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The Poodle originates in Germany, where it was bred as a water retriever, used by duck hunters. It’s ancestors were various water dogs of Europe. Show Poodles normally have a fancy trim but those who are pets often do not. The tight, curly coat does need professional care as very little shedding occurs naturally. Although … Continue reading “Toy Poodle”

The Miniature Poodle is a small to medium sized dog who is typically light hearted and friendly.  He is a suitable companion or family dog who will respond well to obedience and agility training. Like all dogs he needs plenty of exercise and games.  His characteristic curly coat will need grooming regularly and trimmed professionally perhaps twice a year.

The Poodle is typically an intelligent and amusing dog, lively and full of character.  His coat does not shed, which is a definite advantage, but it does need grooming every day and should be clipped regularly.  Ideally he should live in a house with a garden and should have regular exercise with opportunities to run free.  His … Continue reading “Poodle (Standard)”

The Irish Water Spaniel is said to be a breed of great antiquity. As his name suggests, he loves water and is an enthusiastic retriever. He is the tallest of all the Spaniels and gets his intelligence from the part that Poodles played in his ancestry. The IWS is a dark liver colour with a … Continue reading “Irish Water Spaniel”

When two dogs from different breeds are mated together the offspring are known as cross breeds. This can happen by accident but increasingly nowadays mating two breeds with one another is done deliberately.  The resulting offspring have become very popular in some cases with puppy seekers deliberately choosing to have one of these designer cross … Continue reading “‘Designer’ Cross Breeds”