Spoiling my puppy

[DianaB]

I bet that Moses will really enjoy it when it's so hot this summer!!! I didn't realize that poodles were water dogs. I knew that labs were though. Mollee, our airdale, gets in the pond to cool off. She just goes out there and stands!

[Tink]

Poodles were originally gun dogs and may be seen occasionally in that role. The show clips evolved from working clips which were originally to provide warmth for major joints during duck hunts in cold water. The rest of the body is shaved for less drag in the water.

So what's seen as "poofy and showy" is actually very utilitarian. I've started to think Poodles are one of the best kept secrest in the dog world. There are so many things about them that I didn't know or misunderstood about the breed prior to having one.

[DianaB]

I never knew that about poodles. My husband is a duck hunter. Do you suppose I could talk him into getting a poodle instead of a lab for a hunting dog?..........Naa!!!

[judy]

Originally Posted by DianaB

I never knew that about poodles. My husband is a duck hunter. Do you suppose I could talk him into getting a poodle instead of a lab for a hunting dog?..........Naa!!!

Yeah, that'll happen!!

[Tink]

ROFL Diana, can you imagine most American mens faces if asked to take a poodle hunting instead of a lab? My dh really likes Moses, but he's asked me NOT to ever get him the standard poodle clip because it just looks so ridiculous to him. LOL

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by Tink

ROFL Diana, can you imagine most American mens faces if asked to take a poodle hunting instead of a lab? .......LOL

Can't you see the front of the duck hunting magazines with a picture of a hunter with his trusty poodle holding a duck in it's mouth? LOL

[Janet]

Poodles are great dogs. I had a Toy Poodle once. He was very smart. I always had him groomed and he would come home and hide for a little while. You never EVER wanted to laugh at him, cause you could tell it hurt his feelings.