concerned, dog poodles can develop problems such as diabetes: for this too, it is important to offer them a quality diet. Even the care of the ears must be done carefully, as well as that of the coat. It is in fact the perfect dog for those who love to take care of the aesthetic side of their pet.
How to train a dog poodle
We have already seen how easy these dogs are to train, and recommended by many experts as first pets. They are in fact endowed with a marked intelligence, they learn easily and do not require particular experience. They do not have a tendency to run away and remain loyal to their master for life. Descended from hunting dogs, however, they could be instinctively led to chase certain prey, such as ducks and geese. It is therefore better not to lose sight of them when outdoors.
As for aggression, they don’t usually bite, except in exceptional cases, but they are quite noisy: their first method of defense is barking, so they certainly don’t fall into the category of the quietest dogs.
