All About Poodles
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History:
The origin of the poodle is definitely a topic of debate. Some believe that the hunting dogs depicted on the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs resemble the poodle. Others are not convinced poodles are from Egypt. Historians can trace the breed back to the East German Goth tribe of the mid-6th century, where they were trained and used as herding animals. Because of the poodle's web-like feet, they were breed to be hunting dogs that could be easily taught to retrieve birds from the water. In fact, the English word poodle got it's origin from the German word "pudel," (which means "to splash in water.") It's also believed that the sleek cut of the poodle was designed to make them more efficient in the water (Encyclopedia Britannica). |
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Teacup, Tiny Toy, or Toy Breeds
According to the American Kennel Club, the poodle breed ranks 7 of 194. The miniature measures 10-15 inches and weights between 10-15 pounds. The life expectancy of a poodle can range between 10-18 years. The following chart may help in determining whether your poodle is a teacup, tiny toy, or toy:
According to the American Kennel Club, the poodle breed ranks 7 of 194. The miniature measures 10-15 inches and weights between 10-15 pounds. The life expectancy of a poodle can range between 10-18 years. The following chart may help in determining whether your poodle is a teacup, tiny toy, or toy:
