I Have a confession to make

[sammi]

QUOTE: Aly Reece is so kind and gentle and loving and well behaved. I wish you all could meet him in person

- Aly and Reecie


HA HA!!!!!! Eat your heart out! I have already met the sweet Reece and yes he is a doll - his sister Lolly is sweet too! I even got to babysit them while their mother was running around in a zoo! She was also running around with these people named Karen & Paul..........................

[aly]

AWWWW Reece says thanks to Aunt Leslie for such kind words. Graham's personality also reminds me of Reece when you describe Graham I bet they'd have fun together.

And thanks Sammi for the nice words. I'm glad my kids were good for you when mom was off horsin around at the sanctuary Can't wait til the next PT meeting

[Twisterdog]

I like poodles a lot, although I'll probably never own one. I like slick coated dogs, personally.

I groom a LOT of poodles, though. They are my favorite dog to groom, I always take all the poodles, and let everyone else groom everything else.

Poodles are super smart dogs. Like any breed, there are good and bad dogs, but for the most part, I think poodles are good little dogs.

[oodlesofpoodles]

As we know I luv poodles, but before getting my poodle, I was a rottie person, have owned 7 and a german shepherd all have gone to the Rainbow Bridge. After my Caleb passed (rotti), he was my last, Reba my german Shepherd(now since passed) was so depressed so I decided to get a small dog little grooming. I got a Standard poodle puppy

Now somewhere I think I had a brain freeze. Low grooming right.

I love my standards they are so smart, My Riley has already protected me when someone tried to break in my car he was 14mths old. A lot of people dont know but st. poodles were used as guardian dogs in the castles in med-evil times and used in the wars- in the 1500's the battle of the roundheads with Prince Rupert and charles the 1st also were used in WW1 and WW2.
They are awesome hunters, service dog, therapy, agility and great companions

If you keep them in a short puppy clip the grooming isn't as bad as everyone thinks.

[sasvermont]

I just don't know what it was about poodles, but I learned to NOT like them as a child. Looking back on it, I think it was how they were handled and treated like children, that made me resent the little critters. THEN, YES, THEN I was introduced to a guy who owned two standard poodles. They were SO SO SO smart and wonderful to be around. Since then I have been exposed to smaller poodles that were well behaved and I learned to love them too. In general, I think I didn't like the owners of the little snotty poodles (their Mom's made them that way).....and I think this legend is much like the Pit Bull legend etc. etc. It is the owner!

Of course, now that I am older, I love all doggies, some more than others, but I change my mind constantly, and add "one of these to my list of wonderful doggies" and then to my "favorite" list. So, there ain't no dog out there that I don't love. Same goes for cats. BUT I DO HAVE MY FAVORITES.....and here is one of mine!
Opppsss... this belongs on the Cat Thread! Hehehehehehehe.

[Rachel]

A lot of people dont know but st. poodles were used as guardian dogs in the castles in med-evil times and used in the wars- in the 1500's the battle of the roundheads with Prince Rupert and charles the 1st also were used in WW1 and WW2.
They are awesome hunters, service dog, therapy, agility and great companions

They were also used as sheep dogs. Even though Hannah is only one-half poodle she displays the *crouch and watch* position like a border collie would. I never understood what that was all about until I read about the sheep dog history.

There was a time when I would not have even considered getting a poodle. Now this breed is definitely on my *short list*. Moral of that story is to keep an open mind.

[Rachel]

Originally posted by sasvermont
Opppsss... this belongs on the Cat Thread! Hehehehehehehe.

No, SAS, anyone can tell from looking at this picture that Miley is truly the Goddess of All here at PetTalk.

[Cataholic]

I have wanted a st. poodle, I like thier size and intelligence. I never really thought, "I hate xyz breed of dog"...I think I pretty much love them all. But, speaking of learning...I have always had a thing for BIG dogs...no toys for me- I have kitties for that. THEN, I met Cocoa, a little chihuaha, and OH BOY, did I fall for her. I get to babysit her when her family goes away, and she is just adorable. I carry her everywhere, and she loves it. She loves car rides, will walk with me (until she gets tired and looks at me to carry her). I would certainly consider a couple of chewies, after knowing her. I always threaten her family that I am going to steal her from them!!! People look at me strange when I tell them about this special little girl.

[luckies4me]

Sorry I haven't posted any PICS of Pee Wee yet but here is my miniature poodle:


Before a much needed clipping/bath.....but if I go into his horrible conditions I will just get angry.


Isn't he cute? Yes I look NOTHING like I do in real life in this pic, I hate it.

[luckies4me]

PeeWee after I clipped the mats away from his eyes....I was not about to groom his top knot either lol, he's way too squirmy having only been groomed a few times.

[luckies4me]

Oops fogot the pic!

[luckies4me]

In the tub:

[luckies4me]

He had so many fleas and mats I had to literally take almost all the fur of his ears and around his eyes!

[captain]

Pam,

My aunt lives in South Africa, but I will try and get some pics of her Std's!

PeeWee in the bath - Toooooo gorgeous.

[Jessica12345]

Originally posted by oodlesofpoodles
As we know I luv poodles, but before getting my poodle, I was a rottie person

from rotties to poodles? thats a big transition! LOL! even though i love both.. hehe

I have to admit i didnt always like poodles. but now i do! I really do! lol they are to cute!