I have fallen for the Poodle...

• 06-24-2008 7:20 PM

  oranges81 Joined on 10-13-2007 BC Canada Posts 1,442 Points 110

  I have fallen for the Poodle... Reply Contact I NEVER pictured my self as a poodle person until I started doing work experience with a groomer/ toy poodle breeder. Don't worry she isn't a BYB. She only breeds toy poodles and shows them, all her dogs are health certified and she only has one to two litters a year with different females. ANYWAYS! Her S/O has a retired standard poodle. Used to be inthe show ring and I absolutly LOVE him! And the toys. Oh.. the toy dogs.. I got to play with an 8 week old puppy today and she was so POOFY! And cuddly! I wanted to take her home but sadly she already had a home, just waiting to come of age.. But tomorrow Maze gets to come with me to play with the dogs and get a free groom in   Rest In Peace Crombie. You will be greatly missed - 07/25/2007 - 05/??/2008 -I may have ears and a tail but I'm still the person you used to know- He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.

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• 06-24-2008 7:27 PM

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  DumDog Joined on 04-02-2007 North Florida Posts 4,460 Points 200

  Re: I have fallen for the Poodle... Reply Contact lol i like poodles too. only just met a few of the standards.. they were just dogs to me. adults, and more in tune with their people, which is great actually. i was a stranger anyway lol but the minis and toys... they're great. my grandmother had an apricot poodle - dont know the controversy around them - but she was a cool little dog. MUCH nicer and playful compared to the poodle she replaced (Gigi was a white toy, and was absolutely vicious. and no she wasnt replaced because she was vicious. she died of old age) but i guess looking back i thought she was mean because i was only a toddler and she didnt like little kids. for a long time i didnt like poodles. But then Brandy came along (the apricot) and i have since changed my mind.           ((pssttt.... i'm starting to fall in love with ........ PUGS!!! omg! wth??))  Those who will not reason, are bigots, those who cannot, are fools, and those who dare not, are slaves.

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• 06-24-2008 7:48 PM

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  Krissim Klaw Joined on 08-26-2007 Posts 267 Points 100	Re: I have fallen for the Poodle... Reply Contact I don't care for poodles when it comes to looks, but I absolutely adore the breed and wouldn't be surprised if at one point I end up getting one.  My best friend growing up had a family, white miniature poodle and we used to have a blast with her and she was already in her mid-late teens to boot.
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• 06-24-2008 7:49 PM

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  Laurelin_429 Joined on 11-07-2006 Texas/OK Posts 1,009 Points 100

  Re: I have fallen for the Poodle... Reply Contact I love poodles too! I went to my friend's house and her aunt's two miniature poodles were staying for a while. Everyone complained about them, but I adored those dogs! They were so sweet! If it weren't for all the grooming, I'd love a black standard poodle. They're just gorgeous. Oh, btw, DumDogs, I have never liked pugs either but I met one that was so sweet and I seriously love that breed now too.

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• 06-24-2008 7:51 PM

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  marynh Joined on 09-10-2007 Gateway to NH White Mtns. Posts 1,346 Points 15	Re: I have fallen for the Poodle... Reply Contact yes if it weren't for the grooming aspect I like the standards. My aunt had a toy poodle when I was a kid. Tht dog was so patient with me....dressing her up LOL she was fun for a kid who didn't have a dog
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• 06-24-2008 8:04 PM

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  jenns Joined on 09-10-2007 NE New Jersey Posts 993 Points 10

  Re: I have fallen for the Poodle... Reply Contact Poodles really are the ideal breed for me as far as personality goes.  It's the grooming I don't want to deal with, but they are great dogs.  Most of my dog experience before I got my 2 current dogs involved poodles. Zoe - 3 year old chocolate and tan miniature dachshund Zack - 8 month old toy manchester terrier Ally - 9 year old black and white domestic shorthair cat

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• 06-24-2008 8:36 PM

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  DumDog Joined on 04-02-2007 North Florida Posts 4,460 Points 200	Re: I have fallen for the Poodle... Reply Contact i dunno if the grooming would bother me or not..... i dont mind brushing a dog every day. but i already know i'd have to pay someone to keep the hair short. i mean i could do it myself but that would just look awful!  Those who will not reason, are bigots, those who cannot, are fools, and those who dare not, are slaves.
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• 06-24-2008 8:58 PM

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  losinsusan Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 340 Points 65

  Re: I have fallen for the Poodle... Reply Contact I dream of one day owning a Standard Poodle.  I want a parti-colored or phantom colored one.  There is a grey and white one at our dog park who is so cool.  Gorgeous dog and so smart.  Very in tune with his owner.  I had never heard of anything but the solid colored ones till this dog and now I look at so many of the other mixed colors online.  I just couldn't afford the grooming right now.  But one day...that is my next dog but don't tell Dublin since he is so young yet! JAX RIP 03/16/07 Run free my beautiful man

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• 06-24-2008 9:31 PM

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  jennie_c_d Joined on 09-10-2007 Southeast Georgia Posts 8,564 Points 75

  Re: I have fallen for the Poodle... Reply Contact  I luuuurve Poodles. I don't have one, because... they're a fairly difficult breed. They're super smart, and active. They're serious atheletes! Most of the Standards I know have some level of dog aggression. I'm not quite ready for that much dog. I don't know anybody who breeds quality Miniatures, and Toys are too teeny. I'd be afraid I'd squish it! LOL   They're the most fun, full of personality dogs, though! Super expressive! Mischeif N Miracles, CGC, RE (PRT, 10/13/2003) Libby's Monkey N The Middle (Chinese Crested, 1/26/2008) Teenie Weenie at the Bridge (Dachshund, ???-12/28/2007)

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• 06-24-2008 10:13 PM

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  fuzzy_dogs_mom Joined on 09-10-2007 Davis, CA Posts 6,485 Points 200	Re: I have fallen for the Poodle... Reply Contact I used to be not too fond of poodles - I kind of saw them as yappy little ankle biters. Then ... I met a gorgeous brown standard named Henry Fudge and he totally changed my mind about the breed. I didn't realize until I met Henry that all poodles didn't have that sort of goofy haircut with the shaved legs and puffy hair around their ankles. Joyce
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• 06-24-2008 10:56 PM

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  BEVOLASVEGAS Joined on 07-11-2006 Texas Posts 3,939 Points 605

  Re: I have fallen for the Poodle... Reply Contact I love standard poodles.  I'm not sure that I will ever own one due to their grooming needs. From a personality stand point, I would love to have one. Amanda "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, throughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --- ' WOW, WHAT A RIDE!!!! ' " - Author Unknown

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• 06-25-2008 8:49 PM

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  oranges81 Joined on 10-13-2007 BC Canada Posts 1,442 Points 110

  Re: I have fallen for the Poodle... Reply Contact Oh I would defently pay to have the hair kept short and not in the wierd haircut. Lol. The standard at the groomer's place as no aggression at all. He's more of a wuss then anything. Infact I brought Maze with me today (story in of it's self. Lol) and when he barked at her, they both ran in the opposite directions. By the end of the day thou, they were playing chase in the yard. So Maze's new friend is a snow white retired show standard poodle with blue nails(painted). Lol.  Rest In Peace Crombie. You will be greatly missed - 07/25/2007 - 05/??/2008 -I may have ears and a tail but I'm still the person you used to know- He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.

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• 06-25-2008 10:36 PM

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  kle1986 Joined on 10-22-2007 KY Posts 1,419 Points 735

  Re: I have fallen for the Poodle... Reply Contact I hated poodles till about a few months ago. Reason for the hate. My grandma had one that hated us kids so me being a dog lover was offended and decided that poodles werent for me. BUT I saw a standard sized black and white poodle a few months ago and fell head over heels in love with her. I was trying to think of ways to steal her. No just kidding but a standard poodle might be in my future later. Way later. And I would have a blast grooming it. I think I drive Lillie nuts with all the brushings I give her.  Kimberly

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