Is poodle the most intelligent of all members of the canine race?
Many dog owners would love to hear more about this. There are no scientific notion or findings to this yet.
Many believe it requires a lot of individual attention in any activity. It is also true that to keep it in exhibition order and perfect cleanliness its owner has need to devote more consideration than is necessary in the case of many breeds; but in other respects it gives very little trouble, and all who are attached to him are consistent in their opinion that there is no dog so intensely interesting and responsive as a companion.
The poodle may have acute powers and quality of mind left to anyone s imagination. Its aptitude in learning is never denied, and many are the stories told of his marvelous talent and versatility.
The profuse and long coat of this animal has the peculiarity that if not kept constantly cleaned out it twists up into little cords which increase in length as the new hair grows and clings about it. The unshed hair and the new growth entwined together thus become distinct rope like cords. Eventually, if these cords are not cut short they drag along the ground, and so prevent the poor animal from moving with any degree of comfort or freedom.
Corded Poodles are very showy, and from the remarkable appearance of the coat, attract a great deal of public attention when exhibited at shows; but they have lost attraction among most fanciers, and have become few in number owing to the obvious fact that it is highly likely to make pets of them or keep them in the house. The reason of this is that the coat must, from time to time, be oiled in order to keep it supple and prevent them from snapping, and, of course, as their skin cannot be brushed, the only way of keeping the dog clean is to wash him, which with a corded Poodle is a lengthy and laborious process. Further, the coat takes hours to dry, and unless the newly cleaned dog be kept in a warm room he is very liable to catch cold. The result is, that the coats of corded Poodles are almost invariably dirty, and somewhat smelly.
Head: Long, straight, and fine, with a slight peak at the back.
Muzzle: Long and strong not full in cheek; teeth white, strong, and level; lips black and not showing lippiness.
Eyes: Almond shaped, very dark, full of fire and intelligence.
Nose: Black and sharp.
Neck: Well proportioned and strong, to admit of the head being carried high and with dignity.
Feet: Rather small, and of good shape, the toes well arched, pads thick and hard.
Legs: Fore legs set straight from shoulder, with plenty of bone and muscle.
Hind legs: Very muscular and well bent, with the hocks well let down.
Tail: Set on rather high, well carried, never curled or carried over back.
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