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First Snow
I'm sure I've gone about this the wrong way, but I must add to your response
regarding standard poodles as running companions. Your advice on 'paw
ware' for hot pavement is important and warranted for any dog so lets
everyone keep the runs to morning and evening (there's good reason for both
runners to do this).
From the beginning our pup loved to rip around the yard at top speed. He
gave us a scare at times, as he would tumble and yelp (a victim of growing
with out the coordination to match). Little did we know "Boomer" would come
to exemplify his name as an adult. With the gait of a thoroughbred when
going flat out, jaws drop at off leash dog parks when people realize he's a
poodle (it's that even hair cut and his beard). When he accompanies my wife
or myself on a run (sometimes for ten miles) his pace is nothing more than a
fast walk and that, he can do all day.
Boomer wasn't carefully selected from a litter produced by show quality
bloodlines. We wanted a friendly, bright, low shedding and active companion.
What we now know (given the poodle's history) is the breed has been around
a very long time. Before the French circus created the image many associate
them with today, poodles were an incredible sporting dog. When one
considers the attributes of a Standard i.e. better sense of smell than most
breeds, more athletic than most breeds and (as listed in Stanley Coren's, The Intelligence Of Dogs) ranked second overall as one the smartest dogs out
there. They are one of the original water dogs and for whatever reason find
themselves on the other side of the arena at a dog show while Spaniels,
Pointers and Retrievers receive the accolades of hunters everywhere (anyone
ever taken a close look at an Irish Water Spaniel? It's a Poodle incognito).
Maybe we're one of the lucky families. The girls love Boomer and oh does he
love them. He loves all dogs, cats and people. Yes he can run, with poise and efficiency and seems as though he will bound and bounce when playing, well
in to his later years. He's a "forever puppy". Give him something to carry in his
mouth and he prances. Could that be why macho huntsmen avoid the once
regal hunter? We're going to blame that one on several hundred years of
pedigree spent with the French Circus.
Thanks for your time,
Gary
AnswerHello Gary,
Thanks for your input. I consider myself a "Poodle Expert" in that I know alot about Poodles, but there is always those things that I may forget to mention and even the best experts in any field find that there is always more to learn about their field of expertise.
I agree with you that Poodles don't get the recognition that they deserve in the Show Ring. All the other "Sporting Dogs" get to run around in the "Sporting Group" while the Poodle sits in the "Non-Sporting" class. Its just not right. Anyone who has seen a Poodle gracefully leap into the water to retrieve a duck or run the field and point out a Pheasant, will see that these wonderful dogs are more than qualified for the label of "Sporting Dog". If only I could make the rules on this! :)
Your Boomer is a wonderful example of the Poodle breed and as most Poodles love to do, I see that he loves the snow. I also love that you leave his beard on him. I think that a beard on a Poodle makes them look Handsome.
Feel free to add to my questions if you find something that I have forgotten or if you wish to add anything. If you want a bigger challenge, you could also become an expert. Its really rewarding and helps people at the same time. We would value your imput.
If you have any questions for me, please feel free to ask or if you have funny stories or just want to shoot the breeze about Poodles sometime, I would love to hear them.
You can e-mail me at MsTopkdog@yahoo.com
Talk to you later,
Kim
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