The Versatile Poodle




Some poodles are dyed and wear ribbons in their hair,
Some wear fancy clips that may cause us to stare.

With their bright colored leashes and jeweled collars we fuss,
While their main goal in life is to simply please us!

There are big ones, and small ones, and mid-sizes too.....
Makes no difference to us if they're black, white or blue.

And the best of them all, are the poodles that play ball....
'Cause they're acting like dogs, which they are after all!!!

.......by Jane Simpson



The Poodle is the world's oldest water retriever, circus performer and truffle hunter. Despite the Poodle being regarded as the national dog of France, the breed is in fact believed to have originated in Germany. It has subsequently gained universal acceptance as one of the world's most popular breeds of dog. Part of this popularity is no doubt due to the fact that the Poodle comes in three different sizes and an almost unlimited variety of colours, so buyers can mix and match sizes and colourings to suit their own personal preferences.

With the success of the Miniature Poodle, the challenge to reduce size even further was just too much for breeders to resist. By experimenting with mating small-sized Miniatures together, the delightful, diminutive Toy Poodle was developed. He is an active, gay, smart little chap who carries himself very proudly. Decorative, entertaining and very clean is his habits, the Toy is ideal for the older or less active person. He is particularly well suited to those with limited living accommodation - such as flat or home unit dwellers. He needs to live inside, where he thrives on being an integral part of the household

The Toy Poodle needs professional clipping to look his stylish best. He enjoys being groomed, providing he is handled gently, and revels in the admiring attention he receives after a day at the beauty parlour. This extroverted little dandy makes a very rewarding companion.