>Coat
Dog doesn't shed. Do you like not having hair all over your floor, furniture, and clothes? Seriously, more hair comes off my head than my dog. It needs to be line-brushed unlike a regular dog though. If you go to a groomer every 4-5 weeks, you might be able to get away with a short clip and no brushing yourself, but your groomer will still hate you. Poodles go through a coat change around 6 months of age and for standards, it will last until they are about 3 years old. This means it will mat and tangle more easily during this time and you'll have to line brush and comb every day if you want a longer clip. Keep them short and you'll be alright though. After the coat change, minimal line brushing (once a week, really) is all you need for a medium or short clip. It becomes really easy to take care of as your dog get older. All poodles fade in color, due to this coat change. This makes for some really cool colors like silver or cafe au lait, but vibrant reds will became a lot duller after the first year. >training
The huge difference here is that poodles are just so much more attentive to humans than a lot of other dogs. They are extremely good at noticing human body language and interpreting it more than other dogs. This makes them crafty and clever, they will appear to be able to read people's mind. It's also super annoying because mine really seems to enjoy taking advantage of people and knows that I'm the only person who will consistently make her work for something rather than her just taking it from someone. But people are nice and your dog will probably look goofy enough that they won't care. For you, this makes training super easy because they're reading your body language cue and learn new things in one trial, no problem. With an older dog and really good reinforcement history, there's problem teaching new behaviors without formal training set up.
>vs. doodles
I'll mention this since others have talked about them in the thread. I think people are finally starting to wake up about these dogs, but at the same time there are still so many people getting these dogs. If there is anyone reading this right now and is dead set on bringing a doodle into their home: please adopt one instead of going to a breeder. No good breeder breeds mixed breed dogs, much less doodles. Because of the way genetics works, you are going to get a dog that is somewhere between 100% the mother and 100% the father.This virtually guarantees that the coat of this dog will have both poodle hair AND whatever the cross is (golden retreiver, lab, etc.). Pic related. Which means you have two competing types of dog hair growing in at the root, which means the dog will become matted at the root nearly immediately. Doodles shed. No amount of "we like his hair long :)" to the groomer will prevent you from getting your dog shaved down like this
https://i.imgur.com/D1PUUag.jpg
I have a goldendoodle. She's super hyper and pretty awesome. I used to not like poodles until I got her. Now, I'm a big fan. they're also one of the most intelligent dog breeds.
. And makes line brushing your dog a necessity every single day. On top of that, these dogs are bred by either karen from down the street who has no idea what animal husbandry is, or by the amish who churn them out. Neither of which is a dog you want in your house or as a pet. Even more, these breeders or whoever is selling these dogs nearly always recommend waiting until the dog is nearly a year for the dog be groomed, which guarantees the dog will be matted and need to be shaved down and hate going to the groomer. A good poodle breeder will have their puppies groomed several (3+) times before they even send them home and recommend frequent grooming. This is why people give these dogs away so frequently. Want a dog that doesn't shed? Get a poodle. Poodles don't "shed less," they don't shed at all.
Lies commonly told by people selling golden doodles >he's a mini
The dog could be as big as either parent, so good luck getting a small dog when one parent is 180 lb bernese mountain dog. >he doesn't shed
Poodles don't shed at all. Doodles will still shed, just not as much >he doesn't need to be groomed until he's 8 months old
Enjoy your matted dog and shave down. See you in a year for the whole thing to be repeated. >they have such a good temperament
If this dog was bred in a puppy mill, that is not a pet, that is a livestock animal. When susan down the street breeds to dogs together just for the money, she's also probably not socializing or handling these dogs or exposing them to sounds or new people.You are not guaranteed a golden retriever temperament just because a parent or grandparent was a GR. Even then, that's based on the individual temperament of the parent as well, and you know those puppy mills dogs are probably not very nice since they don't have to be. >merle
There's probably barely even any poodle in there at that point.
I don't care, I have a doodle that literally doesn't shed, but one of her parents was backbred to poodle(so that aprent was 75% poodle approx), and she's great. She was expensive though, and her breeder did talk about getting groomed before 6 months, though I cut her hair myself. Yes I'm bad and don't brush her enough but i do bathe her(and then groom her after) multiple times per month.
Love these dogs, they don't deserve their reputation. They're extremely high energy, very intelligent and s b***h to groom so that keeps a good 90% of people from properly caring for them. Huskydoodles are the best.
Less. Just more biddable. “Smart” border collies consistently fail a simple rope puzzle that wolves consistently pass. >Marshall-Pescini, S., Basin, C. & Range, F. A task-experienced partner does not help dogs be as successful as wolves in a cooperative string-pulling task. Sci Rep 8, 16049 (2018).
In what world is doing commands without consistent rewards a sign of intelligence? The “smart” dogs are just so dumb they work for free. A wolf may learn to come when called the first time but they will never listen unless the reward is worth more than what they want to do. They may not do ANY command unless they first verify you have food with you. A dog will always come even if they haven’t been paid in weeks because they are stupid.
They need to be cut and thoroughly washed every month or two at a minimum to prevent hair mats, but will need more frequent washing anytime they get visibly dirty because their coat traps more dirt unlike double coat dogs that shed dirt off their coat.
Poodles are awesome dogs. Owning a well bred standard poodle is based.
What I cannot tolerate is the whole "doodle"/designer "breeds" trend. People paying thousands of dollars for literal mutts is fricking gay. Also they're ugly.
I don't have one but they're some of the best dogs I encounter in the dog park. Playful, up for wrestling and running and friendly to strangers. Also never an issue with aggression. Some other anon mentioned this but they've got a surprisingly intimidating bark. I'd definitely keep one in another life.
Toy poodle was the absolute best pet I've ever had. 13 years of having a hyper-intelligent, loyal, based af fluff ball shadowing me everywhere. I miss you Frodo.
They seem alright, not as dysgenic as small breeds or pitbulls. Poodles seem homosexual and posh but that's only because people give them ridiculous hairstyles and treat them like yorkshire handbag rats.
Nice dogs, it's a shame that so many people give them daft shaving furcuts and treat them as a living topiary rather then a dog.
>NOOOOO HOW DARE YOU DO SOMETHING FUN WITH YOUR DOG THAT LITERALLY DOESNT HARM THEM, HINDER THEM OR EFFECT THEM IN ANY WAY OTHER THAN AESTHETICALLY NOOOOOOO
Hehe fun dog coats/cuts go brrr
They seem alright, not as dysgenic as small breeds or pitbulls. Poodles seem homosexual and posh but that's only because people give them ridiculous hairstyles and treat them like yorkshire handbag rats.
tell me you know nothing about the breed and their cuts without telling me. quit being moronic for like 5 minutes.
Maybe it's just all the owners of the pure bred poodles, but every single one of them is prissy or a big stressing sissy.
Doodles, designer mutts are huge buttholes and I have no idea where it comes from. Labs are not like this, Poodles are not like this, Sheepdogs are not like this, bernese, no matter the mix. Every single doodle is just fricking weird.
Never had a purebred Poodle or a cross until very recently.
My mom emergency adopted a golden doodle a few years ago (elderly couple died and it needed a home) and she was one of the sweetest dogs I've ever met. Extremely affectionate towards my mom, playful and energetic at times but chill most other times. Just a really great dog.
I recently got a Giant Schnauzer/Standard Poodle and he has also been just one of the best dogs I've ever owned. Love him to death. Every time I go for a walk someone inevitably wants to pet him and tells me how nice he is.
I really slept on Poodles, they're great dogs.
It is true that they are too smart for their own good, but that's just a training thing.
My wife wants a poodle but I feel like they're b***h dogs. I like a dog that's a good companion and feels like my bro, like a german sheperd or lab. Can a man take his poodle with him around town without feeling like a huge homosexual?
I would love to get a standard pood. I think they're gorgeous.
It's a shame that dogs that are generally popular with women get a bad rap due to misogyny. It was poodles for a while, now it's Chihuahuas and purse-dogs. The reality is that every dog can be a good dog, and if you hate a breed because it's popular with women, it may be time to take your medication.
Poodles and Chihuahuas stay winning.
I like the little ones too but Standards are beyond based, just smart working dogs. When I was in university they had training dogs on campus now and then and holy frick can those motherfrickers bark, you always think of them as "prissy" dogs or whatever but they can spook the shit out of you
Standard poodles can get REAL defensive, real quick. Just like Dalmatians, their cartoonish reputation hides they're both capable and sometimes bite-happy working dogs.
Has nothing to do with misogyny, it's because most people think of the super fancified, painstakingly groomed show poodles and think they look ridiculous and foppish. Most people have never even met a poodle and have no idea that they're some of the smartest and most good-natured and loyal breeds that exists, and that normal haircuts for them are fine and you don't actually have to spend $600 every month getting them a perfect english saddle cut
I own a cavapoo
I walk him twice a day and play with him a lot
He is very friendly, not that intelligent and not very athletic
He is good at playing with other dogs, good at mirroring and reading body language
Mostly he just wants to sniff things, piss on things especially strange things, chase and be chased and play
The other cavapoos that I've met never get taken on walks and have owners who neglect them and they're psychos who bully my dog
Btw I think that they have serious health problems
Brushing them constantly so they don't matt is a pain in the ass
Having to clean out his eyes daily is a pain in the ass
Cost of regular trims is ridiculous
It's my mother's dog but I still love him but I wouldn't recommend getting one, they shouldn't be bred most likely
My doodle is just fine. Like any other dog, it's all about how you train them. That said, I will admit that she is way more hyper than any other dog I have owned. As long as it doesn't affect anyone, I let her be as hyper as she wants.
I have a goldendoodle. She's super hyper and pretty awesome. I used to not like poodles until I got her. Now, I'm a big fan. they're also one of the most intelligent dog breeds.
Fricking excellent dogs. Love all poodles. Their coat can be a hassle to maintain or just expensive if you have them "prettied-up". Everything else, just awesome.
I want to touch a poodle's coat.
sicko
I had a small one and I loved her. She never left my side and would always climb on the bed and curl up in the 4 my legs made when I slept.
Do you have another poodle now?
Hopefully he has one.
I've been researching breeds for when I get a dog in the near future. Redpill me on standard poodles, they're near the top of my list right now.
>Coat
Dog doesn't shed. Do you like not having hair all over your floor, furniture, and clothes? Seriously, more hair comes off my head than my dog. It needs to be line-brushed unlike a regular dog though. If you go to a groomer every 4-5 weeks, you might be able to get away with a short clip and no brushing yourself, but your groomer will still hate you. Poodles go through a coat change around 6 months of age and for standards, it will last until they are about 3 years old. This means it will mat and tangle more easily during this time and you'll have to line brush and comb every day if you want a longer clip. Keep them short and you'll be alright though. After the coat change, minimal line brushing (once a week, really) is all you need for a medium or short clip. It becomes really easy to take care of as your dog get older. All poodles fade in color, due to this coat change. This makes for some really cool colors like silver or cafe au lait, but vibrant reds will became a lot duller after the first year.
>training
The huge difference here is that poodles are just so much more attentive to humans than a lot of other dogs. They are extremely good at noticing human body language and interpreting it more than other dogs. This makes them crafty and clever, they will appear to be able to read people's mind. It's also super annoying because mine really seems to enjoy taking advantage of people and knows that I'm the only person who will consistently make her work for something rather than her just taking it from someone. But people are nice and your dog will probably look goofy enough that they won't care. For you, this makes training super easy because they're reading your body language cue and learn new things in one trial, no problem. With an older dog and really good reinforcement history, there's problem teaching new behaviors without formal training set up.
>vs. doodles
I'll mention this since others have talked about them in the thread. I think people are finally starting to wake up about these dogs, but at the same time there are still so many people getting these dogs. If there is anyone reading this right now and is dead set on bringing a doodle into their home: please adopt one instead of going to a breeder. No good breeder breeds mixed breed dogs, much less doodles. Because of the way genetics works, you are going to get a dog that is somewhere between 100% the mother and 100% the father.This virtually guarantees that the coat of this dog will have both poodle hair AND whatever the cross is (golden retreiver, lab, etc.). Pic related. Which means you have two competing types of dog hair growing in at the root, which means the dog will become matted at the root nearly immediately. Doodles shed. No amount of "we like his hair long :)" to the groomer will prevent you from getting your dog shaved down like this
. And makes line brushing your dog a necessity every single day. On top of that, these dogs are bred by either karen from down the street who has no idea what animal husbandry is, or by the amish who churn them out. Neither of which is a dog you want in your house or as a pet. Even more, these breeders or whoever is selling these dogs nearly always recommend waiting until the dog is nearly a year for the dog be groomed, which guarantees the dog will be matted and need to be shaved down and hate going to the groomer. A good poodle breeder will have their puppies groomed several (3+) times before they even send them home and recommend frequent grooming. This is why people give these dogs away so frequently. Want a dog that doesn't shed? Get a poodle. Poodles don't "shed less," they don't shed at all.
Lies commonly told by people selling golden doodles
>he's a mini
The dog could be as big as either parent, so good luck getting a small dog when one parent is 180 lb bernese mountain dog.
>he doesn't shed
Poodles don't shed at all. Doodles will still shed, just not as much
>he doesn't need to be groomed until he's 8 months old
Enjoy your matted dog and shave down. See you in a year for the whole thing to be repeated.
>they have such a good temperament
If this dog was bred in a puppy mill, that is not a pet, that is a livestock animal. When susan down the street breeds to dogs together just for the money, she's also probably not socializing or handling these dogs or exposing them to sounds or new people.You are not guaranteed a golden retriever temperament just because a parent or grandparent was a GR. Even then, that's based on the individual temperament of the parent as well, and you know those puppy mills dogs are probably not very nice since they don't have to be.
>merle
There's probably barely even any poodle in there at that point.
I don't care, I have a doodle that literally doesn't shed, but one of her parents was backbred to poodle(so that aprent was 75% poodle approx), and she's great. She was expensive though, and her breeder did talk about getting groomed before 6 months, though I cut her hair myself. Yes I'm bad and don't brush her enough but i do bathe her(and then groom her after) multiple times per month.
Love these dogs, they don't deserve their reputation. They're extremely high energy, very intelligent and s b***h to groom so that keeps a good 90% of people from properly caring for them. Huskydoodles are the best.
>Huskydoodles are the best.
Male husky female poodle?
Wat? Huskypoo, Huskydoodle.
>permanently wet dog
that one is just extra shaggy
What about wolfoodles?
Would a wolf poodle be a woodle or a polf
>wolf with more intelligence
genuinely scary
And sexy.
Less. Just more biddable. “Smart” border collies consistently fail a simple rope puzzle that wolves consistently pass.
>Marshall-Pescini, S., Basin, C. & Range, F. A task-experienced partner does not help dogs be as successful as wolves in a cooperative string-pulling task. Sci Rep 8, 16049 (2018).
In what world is doing commands without consistent rewards a sign of intelligence? The “smart” dogs are just so dumb they work for free. A wolf may learn to come when called the first time but they will never listen unless the reward is worth more than what they want to do. They may not do ANY command unless they first verify you have food with you. A dog will always come even if they haven’t been paid in weeks because they are stupid.
Had a toy poodle growing up, dude was rad.
Where is he now anon?
Standards are top tier dogs.
Good breed generally, but most owners underestimate how frequent they need grooming and the dog ends up being unkempt.
>how frequent they need grooming
Well, how many times is that anon?
They need to be cut and thoroughly washed every month or two at a minimum to prevent hair mats, but will need more frequent washing anytime they get visibly dirty because their coat traps more dirt unlike double coat dogs that shed dirt off their coat.
Poodles are awesome dogs. Owning a well bred standard poodle is based.
What I cannot tolerate is the whole "doodle"/designer "breeds" trend. People paying thousands of dollars for literal mutts is fricking gay. Also they're ugly.
I don't have one but they're some of the best dogs I encounter in the dog park. Playful, up for wrestling and running and friendly to strangers. Also never an issue with aggression. Some other anon mentioned this but they've got a surprisingly intimidating bark. I'd definitely keep one in another life.
I do not like them. I particularly dislike poodle owners. Its a certain type of subaru driving c**ts that have these.
Sorry you can’t keep up with the vapewagon bois. Keep right except to pass brah.
How much should I pay for a miniature poodle in Australia?
I have no idea where I can get this kind of info
After seeing this thread the day before I came into possessionof a poodle myself
when can I start giving her ridiculous haircuts
Toy poodle was the absolute best pet I've ever had. 13 years of having a hyper-intelligent, loyal, based af fluff ball shadowing me everywhere. I miss you Frodo.
They seem alright, not as dysgenic as small breeds or pitbulls. Poodles seem homosexual and posh but that's only because people give them ridiculous hairstyles and treat them like yorkshire handbag rats.
>NOOOOO HOW DARE YOU DO SOMETHING FUN WITH YOUR DOG THAT LITERALLY DOESNT HARM THEM, HINDER THEM OR EFFECT THEM IN ANY WAY OTHER THAN AESTHETICALLY NOOOOOOO
Hehe fun dog coats/cuts go brrr
that looks so good, then I checked out other cuts the groomer made and the vaporeon one looked like a fricking abomination
Nice dogs, it's a shame that so many people give them daft shaving furcuts and treat them as a living topiary rather then a dog.
tell me you know nothing about the breed and their cuts without telling me. quit being moronic for like 5 minutes.
full hair is better because it makes them more resistant to duck hunting in cold water
Yeah but makes them drown from the weight of their own wet fur
Neurotic and weird-lookin
Yeah
Maybe it's just all the owners of the pure bred poodles, but every single one of them is prissy or a big stressing sissy.
Doodles, designer mutts are huge buttholes and I have no idea where it comes from. Labs are not like this, Poodles are not like this, Sheepdogs are not like this, bernese, no matter the mix. Every single doodle is just fricking weird.
Never had a purebred Poodle or a cross until very recently.
My mom emergency adopted a golden doodle a few years ago (elderly couple died and it needed a home) and she was one of the sweetest dogs I've ever met. Extremely affectionate towards my mom, playful and energetic at times but chill most other times. Just a really great dog.
I recently got a Giant Schnauzer/Standard Poodle and he has also been just one of the best dogs I've ever owned. Love him to death. Every time I go for a walk someone inevitably wants to pet him and tells me how nice he is.
I really slept on Poodles, they're great dogs.
It is true that they are too smart for their own good, but that's just a training thing.
My wife wants a poodle but I feel like they're b***h dogs. I like a dog that's a good companion and feels like my bro, like a german sheperd or lab. Can a man take his poodle with him around town without feeling like a huge homosexual?
>b***h dogs
They're like black labs but more aggressive and independent
>can be emasculated by a hunting dog
You were never a man to begin with, so don't worry about it.
the only dogs that scream "huge homosexual" are any pit fighting dog
Poodles are vicious
>Can a man take his poodle with him around town without feeling like a huge homosexual?
>not showing off your princess
You're the homosexual, anon
love mine but she's neurotic as frick. if she hears a single floorboard she barks.
Disturbing mutants with unreadable facial expressions
Inferior to australian shepherds
wtf it's one the most expressive breeds
dog, but it's a sheep
I would love to get a standard pood. I think they're gorgeous.
It's a shame that dogs that are generally popular with women get a bad rap due to misogyny. It was poodles for a while, now it's Chihuahuas and purse-dogs. The reality is that every dog can be a good dog, and if you hate a breed because it's popular with women, it may be time to take your medication.
Poodles and Chihuahuas stay winning.
I like the little ones too but Standards are beyond based, just smart working dogs. When I was in university they had training dogs on campus now and then and holy frick can those motherfrickers bark, you always think of them as "prissy" dogs or whatever but they can spook the shit out of you
Australian shepherds fricking suck
Theyre the epitome of a shitty memebreed
did you reply to the wrong post again
t. Siberian Fatsky
Lmao that pic
Haha
Standard poodles can get REAL defensive, real quick. Just like Dalmatians, their cartoonish reputation hides they're both capable and sometimes bite-happy working dogs.
I had standards growing up. Best dogs in the world. They have such personalities and intellects. They're a step beyond dogs.
Has nothing to do with misogyny, it's because most people think of the super fancified, painstakingly groomed show poodles and think they look ridiculous and foppish. Most people have never even met a poodle and have no idea that they're some of the smartest and most good-natured and loyal breeds that exists, and that normal haircuts for them are fine and you don't actually have to spend $600 every month getting them a perfect english saddle cut
Cute poodle.
>due to misogyny
Do culture warriors really?
I own a cavapoo
I walk him twice a day and play with him a lot
He is very friendly, not that intelligent and not very athletic
He is good at playing with other dogs, good at mirroring and reading body language
Mostly he just wants to sniff things, piss on things especially strange things, chase and be chased and play
The other cavapoos that I've met never get taken on walks and have owners who neglect them and they're psychos who bully my dog
Btw I think that they have serious health problems
Brushing them constantly so they don't matt is a pain in the ass
Having to clean out his eyes daily is a pain in the ass
Cost of regular trims is ridiculous
It's my mother's dog but I still love him but I wouldn't recommend getting one, they shouldn't be bred most likely
If I ever got a dog it'd probably be a miniature poodle.
Cute and fun to look at, never owned one though
Poodles: Regal intelligent athletic hardworking dogs
Doodles: Neurotic high-strung abominations
Doodles are just owned by morons who don't even walk them so no wonder they're high strung
My doodle is just fine. Like any other dog, it's all about how you train them. That said, I will admit that she is way more hyper than any other dog I have owned. As long as it doesn't affect anyone, I let her be as hyper as she wants.
Smart well tempered dogs.
I have a goldendoodle. She's super hyper and pretty awesome. I used to not like poodles until I got her. Now, I'm a big fan. they're also one of the most intelligent dog breeds.
They're based but I wouldn't bother with the weird haircuts. Having one as a hunting dog would be neat.
earlier in the week I saw a st bernard-poodle crossbreed
wack
That's cool anon
Too smart for their own good
Fricking excellent dogs. Love all poodles. Their coat can be a hassle to maintain or just expensive if you have them "prettied-up". Everything else, just awesome.
And sometimes their owners'! Mischievous buggers.
Amazing dogs undeserving of their Disney reputation
What Disney reputation?
Uppity spoiled middle aged female dogs who will walk on your balls and give you orders
I'm sold
>verification not required
disgusting, putrid, vile of disney to do this. which movies are these depictions in so i know never to watch them?
Georgette is from Oliver and Company. She's a washed-up MILF actress who still has her looks.
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