mercredi 15 janvier 2014

Use Reputable Royal Standard Poodle Breeders

By Marissa Velazquez


For hundreds of years, poodles have been used in all kinds of capacities. They are classified as a hunting or gun dog by the Westminster Kennel Club and were originally intended to be a water retriever. They are intelligent and versatile dogs that have been used beyond what they were meant for and were even accepted by the US Army as one of the 32 breeds used as "war dogs". Royal standard poodle breeders try to maintain a standard of dog that has been established for centuries.

As a breed, poodles need to conform to a certain standard of appearance. They are supposed to be about as long from breast bone to rump as they are tall from the shoulders to the ground. Their ears should fold over the head and the coat is curly.

Originally developed as a retriever, their coat is water repellant and helps to keep them warm while in cold water. The utilitarian purpose of the styling of their coat has been overlooked by many people and thought to be for aesthetics alone, actually helps them swim as well. As a water dog, these pups are quite at home swimming, working and playing in the water.

As house pets, poodles excel past what most working dogs are capable of. They are not as high strung as many work dogs, though without proper exercise they can become quite rambunctious. They are a great family dog that bonds well with more than one person. As a breed they have been popular for centuries.

As their popularity has increased over the centuries, so has their value which, in turn, has influenced many people to begin puppy mills that don't provide conditions conducive to becoming good pets. Care must be taken to avoid irresponsible breeders when selecting a puppy. Finding a good breeding program is easy enough and can be accomplished with a little time on the internet or reading a breed specific publication.

In order to ensure the well being of your new pet, getting them from a responsible breeder and not from a puppy mill should be of paramount importance. Breeding operations that comply with licensing and government oversight provide companion animals that are not only healthier but also better socialized and with a more even temperament. The same principles should apply to any pet that is purchased and the same problems arise from all kinds of domesticated animals raised in unsanitary and horrifying conditions.

Despite their popularity as show dogs and "classy" pets, their origins can't be ignored. Rather than being perceived as girly or feminine dogs, they should be remembered as hunters, retrievers and the dogs of war. The misconception of the clipping styles that portrays the style as "pom poms" should be remembered as a hunter's utilitarian trim.

As far as their origins as a pet, finding royal standard poodle breeders that comply with a healthy breeding program is the best option. Pet store animals are often from puppy mills or irresponsible breeders and should be avoided at all costs. Once made available, after weaning them from their mother, poodle puppies can be a welcome addition to any home.




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