Sunday, January 12, 2014

Be Careful With Which Royal Standard Poodle Breeders You Choose

Be Careful With Which Royal Standard Poodle Breeders You Choose



By Marissa Velazquez





Royal standard poodle breeders strive to produce a high quality animal that conforms to the recognized traits of the breed. Poodles, in general, are intelligent and active dogs who are versatile enough to be great house pets, workers and also stunning show dogs. They are equally at home in a small apartment with children or as working dogs that can hunt or herd.



As a breed, poodles need to conform to a certain standard of appearance. They are supposed to be about as long from breast bone to rump as they are tall from the shoulders to the ground. Their ears should fold over the head and the coat is curly.



Being kept in substandard conditions will often affect the temperament of an animal. Because the animals are not properly socialized, the parent animals are often not suitable for adoption as pets or rescue animals. Sometimes, after their potential as breeders is fully realized, they are killed outright. The remaining puppies are sold, en masse, to commercial pet store chains. The process of shipping them results in death for many puppies who are already prone to sicknesses such as kennel cough, pneumonia and in the case of many animals, hip dysplasia.



Finding a responsible breeder is not very challenging. Depending on the breed, there are many options and avenues provided by the internet and the various print publications. A simple search on the right search engine can provide many choices that extend from nationally respected names to local rescues and breeders.



Some poodles can be trained as hunting dogs and retrievers. It takes a firm and authoritative owner that does not possess a heavy hand as they don’t respond well to too much discipline. Their original intended use was as a retriever so it can be safely assumed that they can easily be trained as such. In some places, they have been trained to hunt for truffles and other natural delicacies. They have also been known to accept roles as herders and also as search and rescue.



The breed originated in Germany but has been appreciated by people of all cultures. Spanish engravings as early as the sixteen hundreds show poodles in all their glory as the subjects of pieces of art. For quite some time, they were the preferred breed of dog for the European monarchy. They have multiple wins in both the Westminster and the Crufts dog shows for “Best in Show”.



As a breed, poodles are generally considered a popular dog. Their intelligence allows them to be trained in many different roles. As with all dogs, the dog is a reflection of the home and owners that it belongs to. It isn’t often that an irresponsible owner winds up owning a wonderful dog. With consistent training and a regular regimen of exercise, poodles can be an extremely rewarding animal to have in the home.



As far as their origins as a pet, finding royal standard poodle breeders that comply with a healthy breeding program is the best option. Pet store animals are often from puppy mills or irresponsible breeders and should be avoided at all costs. Once made available, after weaning them from their mother, poodle puppies can be a welcome addition to any home.









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