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What were standard poodles used for?
A standard poodle were commonly used as water retrieval dogs and gun dogs.
What were toy poodles used for?
All poodles were used for hunting at one time and through breeding came the Toy Poodle. Generally these little dogs are easy to care for and just the right size the owner may want. Don't EVER underestimate a small dog because they can go up your leg like a rusty can opener if they feel their owner or their property is in danger. Commonly a Toy Poodle is used for a family pet, therapy dog, obedience (they are highly intelligent dogs) and show dogs. They were originally used as hunting dogs, water retrieving truffles for roots of oak trees. Poodles are excellent swimmers by the way. Poodles are also very fast runners. Toy poodles are also used in the circus because toy poodles are very sure footed and love to jump and walk on their hind feet.
Are poodles eager to learn about new tricks?
Yes, poodles are used as circus dogs because they are easy to train and love to run, jump and do tricks.
Is a poodle a retriever?
Poodles are not retrievers, but they were originally used as fowl-hunting dogs and are water-loving dogs, so they share many characteristics with retrievers. Retrievers are technically classified as sporting dogs (called gun dogs in the U.K.), whereas poodles are classified as non-working dogs.
How do you doc your poodle tail?
because back in the day poodles used to be water dogs and they didnt want their tails to get caught in things
Was the Poodle breed originally used for a watch dog?
Poodles were bred to be retrievers for hunters. They are water dogs. Water retrievers.
Can poodles be fashion models?
Poodles are animals, therefore they would be animal models, which actually do exist. You will have to look up animal/pet modeling agencies online in order to get information about how to submit your pet. In terms of them being fashion models, poodles and other dogs are typically only used for commercial products but since many designers are coming out with clothing lines for dogs, then this would also qualify poodles and other breeds to be animal fashion models.
Are poodles good guide dogs?
Poodles were originally used (and bred) as water retrievers for hunters. That's the reason for the "poufy" haircut because it enhanced bouyancy in water while the dogs were retrieving the birds the hunter/s shot.
What was the Poodle first bred for?
standard and miniature poodles were used for water retrievle. toy poodles were bred for comanionship. in france, white toy poodles were treasured so much, that if a comman person touched one without permission, he would get his hand cut off. though people think poodles are sissy puffballs, they are wonderful, friendly dogs. they now exel in agility, flyball, obedience, and conformation.
Have dogs ever have been used for lifeguards?
I don't know if dogs have ever been used as life guards but they have saved people who were drowning.
Were dogs used in world war 2?
Yes they were. They were put into different categories. There were attack, sentry, scout, suicide, and detection dogs.
What type of dogs do the blind use?
The blind use and train a variety of dogs. The breed doesn't typically matter, the size and temperament, however, do. Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers are popular because of their king and loving temperament and their willingness to work and please, and they are also a good size. German Shepherds are used a lot because of their intelligence, and so are Poodles. Poodles are the second smartest breed of dogs. The most common guide dogs are Labradors.
