Dog breeds :
Barbone / Caniche / Poodle (standard) / Standard Poodle
Ch ARIJA Fortunos malone, owner: J. Kondratjeva (LV)
General
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Characteristics
Placed in the utilitary and companion dog
classification. Dog of harmonious type, of medium proportions, with characteristically
frizzy coat, curly or corded. Appearance of an intelligent animal, constantly alert, active,
harmoniously built and giving an impression of elegance and pride. The Poodle has a light
and springy gait. He must never have a long and flowing gait. Dog reputed for his
faithfulness, willing to learn and being trained, which makes of him a particularly pleasant
companion dog.
Temperament
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History
Dogs similar in type to today's Poodle were carved in Roman tombs as far
back as 30 A.D. and can be seen in European paintings as early as the 15th
century. Although the breed took its name from the German word "pudel,"
which means "to splash in water," the French were responsible for bringing
the Poodle to international attention. The first Poodles in England were known
as "Rough Water Dogs" and they served primarily as hunting companions.
Poodles were first brought to the United States at the end of the 19th
century, but the breed did not become popular until after World War II. By
the mid '50s, the Poodle was the most popular breed in the United States, a
position held for over 20 years. Today the Poodle is divided into two breeds:
the Standard Poodle, which serves primarily as a gun dog and companion
animal, and the Poodle, composed of the Miniature and Toy varieties, and
which serves primarily as companion breed. The standards of the two breeds
are essentially identical but for size.
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