About the Breed
Temperment and Personality of a Poodle
I think the fact that poodles make the VERY BEST family dog is one of the most well kept secrets of the day! Honestly, Poodles are perfect, and can be trained to be or do almost anything! So why don’t more people have them? I honestly don’t know!
Here is some of the things other resources had to say about poodles. “The temperament of the Poodle is often described as alert, intelligent, loyal, trainable, active, and instinctual. They are very smart dogs and can learn commands and tricks very quickly.”
“Poodles are known to be quite loyal and typically bond quickly with family members. They tend to be shy around strangers and rarely act in an aggressive manner. Poodles are quite smart and can easily pick up on the mood of their owners. If you are having a tough day, your Poodle may mimic your mood and end up having a bad day as well.”
“Because of their traditionally noticeable haircuts and distinct canine grooming routine, some people assume that Poodles are fragile, indoor creatures. However, they are actually active, outgoing, friendly dogs who love to run, romp, and play. Furthermore, Poodles were originally used to help hunt waterfowl so they make excellent watchdogs. This breed is alert and curious and will alarm their owners when a person or animal is approaching.”
See! They are AMAZING!!!
Training
Could there be an eazier breed to train? We don’t think so. What so others say?
“The Poodle is highly intelligent and has a strong desire to please its master, making it highly trainable. Positive reinforcement is likely to be the most successful approach.”
Activities They Enjoy
Whatever you enjoy! They are so content to just be with you and do whatever your doing. what are they good at? Hiking, fishing, swimming, hunting, running, agility, SLEEPING, etc… You name it, they can do it. Another persons published opinion “The Poodles requires a moderate amount of exercise. Most enjoy swimming as they were originally used as waterfowl hunting dogs. Poodles can live happily on a farm with lots of freedom or in a big city. They will thrive with daily walks or play time.”