Poodle: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) - Hardcover

Clark, S.Meyer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1593782438 ISBN 13: 9781593782436

Publisher: Kennel Club Books Inc, 2003

Synopsis

The world’s most intelligent dog is also the world’s most glamorousthe Poodle is the epitome of brains and beauty. A superlative companion, show dog, competition dog, service dog, circus dog, hunting dog, etc., etc., the versatile and highly trainable Poodle enjoys popularity in every dog-loving country of the world. This Comprehensive Owner’s Guide traces the breed’s origins in Europe, where it excelled as a hunter’s companion for waterfowl and a tracking dog for highly prized truffles, to its arrival on American shores where it became a fashionable companion dog and a show dog beyond compare. The chapter devoted to the breed’s characteristics discusses the virtues of all three sizes of PoodlesToys, Miniatures, and Standardsas well as the owner qualifications, health concerns, and the physical traits of the breed. The Poodle’s voluminous coatthe most impressive in dogdomrequires specialized care and trimming; the care of the Poodle’s coat is discussed in detail as are the breed’s exercise, training, and socialization requirements.

New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and obedience are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

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The Poodle shines as the superlative of the dog world: he is the most glamorous, the most intelligent, the most affectionate and the most popular dog in the world. No dog can compete with the accomplishments of the Poodle, renowned for his brilliance in training, impressive coat, distinctive appearance and ability to charm all who meet him. From the breed’s origin in Europe as an athletic hunter of waterfowl to its modern-day reign as the premier show dog, prized home companion and talented performance dog, the story of the Poodle illuminates a dog who excels in countless arenas and endeavours. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Poodle and its ancestry, character and standard as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behaviour of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup’s arrival and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Poodle. Whether it’s housebreaking problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Poodle. Topics discussed include: History of the Poodle; Characteristics of the Poodle; The Poodle Breed Standard; Your Poodle puppy; Everyday care of your Poodle; Housebreaking and training your Poodle; Health care of your Poodle; When your Poodle gets old; Showing your Poodle.

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Understanding the history of a breed allows us to better appreciate the various qualities of the breed and gives us a guideline by which we can judge the potential for companionship of an individual within that breed. Whilst the Poodle is a purebred dog that is infinitely familiar to most people, let us examine the ancestry of the Poodle to learn more about this most intelligent and affectionate of all canines. In the Middle Ages, from as far back as the 12th to the 15th century, Poodle-like dogs appeared in art and on carvings, coins and Roman tombs. This ancient breed has always displayed a unique style of coat, whether it was corded (hanging to the ground in long twists of hair) or curly, wiry hair (lending itself to hand scissoring in a variety of patterned trims). In modern times, three countries emerge as the original home of the Poodle: Germany, France and Russia. All three countries presented their versions of the Poodle; each was designed for specific purposes. For example, the German Poodles were referred to as Pudel dogs. These dogs were heavy-boned and bred to retrieve fallen game, such as ducks, from the water - hence the name Pudel, which means to splash in water.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kennel Club Books Inc
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593782438
• ISBN 13: 9781593782436
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 158