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    nadabug

    Fri Jul 09 2010

    i once had a poodle named tootles he was very playful and swet. We had one huge problem with him he loved to use the potty in the house. i really dont recomend tehse dogs but they are good show dogs. (i love shih tzu's)

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    jester002

    Thu Mar 04 2010

    Although a popular breed, these animals require active excersize on a daily basis. They don't seem to mind what size living space they occupy. Additionally, their coat ranges from thin to full, they are hypoallergenic so there are few owners who have reactions. However, because of the nature of their coat, maintenance and grooming should be perfromed by a professional.

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    jenden19

    Wed Aug 19 2009

    I LOVE poodles. I have 2 sleeping under my feet right now!! A 3lb white male and a 7 lb black male. I have ALWAYS had a poodle my whole life. They are the smartest dogs i have ever been around and can be quite comical. My moms poodle knows the meanings of some words even when we spell them!!! She hates eardrops and will chase you around the house if she hears the word or it spelt LOL. They are very protective and loyal to their owners. I LOVE the fact that they are selective in who they like. I think they sense if you aren't too fond of some people b/c mine growl at certain people and it makes me laugh on the inside HAHAHA!!! As for their haircuts.... I don't have balls on their feet n bald in some areas... they are cut like little teddy bears and look ADORABLE. My step dad had always been a lab man and now he is a poodle man... the guys at work laugh at him but slowly more and more of them are getting poodles and don't say much anymore b/c they know how amazing these dogs are first h... Read more

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    kokol3a9

    Thu Jun 18 2009

    ugly but mixed it with rottie or goldie u'll get the best mixed breed in the world

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    robynmarieee

    Thu Jun 04 2009

    My sister-in-law has a poodle that is psycho. If anybody touches him when he's eating, he'll bite. He also growls at my husband and my brother-in-law all the time which is strange because the dog grew up with them. Another thing is that he NEVER stops barking. He barks all day. He's very intelligent and when any one of us yells at him he goes and pees in our beds. One day I told him NO stop doing that and a few hours later I had pee in my bed! I know not all dogs are like this but almost all poodles I have met are mean and very yappy. I hate that in a dog! I'll agree they are very smart but they use their intelligence not to be nice happy dogs but to be mean and get revenge!

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    astromike

    Mon Apr 20 2009

    Ugly. A dog for the ladies

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    ayn9b559

    Thu Nov 20 2008

    Grew up with poodles and am a lifetime fan. My three dogs are either poodles or poodle mixes. Incredibly intelligent, thrive on attention and need plenty of excercise. I hate the saddle clip that they come with but look good in a puppy trim. As a trainer I see a lot of very intelligent breeds but some ,despite their intelligence, are difficult to train. Not the poodle, because this is a breed that lives to please, it is highly tractable. Unfortunately, because of their clip most people do not take them seriously, so they end up being bought or adopted by people looking for a lap dog. The poodle is HIGHLY ENERGETIC, ATHLETIC, SOCIAL, and too smart for its own good. If you do not have the lifestyle for a poodle do not get one. You both will be unhappy.p.s. most of the mean ones are that way because the owners do not treat them like dogs so they end up confused and or scared/insecure. they can also develop rage syndrome if inbred. check the breeder.

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    smags81e

    Thu Sep 18 2008

    Please be warned...poodles are happiest and at their best when they take part in regular work, play and exercise. If they are not kept busy and given something to do they can become difficult. I am a cat person and had no idea what I had gotten myself into when I made an impulse purchase and bought a minature poodle. She came from a breeder who breeds one litter a year...not a puppy mill. She isn't registered but I met both the parents and they were both healthy balanced dogs. When I take my dog to the dog park, she is the fastest runner and often jumps over taller dogs in the process of her "victory laps" around the park. Untrained she often runs figure eights!! She is impressive in her ability to learn new tricks. I don't know what else to teach her, she will sometimes master a trick in a matter of minutes. I also recently inherited a border collie/pointer mix. She is older,calm,sweet and very obedient. The poodle runs, and the border collie herds her back to me. Together, ... Read more

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    rottiegirl

    Mon Aug 11 2008

    I love poodles and hope to own one(or a few) someday!  The standards are absolutely breathtaking and super intelligent.  One of the few breeds I'll admit are smarter than my Rottie.  They're so versatile too.  Anyone who doesn't like them hasn't given them a chance.  It's so sad that people starting crossing them with other breeds.  What ever the "doodles" and "poos" can do, a real poodle can do better.

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    meurg_at_n_m_at_c

    Sun Aug 10 2008

    kinda ugly when people cut their hair

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    ms_114948272

    Fri Aug 08 2008

    These are the bestest in the world...... NO SHEDDING

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    randy3528

    Thu Aug 07 2008

    Hate those fucking dogs

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    rawrrr49

    Thu Jul 17 2008

    poodles are mean

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    crystal911

    Thu Jul 10 2008

    cute and lots of work.

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    the_lady_vendetta

    Fri Jun 27 2008

    takes too much time to care for.

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    vita_lea_phillips

    Sun Jun 15 2008

    Too yappy

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    myspace_363464609

    Sun Jun 01 2008

    ALOOT OF GROOMING

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    myspace_13517044

    Sun Jun 01 2008

    can u say ewwww

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    myspace_47799913

    Sun Jun 01 2008

    I've never liked poodles. They give me the creeps!

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    myspace_130463331

    Sun Jun 01 2008

    mean ugly fluff balls

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    myspace_30849171

    Wed May 07 2008

    Smart but so damn stubborn! I have one myself and he's a sweety, but always pushing our buttons

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    myspace_17490481

    Tue Apr 29 2008

    See, yea... I just, dont know about that.

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    fb664421287

    Sun Apr 13 2008

    No way I'd shave my dog (or yours) like that!

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    genghisthehun

    Wed Apr 09 2008

    I like the standard size poodles which are really good, smart dogs. They are good hunters if put through the training.

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    myspace_349012854

    Tue Apr 08 2008

    cute. But not this pic

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    sperryc

    Tue Apr 08 2008

    My neighbor's poodle is just insanely skiddish. Between that and their head-turning hairstyles, they're just not the dog for me.

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    automatt

    Mon Apr 07 2008

    The US Navy Seals use poodles as their dog of choice because of their intelligence and fitness. Good enough for me.

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    magellan

    Mon Apr 07 2008

    It's not the poodle's fault that their owners tend to give them ridiculous haircuts. These are smart dogs, with a low allergy factor. My masculinity is secure enough that I would happily own a poodle.

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    irishgit

    Mon Apr 07 2008

    I like the standard poodles.  They're smart, calm and loyal.Those little rat-poodles, however, should be trapped.

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    trebon1038

    Mon Apr 07 2008

    As long as you stay away from the back yard breeders you can still find one with the intelligence they once had. Because I was a groomer for so long I learned to hate these dogs...horrible temperaments, skin trouble, hideous groom patterns...I could go on...however being around show people I was around the well bred really nice poodles. I know people make fun of the show groom but it is a souped up verson of the original hunt clip used to keep the joints warm in cold water.

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    twansalem

    Mon Apr 07 2008

    Maybe they wouldn't be quite so bad if people didn't insist in grooming them in the standard poodle style. They just look so ridiculous.

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    kbrown6

    Mon Apr 23 2007

    When I have the space for a bigger dog, it will be a standard poodle.  I am not a fan of the toy or miniature versions, but I do like standards.  Firstly for the typical reasons found out through a little research: they don't shed, are intelligent and trainable, and are generally not classified as an overly assertive breed.  Secondly, there is a silver poodle that goes to the same dog park we take our two small dogs to, and she is lovely.  She plays fetch, clowns around, and is a very sweet and calm dog, with no signs of this supposed snobbish or aloof manner people are referring to.  She's in a puppy cut, which is very becoming and not prissy or frou-frou at all.

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    djahuti

    Tue Aug 22 2006

    I knew ONE poodle that had a good personality.It was NOT the one I had to endure living with when I lived with an ex-girlfriend.Her dog was neurotic,peed all over the apartment,and barked constantly!

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    ih8rateitall

    Sat Mar 11 2006

    I'm a huge dog lover, however I'm not a fan of this particular breed. This dog has too many cat traits, the snobbyness, the I'm better than you attitude, and it's coat looks like it cost too much money to keep up. I love dogs, just not this breed.

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    kamylienne

    Fri Feb 24 2006

    I used to be in the "poodles look retarded" camp for the longest time. But that was before I met one. The two standard poodles, both male, from two different areas, that I've come to know (seen on a regular basis) were just really big puppies. They love to be loved. They're attention hogs, at least the ones I know. And, though they have that stuffy little haircut, they didn't behave as uppity as one might believe. Actually, they behaved in a rather undignified manner, which is amusing considering their appearance. I wouldn't necessarily want one, per se, but they're not all that bad. Besides, I bet they're not big fans of the french cut, either.

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    minkey

    Thu Jan 19 2006

    To this day these things spark a fear in me. As I walked home from work today one walked by me, and as they tend to recognize my terror, it stared me down and sniffed my pantleg. My phobia all started innocently enough in the early 80's in Moosup, Connecticut. My Mom and Grandmom cleaned rooms at a local motel, and they let me prance around and talk to the guests. It was wild times for a 5 year old. I was however repeatedly warned not to go near the owner's poodle because it had a mean streak. The dog was massive to me but looked so harmless and well-groomed that I decided to venture over and say Hi one afternoon. What ensued was a bite on my hand that ended up in a trip to Day Kimball Hospital. The physical scar it left was nothing compared to the emotional tramau. If I'm ever wanted by the FBI they won't need handguns or teargas to make me surrender; just a poodle.

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    canadasucks

    Thu Jan 19 2006

    If it doesn't fetch it's not a dog. . .

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    poodlelover

    Thu Jan 12 2006

    I have an apricot standard poodle who is a therapy dog that works with children/youth. He is obidience trained and rated in the top of his class. He is not cut in a "show cut" but is groomed every six weeks in a puppy cut with a beard. He gets compliments everywhere we go and people often ask what type of dog he is because of his unusual red colour. He is bright, athletic and very affectionate. People always comment about his humanlike personality. He is calm and rarely barks. He loves the outdoors and is great with my rabbit and my friends kids. Standards are a little more easy going than the minis or toys and do not bark as much. Poodles are fabulous however I would not recommend them for the first time owner. You must make them apart of your family, they are sensitive dogs. Please research before buying a poodle.

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    drummond

    Thu Jan 12 2006

    I'm told that the poodles are the smartest dogs.

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    debra_houston

    Fri Nov 04 2005

    I have been a dog groomer of all breeds for over 30 years. My breed of choice is the poodle. I have black and brown poodles and find that if the individual dog has a problem it is usually directly related to the person/people that have been in its life. Each color of the poodle has a little different temperment. If the breeder that you get your dog from was an idiot/puppy mill/back yeard breeder you will get a dog with problems and it doesn't matter what the breed is. I personally will not own any other breed as I enjoy the personallity and brilliance of the poodle. I do not recommend them to everone as it is very much like adopting a child-they thrive on being an active part of the family-not one of those breeds that will adjust to being left alone in the back yard. No sheading, great hunters, wonderfully empithetic, very caring and protective of the people that they love. Expensive to groom monthly but to me well worth it in the love they give back to their families.

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    naima680

    Sat Jul 16 2005

    I have a female standard poodle. She is very friendly and so smart she is like a human. We got a poodle because they dont shed and my brother is allergic. I wasnt too thrilled, but now, I wouldnt get any other dog! We didnt get her trimmed like a priss, but her ears are naturally fluffy and there is a pouf at the end of her tail. I STRONGLY recomend getting a poodle!

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    asteph

    Fri May 06 2005

    Great dogs, smart,loving. High up keep. Not real great with little kids.

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    tornado

    Sun Jan 30 2005

    Not only are poodles considered one of the most intelligent dogs breeds, they also have long life-spans. My apricot miniature poodle shows all these traits; he knows many tricks...and he just turned 15 on the 27th of this month. He's amazing because at that age he still bounds around the house like a puppy. He jumps with ease, plays with his toys, and looks like most dogs half his age. Poodles in general are also good pets because they don't shed. My parents bought me my poodle when I was 12 & very allergic to animal hair. Now here we are 15 years later and he's still my little buddy. I treat him like gold...as all animals should be treated. Oh, and as with so many of the previous comments, I hate that haircut too, but it's basically for show dogs; there's no way you could maintain that haircut every day for lord knows how long. Still, you have to wonder who the hell came up with that style in the first place.