Malfredos Poodles

Introduction

Hi there,welcome to my site!

My name is Jane and i am owned by my gorgeous Toy Poodles , I say owned because as soon as i saw my first little bundle of brown fluff (Malfoy) i was instantly hooked as im sure any new poodle puppy owner will understand . I now have 5 adorable dogs all with different charming personalities .Two of my poodles (not my chocs) came from bad homes but after lots of love and attention they are fab little babies that chill out on the sofa most of the time .

I have been owned by Toy Poodles for just over 4 years and i have to admit before i got my first.. Malfoy, id never have dreamt they were "THE DOGS" for me but now id have no other breed. . I've never come closer to being emotionally attached to another animal, They are sweet,snuggly, sensitive, and very intellegent.

Not only are they in touch with your emotions but they have a personality like no other dog. Give them lots of love and you will never regret it for the rest of your life They are Velcro dogs, so if you don't want a dog that follows your every move, this would not be the dog for you. I love the way they walk proud when out, the way they bounce about when playing and have that arrogant "look at me" look ...nose in air ! when groomed

I think you can safely say ..Im hooked

All my dogs are my pets and i do occasionally have the odd litter available which will also be sold as pets only

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The Origin and History of the Poodle

The poodle is by no means a new breed. The first poodle breed standard was compiled by The Poodle Club in 1886, but, several hundred years prior to this, the poodle was featured in works of art and literature, dating as far back as 1510. It is interesting to note that even in works which are 500 years old, not only is the shape of the dog a prominent feature, but also its devoted, loyal nature.

Probably due to the age of the breed, there is some confusion concerning its origin. Some say it originated in Germany, some favour France and others feel that it originated in Russia. The poodle was first used to retrieve game from the water, as well as to hunt truffles. Since then, it has also been used to pull milk carts in countries such as Brussels(larger standard size) and to delight circus audiences worldwide as a popular performer. In addition, many ladies, especially the ladies of France, liked to keep a poodle as a fashionable companion dog.

The tradition of clipping the non moulting coat of the poodle originated due to the fact that, whilst in the water, the hair on the hindquarters weighed the dog down and tired it whilst it was swimming. The hair was therefore clipped from the hindquarters, but retained elsewhere for protection of the heart, lungs and joints. The topknot was grown on the head and tied with a coloured ribbon to distinguish a particular dog from others it may have been working with.

In order to carry out the tasks it was used for, the poodle had to be versatile, bold, wise, trainable, athletic, devoted and loyal. In addition to this it proved itself to be a tender and loving dog with a real sense of fun.

These characteristics are still present in today's poodle and are the reason why it is such a popular and versatile breed.