poodle

Of all dog breeds, Poodles are one of the canines that require the most grooming. Your Poodle grows hair, not fur. With its much longer growth cycles, hair grows much longer than fur. Most fur will shed when it’s just a couple of inches long. Hair, on the other hand, may grow extremely long.  So,…

The name “Moyen Poodle” is more European than American. Most Poodle enthusiasts and breeders in the United States don’t recognize the Moyen Poodle category. The word “Moyen” means “medium” in French, and this type of Poodle is medium-sized. You may sometimes hear the Moyen called the Klein Poodle. Klein is a German word meaning low…

You’ve just given your Poodle a bath, reached for some cuddles, and suddenly without warning, you catch a big whiff of a sour, musky, rotten egg smell. Not the sweet-smelling scent you were expecting? Generally, Poodles are not known to have a strong doggy odor; however, try as you might, your Poodle still smells. You…

Whether you’re on the market for a Poodle or you’ve just brought your new pooch home, there’s always an adjustment period for the dog and owner. So, it might get you wondering—should you start right off by cuddling with your Poodle? Almost all Poodles enjoy cuddling, so it’s safe to assume your pup wants to…

At first glance, it might seem that a Poodle’s curly hair would make them a good candidate for outdoor living. However, this isn’t the case. A Poodle’s “fur” is actually hair that provides little insulation from cold weather. Furthermore, this breed can overheat and get sunburn if you trim their coat short. I’ll help you…

Poodles have been considered a fashionable dog ever since their popularity skyrocketed in France in the 17th century. Still popular today, Poodles have gone from three basic coat colors–black, white, or “parti” (black and white)–to ten different colors recognized by the AKC. Colors officially recognized now include black, white, blue, cream, gray, silver, red, apricot,…