Poodle Dog
INTRODUCTION
Poodle Dogs are Active, Proud and Very Smart dogs. They are from the Non-Sporting group.. These dogs are very athletic, friendly and can easily be trained. Poodle Dogs are Purebred, Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 2).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, active, faithful, alert, instinctual, trainable
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Non-Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Individual
LOCATIONS : France and Germany
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN Not a threat category, Population and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Poodles first originated in Germany, not France
2- They were originally bred as hunting dogs
3- The Poodle cut is meant for function, not fashion
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Poodle Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, sable, silver, white, black & white, brown, apricot, grey, red, cream, blue
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COAT TYPE
Single, dense coat of curled hair
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 62 - 81cm (24.5 - 32in)
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TAIL
Poodles have fairly long tails that can look quite different depending on the type of Poodle. They also have tails that can curl up slightly and can be covered in fur as well
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WEIGHT
20 - 32 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Poodles initially go into heat around the age of ten to twelve months but can begin as early as six months of age. Poodles tend to enter heat one to four times a year depending on the size of the dog
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: Twice a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
A Standard Poodle will have around 7 puppies on average
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LOOK A LIKE
Labradoodle
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The Kennel Club in England registered their first Poodle in 1874
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ORIGIN
France and Germany
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very friendly and honest
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
