People are so ignorant about poodles!

[cockerlover25]

Have you ever noticed that some people don't like poodles mostly because of the show haircuts that they have. All my friends hate them because of the different cuts that they have, I always say that those are only the show cuts and that if I had a poodle I would have alittle fur on the head, top of the tail, and the bottom of the feet. The rest would be shaved. Also if I had a poodle there are some colors that I wouldn't have him/her. Grey, parti-colored, red, or blue. I love poodles in apricot, white, and black. I also would have it a Standard. What I think is funny is that some people call a Standard Poodle a 'french poodle' but really all of the poodles (standard, miniature, and toy) are french. I hate it that poodles are put in the NONSPORTING group of dogs, when they first originated they had those special cuts so that they could float better on the water when they retrieved the game that their owner(s) shot down! They are really hunting dogs, I have 2 people in my family that hunt and they both hunt with poodles. One relative has 3 poodles and the other has 2. Just goes to show you that poodles are NOT nonsporting dogs.

[Pam]

Cockerlover...I couldn't agree more, although I love all colors and all sizes. I have had them all! Right now I have only one poodle living with me. She is a standard poodle and her name is Bella. Thank you for bringing up some of the points you have made. To really know a poodle is to love them!

Here's my sweetie:



[ August 21, 2001: Message edited by: Pam ]

[Tanya&Fritz]

How could anyone not love this face???

[3-greys-and-a-mutt]

I have to admit that I was one of those people who thought that poodles was such prissy and overly-pampered dogs. My grandmother had a poodle that she used to dye pink (I don't think that's popular anymore!)
But as I've gotten older, I've realized that poodles are really fabulous dogs! The teacups and the mini are so sweet and dainty, and the standards are so noble and proud! I think they are all so beautiful!
I just adore all the Pet Talk poodles: Reece, Fritz, and Bella - am I missing any?
Pam - you'd better never let me meet Bella, or you'll be going home without a dog - I am in love with her! I just want to ruffle her mop-top!

[Daisy's Mom]

I also must admit I wasn't a poodle lover either. I thought they were little yappy foofoo dogs... but then I joined Pet Talk, and I "met" sweet Reece, beautiful Bella, and adorable little Fritz. Those three cuties changed my mind completely! I totally melt when I look into Reece's big brown eyes, or when I see Fritz's sweet little puppy face, or Bella's gorgeous fluffy head! I am in love with all three of them, and I thank them and their loving mommies for converting me into a poodle lover

[jackiesdaisy1935]

I agree with 3greysandamutt, and cockerlover, the only Poodles that I saw were the ones in the show and I had the same opinion, but after hearing and seeing all the great poodles we have here I am hooked.
I showed Don Bella, and he couldn't believe
how beautiful she is. I think Bella could have her pick of babysitters if you were to go on a trip.

[ownerof3dogs]

O.k since evreyones confessing I geuss I'll give it up too. I didn't like them either. I thought they were snobby dog who didn't like to get dirty. But comeing her and meeting all the poodles mentioned above and hearing there stories I come to find that I was totally WRONG and that I acually like the breed.

[Stenograsaurus]

Originally posted by Daisy's Mom:
<STRONG>I also must admit I wasn't a poodle lover either. I thought they were little yappy foofoo dogs... but then I joined Pet Talk, and I "met" sweet Reece, beautiful Bella, and adorable little Fritz. Those three cuties changed my mind completely! I totally melt when I look into Reece's big brown eyes, or when I see Fritz's sweet little puppy face, or Bella's gorgeous fluffy head! I am in love with all three of them, and I thank them and their loving mommies for converting me into a poodle lover </STRONG>

Ditto for me!!

[ August 22, 2001: Message edited by: Stenograsaurus ]

[cockerlover25]

All you people who confessed about poodles I want to congragulate for being so honest! (clap clap clap clap clap)I think that if people get the whole picture about poodles and not just the haircuts. I think it isn't the poodle that some people didn't like, it was the steriotype that poodles had that made people dislike poodles so much! But again I want to congratulate you for actually confessing, not alot of people have the courage to do that.

[ilovehounds]

Okey okey I'll admit it to, I at one time didn't like poodles, yes I said it ..lol.. I thought they were snotty, prissy, nippy dogs.

BUT my aunt has a son with Down Syndrome and they got him a poodle. She is the most sweetest, wonderful dog in the world. He at times can be a little rough with her but she loves him soo much and would never hurt him. She has never bitten or even growled at him. She is now 12 years old and is still the sweetest thing.

She and the poodles her at pet talk have totally changed they way I see poodles.

If anyone ever asked me know what I thought of them I would say they are wonderful, genlte, loyal dogs.

[TollSettFK]

I like poodles! And a lot of people that think that they are "weak" powderpuffs" or "showy and concieted" never knew that they are actulley water dogs, used for bird hunting.

[kobieeli]

I gotta jump in here, too! I admit that poodles groomed to look like weird topiary, with bulbs of fur in between bare spots and what-have-you, just make me feel sorry for the poor animals. But my doctor tells me about her four poodles (who are NOT groomed like that!) and I've come to realize their intelligence and sense of humor.

The kicker was in a recent issue of The Bark magazine, where I read an article about search and rescue dogs--and learned that there's such a thing as "avalanche poodles"! Apparently they are very good at finding people buried under feet of snow, and they're light and careful enough not to disturb the scene and cause new snowslides. Go poodles!

BTW, if any of you haven't yet discovered the joys of The Bark, I highly recommend it. Portions of each issue are always online at their website: www.thebark.com I hope my birthday subscription renewal goes through with no missed issues!

[Albea]

Kobieeli:
I just love the description of the hair cut that makes poodles like "weird topiary"
I must admit that I was also not very attracted to poodles, although I knew they are smart, until I got to meet Fritz, Bella and Reece. They are so adorable!
Some weeks ago I sent a message to Aly and Tanya begging them to keep Reece and Fritz with their puppy haircut forever. They don't need anything else to enhance their beauty

[AdoreMyDogs]

I also must confess...I never hated poodles, I never hate any breed for that matter, but poodles were very low on my list of my type of dog. When I worked at the vet hospital, every single poodle I saw (mostly toy & mini) were completely untrained, unruly, & completely spactic and frantic. We would get quite a few poodles in and they were usually owned by older folks who knew nothing about training and the poodles were so hard to handle, and so "babied" that they had forgotten that they were dogs. I was ignorant and figured it was a poodle thing, when in reality it's an owner thing! With the right training a poodle is an incredible breed! Reece is the first poodle to truly turn my respect back to the breed. In fact, I would love to rescue a poodle some day because of that precious soul, Reece And then came Bella...the beautiful supermodel girl with those liquid eyes that could melt even the coldest of hearts. One look at her picture and I was completely in love. She is so noble, has such naturally good looks, and according to Pam, has brains to go along with her beautiful self. And we can't forget little Fritz who is helping his mom heal from a very great loss. Little Fritz sounds so sweet, loving and he's such a bundle of cuteness. I wish I could cuddle him.

Whenever I see older folks with poodles that are so babied that they rarely ever set foot on the ground, because they are carried so often...and they are given their ways with everything...I will never again blame it on the dog. It's great to baby dogs, and to dress them up, and to spoil them to a certain extent, but I think certain breeds tend to become more spoiled and babied then what is natural. Poodles maybe being one of those breeds. And yes the show cuts don't help towards gaining respect in my opinion. I find the show cuts far from cute. The puppy cut is the only way to go in my opinion!

[Pam]

It was interesting to read everyone's "confessions." I have to admit before I ever had a poodle I felt the same way. The breed was brought to my attention by a co-worker who had one. The rest is history! I love Pet Talk because I have become much more educated about different breeds, training tips and just the support from other pet owners who "have been there" with some of the same problems that we have all run into that go hand-in-hand with dog ownership. You guys are on my mind more than I had realized. For example, yesterday I passed two schnauzers running in a yard and I thought "there goes a couple of Perry look-alikes!" A couple of weeks ago I saw a baby basset hound in PetsMart and thought of sweet Daisy! Anyway, not to repeat myself, but this is a great site with great people!