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		<title>The Beauty of Poodles</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deciding on which reproduce of dog to select as a pet can definitely be intimidating, particularly as there are such a lot of different and excellent breeds of dog to make a choice from. The Poodle is unquestionably one of the fan favourites here however, and this is for lots of reasons. They are loving [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Deciding on which reproduce of dog to select as a pet can definitely be intimidating, particularly as there are such a lot of different and excellent breeds of dog to make a choice from. The Poodle is unquestionably one of the fan favourites here however, and this is for lots of reasons.</p>
<p>They are loving and loving dogs, not to mention pretty. There are things that one will have to think about before making the decision to get a Poodle however, and more than anything this refers back to the Poodle care that is needed. Looking into common health issues,eg Poodle allergies, might help you to choose if the reproduce is suitable for you or not. To keep them healthy and satisfied however correct Poodle care is going to need to be given to the dog and this is far more than just walking and feeding them. There are really a few different aspects that have to be included in Poodle care, and this can not only make them fitter and happier in the meantime but also will help by adding years onto their life. Of all of the different elements necessary to correct Poodle care one of the most vital of all is the showering of the dog.</p>
<p>Particularly because they have such a long and unique coat showering is definitely going to be crucial. If a Poodle isn&#8217;t washed frequently enough their long hair will finish up getting tangled and entangled and will start losing more than ordinary. Poodle allergies can appear after using shampoos that are vicious or chemically scented or coloured. Keep the heat on the blow dryer low and away from the skin, as this can only irritate the skin further.</p>
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		<title>Facts about Standard Poodles</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Standard Poodles]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A well-trained Standard Poodle is a pride of its owner and a pleasure to folk around. That is why many dog owners, mavens and fans alike consider coaching as a crucial part of each dog life. There are many methods and coaching techniques for a Standard Poodle to become polite and nice to be around. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A well-trained Standard Poodle is a pride of its owner and a pleasure to folk around. That is why many dog owners, mavens and fans alike consider coaching as a crucial part of each dog life.</p>
<p>There are many methods and coaching techniques for a Standard Poodle to become polite and nice to be around. With no regard for the objective of the coaching, be it housebreaking, obedience or agility training, coaching for circus acts, guide dog or rescue dog, suitable coaching technique plays a crucial role in this part of the tale.</p>
<p>It is one of the contributory elements to reach successful coaching result. One system commonly used and found effective by most mavens is crate coaching strategy. Maybe some might wonder how could some folks find crate coaching effective when the method involves confining a dog.</p>
<p>But contrary to what others think, crate is in reality one of the best things an owner can offer his dog provided it is correctly used. By nature, dogs are den-dwelling animals &#8211; they consider their den as a secure place they can call their own and can find shelter during cold and warm season alike.</p>
<p>It is one of the effective strategies to help train dogs to act suitably &#8211; eliminate at the right place at a certain time or gnaw only his toys not your dear shoes and other home goods. Dogs will try to not soil their den as much as practicable, therefore motivating a dog to wait till taken outside. Just establish your dogs regular potty time so you can be in a position to take him outside at the right time. Placing a dog within the crate when transporting by vehicle keeps him in place therefore guarantee safe driving, prevents him from becoming lost, forestalls him from running openly where he isn&#8217;t permitted and forestalls him from being hit if in case accident happens. Just be aware of the crate shouldn&#8217;t be used to hurt your dog.</p>
<p>Never lock up the dog and forget him for extended amounts of time, particularly without water and food. You might also want to add toys and soft bedding material in the crate to make it more snug for your pet. Crate is indeed a perfect coaching tool &#8211; a must have for each dog owners.</p>
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		<title>Thoughts from a Poodle Photographer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the first dog breeds that I ever snapped was a small poodle. You could see he was smart and actually was a little bit of a con man. He would race round the studio checking on what everybody was doing till it came time to shoot him. Everytime we began to shoot he [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the first dog breeds that I ever snapped was a small poodle. You could see he was smart and actually was a little bit of a con man. He would race round the studio checking on what everybody was doing till it came time to shoot him.</p>
<p>Everytime we began to shoot he would all of a sudden come up with a limp and could barely walk. As quickly as we&#8217;d finish our session off he would race with no sign of difficulty. The poodle is actually an excellent kind of dog with some excellent qualities. The reproduce is usually recognized as coming in 3 sizes, standard, tiny and toy though teacup poodles are also available. They have hair instead of fur so they are, in effect, hypoallergenic and do not shed. Poodles are highly intelligent and take well to coaching. They learn quickly but because they also forget slowly an owner must be consistent or risk antagonism. Poodles are a strong reproduce and live between ten and eighteen years and in a few cases up to twenty-one years. They are susceptible to a number of genetic health issues.</p>
<p>Like most large dog breeds, Standard poodles need a good quantity of exercise but are cushty in just about any size of home.</p>
<p>Of the 3 sizes, standard, small and toy, standards are regarded as the most flexible. The reproduce is a traditional one there are likeness of Poodle-like dogs on Roman coins and Egyptian carvings. There are references to Poodles as far back as the fifteenth century in France, Holland and Italy. The 1st reference to Poodles being good swimmers was in 1642 ( the Poodle was originally bread as a water retriever ). The Poodle Clip was originated to help scale back resistance in the water.</p>
<p>The patches of hair left covering the organs and joints were left to help protect those areas. In France the Poodle is the nation&#8217;s breed and is employed for truffle hunting as well as the more predicted duck hunting. The standard poodle is a really a flexible reproduce and as well as being excellent water retrievers they have served as guide dogs, in law enforcement and even competed in the Alaskan Iditarod Sled dog race. Tiny poodles are occasionally thought of as one individual dogs, but are obedient, could be a childs best chum and make good trial dogs.</p>
<p>They do tend to believe they are larger than they actually are and one has to be wary of their protective tendency especially around other dogs. Toy poodles make great companions and are particularly good when quarters are tight.</p>
<p>Poodles are too smart to be part time pets but have to be a regular and consistent part of their owners lives. Poodles coats have to be kept well groomed or their coats may become upsetting to be around, and in intense cases it could be a health danger. Poodles have a great disposition are contented and assured and can make an actually great companion.</p>
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		<title>Facts about Poodle Tear Stains</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:22:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing I mostly hated to see on poodles were that dark brown stain running down both eyes. ( With shortage of a better term is just called tear stains. ) And now as destiny would have it, I&#8217;ve got a poodle with the same issue. While it does not appear to be as bad [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing I mostly hated to see on poodles were that dark brown stain running down both eyes. ( With shortage of a better term is just called tear stains. ) And now as destiny would have it, I&#8217;ve got a poodle with the same issue. While it does not appear to be as bad as some I have seen, it bothers me to see it on my tiny girl. And it also appears to be an irratation for my poodle, seeing that a continuing scab appears to form under one eye due to this.</p>
<p>There always looks to be an unnecessary quantity of tears draining down my tiny dogs face, mainly one eye. This continuing moistness appears to casue some skin irritation, a likely infection and a bad odor.</p>
<p>After researching this condition I revealed that tear stained eyes can be caused from a variety of things including teething, clogged tear channels, and just genetics thanks to the facial bone structure of this reproduce. The solution that I find working the best for me is keeping my dogs eye area clean.</p>
<p>I check my dogs eyes constantly for dust, stray hairs, any foreign matter in or around my dogs eyes. Anything that might doubtless cause inflammation, and then lead to more ripping. Bathing my poodle each week also removes waste and dust from her fur, that might fall into her eyes.</p>
<p>You may need to check on some of the tear stain remover available on the internet, and with your local vet. But I found tiny success with that for my poodle. Firstly, try and tell your dog not to blink as the drop is prepared to drown their eye not easy.</p>
<p>And you can get it in there the 1st couple times, but they&#8217;re going to learn fast when you appear with that bottle twice each day. And after I read some of the complications I may be exposing my dog to, I threw the bottle away. A humid wash fabric to my dogs eye area each morning looks to be as good a solution as any.</p>
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		<title>Shopping for a Poodle</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:58:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, you have decided to become a Poodle parent. Poodles are beautiful dogs that date back to the fifteenth century. Poodles are energetic dogs that need plenty of exercise and naturally, a large amount of grooming. If the grooming wants of the Poodle haven&#8217;t yet frightened you off, then you&#8217;re in fine shape. But do [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So, you have decided to become a Poodle parent.</p>
<p>Poodles are beautiful dogs that date back to the fifteenth century. Poodles are energetic dogs that need plenty of exercise and naturally, a large amount of grooming.</p>
<p>If the grooming wants of the Poodle haven&#8217;t yet frightened you off, then you&#8217;re in fine shape. But do not disregard the dog care information to follow. They come in a selection of colors including white, cream, brown, apricot, black, silver and blue.</p>
<p>Poodles that are a mixture of colours are available only solids are recognized by the AKC. Tiny Poodles were originally bred as lapdogs and still serve that purpose today. They are eleven to fifteen inches tall, weigh twenty-six to thirty pounds and live roughly twelve to fourteen years. Small Poodles are smaller versions of the Standard. They are flexible dogs and do just as well in the town as they do in the country or suburbs. Poodles are easy going dogs that have a tendency to get excited simply. Because Poodles have a tendency to get excited simply, coaching should be tranquil, positive and consistent. When coaching your Poodle, patience will be key.</p>
<p>These dogs attempt to please their owners but do lose interest quickly if coaching isn&#8217;t fun and interactive. Though they seem like lovable, stuffed toys, do not let them fool you. Toy Poodles are good if you live in a little house and just so happen to hate exercise. These little lapdogs will keep you company and will hug till the cows come back home. Sadly , due to recognition, the Small Poodle has kept many puppy mills in business. Standard Poodles are also subject to bloat and ear infections. All poodles can have skin aberrations if their coats are not correctly groomed and cared for. Poodles also have to be clipped each 6 to 8 weeks. Their coat s don&#8217;t molt and will swiftly grow into a massive, entangled mess if not clipped. If you don&#8217;t have the time for correct Poodle upkeep, then it might be sensible to select a different reproduce. They have an air of style about them and they are terribly smart.</p>
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