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Use Only Reliable Royal Standard Poodle Breeders

By Marissa Velazquez


For hundreds of years, poodles have been used in all kinds of capacities. They are classified as a hunting or gun dog by the Westminster Kennel Club and were originally intended to be a water retriever. They are intelligent and versatile dogs that have been used beyond what they were meant for and were even accepted by the US Army as one of the 32 breeds used as "war dogs". Royal standard poodle breeders try to maintain a standard of dog that has been established for centuries.

As a breed, poodles need to conform to a certain standard of appearance. They are supposed to be about as long from breast bone to rump as they are tall from the shoulders to the ground. Their ears should fold over the head and the coat is curly.

Being kept in substandard conditions will often affect the temperament of an animal. Because the animals are not properly socialized, the parent animals are often not suitable for adoption as pets or rescue animals. Sometimes, after their potential as breeders is fully realized, they are killed outright. The remaining puppies are sold, en masse, to commercial pet store chains. The process of shipping them results in death for many puppies who are already prone to sicknesses such as kennel cough, pneumonia and in the case of many animals, hip dysplasia.

As house pets, poodles excel past what most working dogs are capable of. They are not as high strung as many work dogs, though without proper exercise they can become quite rambunctious. They are a great family dog that bonds well with more than one person. As a breed they have been popular for centuries.

Most breeders who are responsible will not sell an animal to someone that they don't feel will provide adequate housing, exercise and love. If they won't accept a sick animal back, it is another indicating factor of a puppy mill. The filthy conditions that some dogs are kept in make them prone to all kinds of maladies that can be avoided simply by keeping to sanitary and healthy conditions.

The breed originated in Germany but has been appreciated by people of all cultures. Spanish engravings as early as the sixteen hundreds show poodles in all their glory as the subjects of pieces of art. For quite some time, they were the preferred breed of dog for the European monarchy. They have multiple wins in both the Westminster and the Crufts dog shows for "Best in Show".

As a breed, poodles are generally considered a popular dog. Their intelligence allows them to be trained in many different roles. As with all dogs, the dog is a reflection of the home and owners that it belongs to. It isn't often that an irresponsible owner winds up owning a wonderful dog. With consistent training and a regular regimen of exercise, poodles can be an extremely rewarding animal to have in the home.

Finding the right pet for you and your family can be quite a challenge but for years, royal standard poodle breeders have been consistently providing dogs that maintain a great look and a useful personality, no matter what situation they are put in. A history of hundreds of years helps to show the long term appeal of this breed. Getting a great pet can be as easy as following the example of hundreds of years' worth of European hunters and aristocrats.




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