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The Origin Of Today's Poodle
Theories on the precise origin of the
Poodle vary from authority to authority, but it has been agreed that three
sizes could be found throughout Europe: small (but not toy), medium and
large. The desired color of well-bred Poodles was black, with white, brown
or partial colored dogs being regarded as lesser quality. The large and
medium-sized dogs were extraordinary swimmers and eager retrievers.
Since they had to work in extremely cold waters, Poodles made good use of
their profuse coat; however, the very thickness of the coat was a
hindrance to their swimming and potentially hazardous in the swamps and
reeds in which they worked. To overcome this problem, hunters devised
styles of shearing that bared the hindquarters to allow for free use of
the back legs, which in turn gave the dogs more swiftness and lightness in
swimming.
Regardless of variety, the Poodle is one of the most intelligent of the
canine race, having within its own breed great variations of character. In
fact, there is something more human than canine about most Poodles, which
quality makes them unique dogs and enchanting companions.
Whatever its origin, the Poodle is a well-established breed, for - as far
as standards and records show - it has scarcely changed through the
centuries, and the various standards of different countries today are much
alike. The Poodles of today are a lot higher on the leg, as well as longer
and narrower in the head and muzzle than formerly. If this fashion in type
does not become too exaggerated, it improves the natural grace and beauty
of the breed.
Today's Poodle Styles
The various styles of clipping the Poodle are a matter of taste. The two
seen most today are the Continental, which leaves the hindquarters bare,
with rosettes on the hips and hocks; and the English or saddle clip, in
which a short, clipped blanket of hair covers the hips. The fashion of
clipping the Poodle has sometimes been called artificial, even detrimental
to the dignity of the breed, but it is such an ancient tradition and in
many ways so practical, that it is certain to continue. One has only to
know a Poodle for a brief time to realize that its great natural dignity,
vitality, and sportsmanship are not diminished but rather enhanced by this
unique and ancient style of clipping parts of the coat.
Until recently, Poodles in the show ring could be seen with bright ribbons
adorning their topknots. This tradition began when different colors of
ribbons were used to distinguish one dog from another when they were in
the water hunting for their masters. The method by which the Poodle hunted
on land entailed his flushing of the game for his master, or, in some
cases, actually attacking the game himself. During the period in which the
Poodle was known as the “Water Dog” his hunting was not a sporting
diversion for his master, but a very serious and necessary means of
obtaining food. Thus, because of the importance of the hunt, those Poodles
selected to work in the woods had to meet exceedingly stringent
requirements. Hunters required dogs that were intelligent, obedient and
reliable, traits still present and revered in the breed today. There are more
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