*poll*do Poodles Look Better With Their Hair Cut Or Not??

[Mich]

I just love that white Poodle in your picture. So tell me, how did it happen to have the "Rose Brown" nose? Everytime I see that picture, my heart melts. Regards Mich.

[Pam]

Mich - That my Bella. She is 2 1/2 yrs old, and she had a jet black nose as a puppy. I don't know where the black color went! Maybe she wore the color right off sniffing with her nose to the ground all the time in the yard! LOL!

[CoolBabe22]

Thanks for the replys! But--the poll results won't come up!! Could someone tell me the results??I agree that poodles should cut their hair----but----not all the way. Onlky trimmed!

[Mich]

Well, she is beautiful........but then I am biased - - - I must have been a Poodle in a passed life, as I love them so. Who can resist a face llike that in a pound?.......well I can't.

[cocker_luva]

i like the clips in the pics.

[lovemyshiba]

That picture of Bella is gorgeous!! She is such a beautiful lady.

Mich--I voted and said leave them natural, and no, I don't know anything about them, except that they are a very intelligent breed. The only poodles I even "know" are Pam's Bella and Ripley, and Aly's dogs. So you are right, I know nothing about them.

I prefer them to look like Bella, and not like this:

[CoolBabe22]

thanks freckles!great pics

[Mich]

I was not pointing the finger at anyone. I don't know who voted what!
I myself voted " depends" and I have had Poodles for many years.
So, if you feel I have offended you in any way in what I have said.......please don't, as I did not mean to. I am not like that.
I could not hurt people. I am sorry if I have. O.K.?
Some Aussies have different ways of saying things ( I am one ) so pull me up next time, O.K.? Regards Mich.

[lovemyshiba]

NO!! I wasn't offended, just clearing up my statement!!!

I enjoy learning about poodles, because I used to dislike them, but hearing stories and seeing pictures on Pet Talk has changed my mind!!!

[Mich]

Well, I am very happy.Thank you. I have met lots of people who don't know much about them. You have to have one to know one....... but looking at your photo's I think you have your hands full at the moment. You have a lovely 3 dogs there. Regards Mich.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by lovemyshiba
I enjoy learning about poodles, because I used to dislike them, but hearing stories and seeing pictures on Pet Talk has changed my mind!!!

That's basically how i was with most smaller breeds. Pet Talk has changed my mind about smaller breeds, and cats!! ... not so much Rats....... yet....maybe lol

[Uabassoon]

I like the way poodles look with longer hair and the way they look with the puppy cut. I don't like the standard cut on the poodles I think it looks funny. I know that it serves a purpose, I think it's supposed to keep the organs warm for when they used to hunt or something like that. But I think they look so cute when they have a normal haircut.

[Mich]

Now I am not too sure on this.....where they originally come from and all that. I thought they came from Russia, but was told that "Pudel" is german.....so..........( "Pudel" was the original name )
They were hunting dogs, and the front was kept bushy and long so as not to harm the dog while it was thrashing around in the prickly bushes to either retrive the game or show the owner where it was.........but don't quote me on this please.
Regards Mich.

[Uabassoon]

Mich we're both a little right on this one. Here's what I found.

"The Poodle was originally used as a hunting dog. While he was very effective on land, the poodles mobility when retrieving in the water was seriously impaired by his extremely dense and curly coat. The huntsmen shaved the poodles rear hindquarters to allow for greater freedom of movement in the water, leaving puffs of hair on the hip joints and ankle joints. The puffs of hair (now called pom-poms and bracelets) were left to help keep the joints warm. The hair was left long of the front half of the poodle to keep the vital organs warm when they swam in cold water."

Here's the website Poodles

[Mich]

Hey, Mate !!! Thank you..........I am so very glad you know so much about their past.
These dogs you and I are talking about were of the Standard Size also.
Do you know if they originally came from Germany? Or where is their origin???
Thank you once again. Regards Mich.