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The Poodle is well loved for its intelligence even though it has been variously described as a yappy dog that seems nervous and usually sports a weird haircut. It is still a breed that will be devoted to its master despite being slightly high strung by nature. And, even though the poodle has been known to have been around for many centuries, their history is not too well documented, though it is believed that it was originally bred to retrieve game shot into the water.

Poodles are also much loved and admired for their intelligent nature and also for their somewhat unusual appearance and they have at various times even been used as circus dogs because audiences really take to these dogs because they can perform many cute tricks. In addition to these antics the Poodle is also well loved for its sweet disposition and so it is well suited as a pet dog that will become greatly attached to its owner, and so are often considered one-man dogs.

Although Poodles are somewhat unusual in their appearance and do not look like most other dogs, they are still pleasing to look at and have square bodies. Of course there are various types of poodles as well including the standard, miniature and toy poodle. Also, Poodles have dark and oval eyes that are set apart and their ears generally hang down below the level of their eyes with muzzles that are long as well as straight.

The Poodle also boasts a neck that is both muscular and long and in its demeanor it is dignified to an extent seldom found in any other breed. However, it is the Poodle’s coat that is the most distinguishing feature of the breed and the fur can be quite curly or even corded.

The fur is generally curly or corded while it is normal to dock (cut) its tail to half of what its original length was. The Poodle also requires extensive grooming which may even warrant its coat to be professionally groomed.

If you do decide to own a Poodle, you must be prepared to bring home a creature having a unique and unusual appearance that is not what most other dogs look like, though that does not in any way mean that Poodles are not pleasing to look at because they are actually very cute animals. Their main characteristics include dark and oval eyes, drooping ears as well as long and straight shaped muzzles.

Poodles are also eager to learn new things and are very proud of the tricks they can do and discoveries that they make and will readily show off these abilities. Poodles also love stability as well as routine and can also be considered one-person and even one-family pets and they are also often known to become shy in the presence of strangers.

You can also take your Poodle along with you to a dog park, or out to a beach or mall and thus socialize your pet, which will help make him a good dog citizen.