Friday, July 25, 2014

Researching Royal Standard Poodle Breeders

By Miranda Sweeney


Searching for a new pet, especially when considering a pure bred animal, may require a bit of research to make sure that the individual finds a breed compatible with their current living situation. The dog should have a temperament, health and grooming needs that are within one's comfort zone. Those who love larger, affectionate dogs but have some allergy problems may want to speak to royal standard poodle breeders.

As a breed in general, poodles are highly desired dogs who have a regal and respected history. Though their origin can not be definitively pinpointed, the AKC attributes them a German heritage. They have multiple positive aspects that make them skilled hunting hounds, talented performers, wonderful playmates and fantastic house pets.

According to the AKC, toy, miniature and standards are the only three officially recognized categories for this breed. The term, Royals, is an unofficial title given to those who are uncommonly excessive in height and weight, while teacup refers to those who are extremely small. Those on the extreme ends of the scale are at a higher risk for health issues involving their hearts, bones strength and hip displacement.

These over-sized dogs can be as high as 30" at their withers and weigh more than 80 pounds when fully grown. A dog of this type who is in good health may live in excess of twelve years. They have a very unique appearance that is regal and distinctive enough to be easily recognizable to individuals from practically all parts of the world.

Excluding the legs, neck and skull, this breed has a squared off appearance when placed in showing stance, as the body has the same measurements for both height and length. The head is roundish, featuring beautiful and very dark oval shaped eyes set in a wide stance, as well as a muzzle that is long and tapered. The ears tend to hang loosely at the sides and are flat and silky.

While many breeds have legs that are really long or rather short, those belonging to these canines are perfectly proportioned to the animal's body size. There backs are level, not arched, dipped or sloping as seen in other types of dogs, creating a very straight lined silhouette. Their tails is stiff and carried high in the air like a flag.

Poodles have a distinctive curly style coat that is easily identifiable and almost always a solid color. Their amazing fur is actually more like hair as in it constantly grows and does not shed. This makes them very clean indoor pets and perfect for allergy sufferers, but it also means they will require regular grooming.

This breed has been touted as one of the most highly intelligent ones partly because they have the amazing ability to understand a lot more words than other dogs, and they are easily trained. As long as they get regular exercise, they tend to be well behaved and their calm disposition makes them amiable with adults, children and other canines. They view their owners as pack members and show incredible loyalty, devotion and affection.




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