Monday, October 25, 2010

Poodle

The breed poodle is recorded as one of the most intelligent dog breed as of date. They rank as 2nd most intelligent breed after the border collie, and before the GSD or German Shepherd dog. This breed rank 8th in AKC ranking. Poodles can belong as a toy, miniature, and standard sizes, with many coat colors.

Most poodles are solid-colored. "Parti" or short for parti-colored Poodles have large patches of colors. In the other hand, "Phantom" Poodles have the color pattern of a black-and-tan dog. Solid-colored Poodles may either "hold", "fade" or "clear" their color to a lighter shade.

A poodle dog is originally bred as a type of water dog. They are skillful in many poodle trainings, including agility, tracking, obedience, and even herding.

They are also referred to as Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle, Caniche, French Poodle, Barbone, Chien Canne, and Mini-Poodle.

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