Buyer question
Is a Poodle good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Poodle 4 out of 5 for beginners (easy to train).
Source: the Poodle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Poodle in the Animal Library
The detail
Bred in Germany as a water retriever and later refined in France, the Poodle comes in Standard, Miniature and Toy sizes. All three are bright, athletic and low-shedding, and all need regular professional grooming and a job for their minds.
- Temperament
- Bright, proud, athletic
- Best fit
- Families, allergy homes
- Trainability
- 5 out of 5 (Among the smartest)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Std: 1 hr; Toy: less)
- Grooming load
- 5 out of 5 (Clip every 4–6 wks)
What to weigh
The coat never stops growing and mats quickly, so professional grooming every four to six weeks is a lifetime cost. Poodles are sensitive and can become anxious or noisy when bored or left alone too long.