The Most Intelligent Poodle

The Poodle is often considered to be the wisest and most intellectual of all canine breeds. There is a widespread perception that he is a fop who spends much of his time adorning himself, and that he demands a great deal of special care when it comes to his toilet. It is true that his owner must devote more attention to him in order to keep him in exhibition order and perfect cleanliness than is required by many breeds; however, he causes very little trouble in other areas, and all who are attached to him agree that there is no dog more intensely interesting and responsive as a companion. His mental abilities and keen thinking abilities are so impressive that his beauty and dedication have an almost human quality to them. His ability to learn is undeniable, and numerous tales of his incredible brilliance and adaptability have been reported.

He has established himself as more than just a show dog. He’s more than just a booth mountebank, trained to walk the tightrope and stand on his head. He is skilled at tricks, but it is his mental awareness that sets him distinct from other animals.

This dog’s thick and long coat has the characteristic of twisting up into tiny cords that expand in length as new hair grows and clings to it if not continually combed away. The old hair that hasn’t been lost and the new growth have intertwined to form distinct rope-like strands. If these ropes are not cut short or ripped off, they will eventually drag along the ground, preventing the unfortunate animal from moving with any comfort or freedom.

When shown at shows, Corded Poodles are highly flashy, and the unique look of the coat attracts a lot of public attention; nonetheless, they have lost favor with most fanciers, and their numbers have dwindled due to the evident fact that they are hard to keep as pets or in the house. The reason for this is that the coat must be oiled from time to time to maintain the cords pliable and prevent them from breaking, and because their coats cannot be brushed, the only way to keep the dog clean is to wash him, which is a time-consuming and labor-intensive operation with a corded Poodle. 

Furthermore, the coat takes hours to dry, and the freshly bathed dog will develop a cold unless he is kept in a warm area. As a result, corded Poodle coats are nearly always filthy and stinky.

Poodle’s General appearance

• Head: Long, straight, and fine, with a little peak in the rear and a narrow skull.
• Muzzle: Long (but not snippy) and strong in cheek; teeth white, strong, and level; gums black, lips black and not showing lippiness; teeth white, strong, and level; teeth white, strong, and level; teeth white, strong, and level; teeth white, strong, and level; teeth white, strong, and level; teeth white, strong, and level
• Eyes: Almond-shaped, very black, and brimming with fire and intellect.
• Nose: Black and sharp.
• Ears: The leather is long and broad, with a low profile and a tight fit to the face.
• Neck: Strong and well-proportioned, allowing the head to be raised high and with dignity.
• Feet: Small and in good form, with well-arched toes and thick, firm pads.
• Legs: Set straight from shoulder with lots of bone and muscle in the forelegs.
• Hind-legs: Muscular and well-bent, with well-let-down hocks.
• Tail: Set fairly high on the back, well handled, never curled or carried over the back.
• Coat: Very thick and strong, of even length, with close and thick curls, without knots or cords; if corded, hanging in tight, even cords; if non-corded, very thick and strong, of even length, with close and thick curls, without knots or cords.