STANDARD POODLE Pros, Cons & Personality of this Large Breed Dog
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Considering a Poodle as your family pet? Here's all the Pros and Cons you need to know about this breed. Standard Poodles are incredibly smart, fun and affectionate dogs that love to cuddle and be a part of your everyday life. They make wonderful family dogs that are great companions, love kids and learn quickly. The major drawback is extensive grooming needs! Check out my video for insider tips.
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Unknown to most people. Poodles are athletes. Goofy smart loving athletes that love to challenge you. They're the best.
That is true. My poodle loved to fetch and catch balls. I used to bounce a tennis ball at crazy angles for him to try to catch and he could do it 99% of the time. He also loved to go hiking-I live in portland and would take him hiking in the Gorge or on Mr. Hood and he could scramble up steep rocky trails like he was a mountain goat. Poodles rule!
Athletes and couch potatoes in equal measure. 😅💜
There are also used as rescue and therapy dogs.
@@ryanmadsen3982 Right on!
My poodle is a very tired athlete then 😂
I had a red standard poodle named Bronson, he passed away on the 5th of april this year at the age of 12. Such an amazing dog he was always so loyal and happy, stopped 3 burglary attempts and made friends quickly, we couldnt say the word "treat" because he ran to the drawer where we had them he was soo smart and funny and cute and adorable, miss you bronnie, fly high
Deepest sympathy for your loss. I think dogs are angels.
My condolences. Was it from natural causes? I’m asking because my standard boy is going to be 11 in December and I’m dreading every birthday now since I know that they only live about 12 years.
@@PinkieUwU dogs are precious angels.
My Black standard poodle was 11 when she got put down. It was about a month before my twelfth birthday. I loved her so much and she was so loyal and we loved eachother so much. Often fairly protective of me as I was like her little sister. Miss her lots 😢😊
April 5th is my birthday. I’m so sorry for your lost. :(
I have 2 standard Poodles, one of which is a foster fail. The 1st one I got at 8 weeks old. They are both 3 years old and beautiful. They eat everything I eat and are healthy and happy babies. They each have their own kitty and love the kitties. They sleep with me cuddle. They are so sweet and lovable as well as spoiled. Riley will run up to anyone and wants to give them hugs and kisses. She has gotten better at not doing that. God Bless Always
Having a Standard Poodle is just like having another person dressed in a wooly suit living at your house. Fantastic breed, no other breed comes close to the intelligence, loyalty and number of laughs you will have over the years. Please remember that about every 6 weeks a standard needs to be clipped. If you can't afford the grooming you can learn to do it yourself if you invest in a good pair of electric clippers.
Do they make good guard dogs?
@Maree k not really they'll probably alert you when people are coming but they're not very territorial . Also mine really has the golden retriever personality she instantly loves everyone . She also is super obsessed with other dogs . But she's so hyped and playfull that she sometimes scares other dogs
She's still a puppy so she isn't fully trained yet
@@mareek2007 training can be useful. We had a terrier mix that we trained as a guard dog. We trained him that intruders he doesn't know are bad, we used "get" for intruders and "friend" to make him stop. It's definitely hard because you need some friends willing to act like intruders and get growled at by a puppy and be super careful doing this as it can make your dog aggressive if they dont listen 100% to you. Dont do this if you want a walking companion.
They are good guard dogs!
As Standard Poodle breeder, you nailed everything about this dog breed. I am a hunter and my friends used to make fun of me when we would go to our duck hunts and every one would bring their labs and I would show up with my Standard lol but my boy will shut up real quick when they saw him perform, they have webbed feet so they are extremely great swimmers. Amazing dog breed.
That's so awesome!
I think he knows you're talking about him. 😄
You know it! Smarter than people!
Pancake Circus yes😍😍😍😘
Standards are so very smart and have the ability to remember up to 100 words or commands, as well as the emotion you are conveying and your routines...they put actions together that I never trained them! My horses did that as well! I think they trained us...
LizardGorgeous
Oh he sooo knows.
Pancake Circus ok let’s not get ahead of ourselves
Poodle cuts were made from hunting necessity. The short areas to dry quicker, the longer parts are over their joints, hips, and heads to retain warmth.
Yes that is correct! But mostly those with those haircuts now are mainly for show, I doubt most Poodle owners really do use them for hunting.
Oh I didn't know that! Makes sense though, I believe poodles (standard) are very good swimmer and were assisting hunters to somehow retreive. They're such good dogs
The short areas were not only to dry quicker but to reduce weight/drag while swimming.
Anabelle Beauregard all poodle are good swimmers.
Do a TH-cam search on "hunting poodles". They have actually become more and more popular as hunting dogs...minus the fancy haircuts. It appears most hunters will put an insulated vest on them if they are going into cold water.
Had a standard for 12 years, he wasn't my pet, he was my brother and best friend
Very intelligent dogs.
My Standard Mike was smart, but saved it for things *he* wanted to do. Like learning how to open the refrigerator. Now, this was shortly after I started feeding my dogs a raw diet, and kept about 4 days of raw chicken and pork parts in the fridge for 2 dogs. I came home from work one day to sheer carnage! Mike had opened the fridge and dragged parts into all the various rooms, leaving a trail of bits and bobs along the way. And what he couldn't eat? The stuff he wanted to save for later? He buried.
In my duvet.
How much did you pay for your dog?
Susan Carley Oliver 😂👼🏽
Great story! Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed it.
When do they stop eating? I have a mini who is 5 months old and I've never met a dog who is as insatiable as he is.
Omg this is hilarious. Mine gets into the fridge as well! We had to get a hold lock for Axel after he ate a pound of raw short ribs.
I have 2 standards, and one of them literally watches anime (and only anime) and I swear understands what their saying. He is so smart it's terrifying. He plots out how to get his brother in trouble. My other dog was abused for his first 5 months, so he's definitely a lot different than most poodles. He is always nervous, especially with water and new places or situations. Their funny personalities are amazing. My older dog didn't want to go out in the rain (he's a pompous pup) and went down my stairs to the backyard a step every ten seconds.
Ours love live PD A LOT! They watch other shows too, but wanna play along with the k9's on Live PD. It's hilarious.
Poodles are amazing dogs. I have 3 and I love them more than kids.
A dog of culture
It shows that you obviously love your dog, Poodles are amazing dogs, I have a miniature poodle that I love with my life.
Michelle Khan Are mini poodles as small as they seem or are they more like standard? I want a mini bc I don't like big dogs and toy poodles I'm scared of leaving them alone for too long
World Cup Kiwi they are just like standards. I have one that we’ve had for 15 years that was raised alongside our standard and he is just a scaled-down version. They have a tendency to bark, but that can be taken care of with a little training. They are excellent dogs!
Hi sorry it’s a long time since you commented. But I just wanted to ask where did you get him/her?
Michelle Khan i Love my mini a lot too
I have a standard poodle. One of the best decision i made was get this smart fella. Intelligent, family oriented, has a loud bark and not an incessant barker. Keeps you active. I would strongly recommend.
there are 0 cons for poodles. i own 3 :)
Grimm5 goals! I have one and don't know how I could do another but I want at least two.
There is 1 x con. The price of grooming. I also have 3 and I pay close to $300 every other month to groom them. Of course it is worth it cause they are amazing.
@@rebellucy5610 ughhh, me too! but they are worth it.
Grimm5 If you do not count their conniving intelligence.. It sometimes beats me every time!! A poodle person since 1960s!
Cost of grooming is easily offset by their lack of shedding💜💚💙🐩
I have a standard for a service dog. One important point you didn’t discuss regarding grooming is their hairy ears. The hair inside a poodle’s ears must be plucked pretty regularly and they are prone to ear infections due to their love of water and the floppy ears. Regular care can prevent infection.
Can I ask, what do you mean by plucking, can you trim the inside of the ears with scissors?
@@unaestrella1876 She means literal plucking. Most poodle owners literally pull the hair our of the dog's ear canal - or have their groomer do it. Otherwise it traps water and you'll have a fungal or bacterial infection on your hands. Another point is that sometimes poodles need their anal glands manually expressed - not always though. If you need that done your vet will do it for a small fee.
@@unaestrella1876 Wouldn't recommend scissors - just the thought of a nervous dog with sharp objects in soft areas isn't pretty.
and use a medicated ear flush
My vet doesn't believe in ear hair plucking. Says it's unnecessary. She recommends that I keep the hair trimmed and combed and watch for signs of something wrong. It's been 1 year and my boy hasn't had any type of ear problems.
After owning four Standards through my life I take exception to considering the Border Collie as smarter. Poodles think! They plan, and they have an exceptional memory, remembering where they left something important four- five days before. They are the smartest of all dog breeds and subsequent research and testing has proven this to be so. They also have the uncanny ability to read a persons energy field and whether its negative or positive. My dog would lead me away from meeting anyone they considered negative or with ill intent. On the other hand stay would often lead me to meet others who were positive or outgoing and friendly. Standard poodles I trust with my life and as I enter my final years I am arranging to have two more as life companions and boating buddies. Just love 'em!
I'm curious if you have any citation on the research for the dog intelligence you are referring to.
@@jfkst1 Read all the responses below. Research can't tell you what owners can.
@@corboon7224
No doubt. But researchers can test objectively and owners can't. Every breed owner swears their breed is the smartest. Not even sure intelligence itself if testable so much as biddability. I do know studies that attempt to isolate intelligence show wolves are far more intelligent than any dog, despite low biddability.
I agree with all you say. I don't know if our poodle is typical, but he has NO desire to break "the rules". I can put my dinner on the coffee table and go back into the kitchen to get some salt .. and he won't touch a thing. When he knows what you want ... he wants it too. Also, he creates his own games, is cooperative, enthusiastic, and playful .. but yes, a couch potato when nothing interesting is going on. And I don't think I ever laughed as much with this dog as I did when I was poodle-less.
Carol Patton let's switch poodles. Mine loves to grab food that isn't hers. In fact, she believes everything is hers. It's a poodle world, she's a poodle girl. 😂
My Standard leaves our food alone also. Even if it falls on the floor in the kitchen he will wait. If I give him permission to eat it he will but otherwise he leaves it for me to pick up. The only person he takes food from is my 3 year old and that's because he thinks our daughter is his baby and she has always given her food to him. I just tell him to go lay down when she is eating. Love how obedient Standard Poodles and loving this breed is!!
Quick question: We’re getting a standard poodle puppy and I want to know, if a puppy gets bored does it just sit on the couch? Puppies are basically little kids. Needs tons of attention and training. Will the puppy try to play or rest? I’m guessing it will try to play, because older dogs don’t play as much and that’s probably one reason why they rest on the couch. Thanks
He sounds delightful. I like your line about laughing.
Mine 4.5 months old and recently discovered she can reach on top tables and counters. She steals food.
can't afford to own or take care of a dog right now, so i live vicariously through standard poodle videos like yours, haha. i've never owned a dog, but somehow, i've just fallen in love with poodles over the years. it just tickles me to hear that they're excellent first-time dogs! i really hope to find a lifelong friend in one someday if i ever find the means.
this video is very informative & encouraging, thank you so much! odin is beautiful 🐩💜
Poodles are brilliant!
I had a miniature that I actually taught to work cattle. He was by far better than my two border collies.
Really! Did it come naturally to him? Or did you need to do some serious training? This woman is saying that the feudal is second in intelligence to the border collie. You don't agree with this?
@@yvonneclarke8888 the top 5 is usually agreed upon.
Doberman
Golden retriever
German shepherd
Poodles
Border collie
@@pickettmandi Is this for rounding up sheep and cattle, or intelligence?
My Toy poodle rounds up the chickens and puts them in the Coop. Amazing to watch him work.
My poodle makes me so happy, he’s turning 7 years old this week and I don’t know what I would do without him, his imperfections are perfect.
I have had poodles all my life. 3 miniatures and 1 standard. They are my heart.
Would you recommend miniatures more or standards? What’s the biggest difference personality wise?
@@maziz9721 it just depends on you. The miniatures are easy to travel with. The standards are heavy and take up a lot of space. We have traveled with both. Miniatures seem to be more clingy at times where standards are more independent. I loved them both and glad that I got to experience my standard. I wouldn't take that back for anything.
Having had several dogs in the family growing up... Spending the last 11 years with my Standard Poodle has been an utterly life changing experience.
I've never bonded with a dog like I have my boy here.. He's a senior dog now, a little slower.. But still a playful, smart and affectionate goofball.
And he's only gotten more cuddly and loving with age.. Always sleeping as close to me as possible.
Poodles, especially the Standards, are such wonderful creatures.
This 🥹
My 3 yr old standard was recently kept for a few days by a family with a one year old baby. They bonded immediately and he became protective and slept by the baby’s bed.
My one is fantastic with babies. He’s very sensible and knows how to act with babies.
My Lucy just turned 12 April 2020. She is a miniature poodle. She went blind 2 years ago. She is so smart and confident, that her blindness has not changed her attitude or her routine. She still loves to play and go for her daily walk. She has proven how smart poodles are. I love my Lucy to the moon and back.
Is She alive now
Isn’t it amazing how much love and joy a dog can bring to our lives? I got my first dog by default about eight years ago. Never wanted an animal until I saw a golden being neglected and left at home alone 10-16 hours a day. I called the owner and politely asked if I could have his dog. He said yes! He just didn’t have time for him. It was the best phone call I ever made! Eight years later and millions of snuggles and kisses later...... It is definitely a commitment. A commitment I have not regretted for one second.
Aw that is so nice that you rescued this dog, Golden Retrievers have so much love to give.
People may also find useful to be aware of about poodles, from a veterinary standpoint, the common conditions they can develop. I think it is important to be aware of predispositions, as providing good veterinary care is also important if anyone is considering a poodle. These include;
- Ear infections, due to the floppy, large, and hairy nature of their ears. It is important to keep their ears clean and dry to help minimise the risk of an infection developing.
- Standard poodles are more prone to GDV due to their deep-chested anatomy. Especially so in large males.
- Addison's Disease - an endocrinopathy also known as hypoadrenocorticism
My wonderful Standard Poodle died of Addison’s Disease after five years of expensive treatment. Best dog I have ever known. I miss him still.
Aimee Alexander If you decide to buy a Poodle have them genetically tested.
She has never been sick a day in her life. She is ten.
I'll add hip dysplasia to the list. My poodle was a very active girl and she developed hip dysplasia later in life.
This is why you do research and get a pup from a reputable breeder who health tests.
We had a toy poodle for 16.5 years, and would love a larger version again someday 🐩 thx for sharing Odin with us 💖🇨🇦
Deb InPEI I have a Standard and I love her.
@@shadrach6299 I had a mini for 15 years too. Standards are a larger version! Same energy and love but larger package!
I have five poodles 2standards 3toys
Random Randonie did the toys get along with the standards well? I have a toy poodle now want to get a standard too!
My 18 year old poodle just passed away two weeks ago. Poodles are the best breed.
Everything you said was on point! I have a cavapoo and he is basically a living teddy bear. Doesn't bark, doesn't shed, very affectionate, LOVES water (we always have to be careful when bathing because he will jump right in), and super smart. Like creepy smart lol. But a comedian. Like ripping blankets off us when he wants our attention, he does this boxing act where he stands on 2 legs and punches the air with his paw lol. Best pet to have!
Lol so cute about the bath water 😂
Relating to prey drives with dogs: It is possible to train your dog that they don't give in to their instincts so fast making it easier to control them however you won't be able to train it out completely. If you think about getting a dog for the first time and you look into different dog breeds there is a little tip I can give you. Every breed that has lop ears is usually a hunting dog (and yes, while breeds like the Golden Retriver make great family dogs they are hunting dogs and usually come with a strong prey drive) so if a prey drive is nothing you want to deal with better stay off those breeds. Than again every dog is different and has a unique character, just because a breed is known for certain traits doesn't mean they are all the same. But please keep in mind that these are traits that maybe you will have to deal with.
At the moment people are really into "special" breeds like the Malamute, Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, Kangal, etc. and buy them without proper research. They don't know what they are getting into and unfortunately many dogs get abandoned in shelters because they are a lot of hard work. Be responsible before buying a dog and always be honest with yourself if you are capable of handling the dog breed that you want to own. When a breed is not recommanded for first time owners there is a reason to it.
Standard poodles not being dominating is purely based upon personality - my poodle is extremely dominant and she will tell any dog who is boss if they try to challenge her.
This 😂 my tony doesn't like to share me lol
I love how as she's talking about how poodles are not naturally regal Odin's got his leg up in the background proving that exact point.
Derpy is the PERFECT word. My Standard can run and jump like a gazelle but topples over while peeing on trees if the dirt mound around them is too high and narrow when he's really happy, we call it his 'muppet run' because he looks like a muppet dog.
They are amazing dogs. I recommend having multiple, as they are very social animals. You can get larger or smaller, depending on the breeder, as well as different colors, including multicolor (parti). Best advice I got was to make sure you go to a reputable breeder. Poodles were insanely popular in the mid-twentieth century, and were overbred. So, you need to make sure all the proper precautions were taken to minimize health issues. Amazing, amazing dogs.
They also make AMAZING service dogs! I watch a girl who had a standard as a service dog/ support dog for her Cystic Fibrosis & they make a great team/family!
Are you talking about the Frey family? Their poodle was one of the first times I ever considered getting this type of dog. I had never seen a poodle that doesn't look like a traditional poodle, and he seems so sweet.
@@juliagraf yes ma'am! Peter and Mary Frey! I have Lupus with a seizure disorder, so I'm looking at getting a standard that might be able to detect my seizures. Watching their dog, Ollie, made me fall in love with standards! Also, my granddaughter is allergic to pet dander, so that's also a reason for my looking at a standard.
Odin is adorable! You're blessed!
I love the Freys. They’re how I found out that poodles are awesome service dogs. I got my poodle with the intention of training him as my (light) mobility dog but he didn’t grow enough. He was supposed to be 60-70 pounds (he has massive parents) and he’s only 40 pounds. So now he’s just a pet which is pretty unfortunate but I loved him too much to get a different dog instead, and can’t afford a second one lol
Yes!! The Frey life!! It's so funny to me how ppl know about them now! I have followed them since the Scottland vlogs and now there channel as grown and so many ppl know them! But there one of the reasons (Lol I also have a lung disease so that was also a main factor) I got my mostly poodle (he is a F1B Goldendoodle) Service Dog!! He does medical and psychiatric alerts and tasks! (And once I get a mobility harness he will also train for light mobility tasks) but there so smart! He was potty trained in less then 3 days! He also has learend all his tasks super fast! Poodles are great dogs! Honestly if my dog wasn't a working dog, then he would be crazy. Because they are so smart they need something to channel there smarts into and to feel full filled. If he had to stay at home I think he would be a crazy dog. Idk how ppl get poodles just for stay at home pets, as I know mine would be crazy and looking for something to full fill his desire to work and use his brain! My dog so smart, he doesn't play with his food puzzle ball (they have to figure out how to roll it to get the food out) but he unscrews the top and OPENS it! He knows how to use his teeth and paws to unscrew it! I love him, but he is 1 smart dog 😊
@@ginamarie6462 that surprises me that if he had big parents that he is only 40 pounds! Lol, are they sure they know who the dad is? Or was he the runt of the litter? My dogs mom was 50 pounds and his dad was 65. So my boys right between them at 62 pounds! And all his litter siblings range in size from 50 to 80 (the 80 pound one is the biggest, but in all honesty it's over weight, all the healthy weight ones are between 50 and 65 pounds xD) but if ur dogs parents where big that surprises me he was so small. Are u going to get another dog to train?
My aunt had an apricot standard poodle when I was little . He was my best pal and gentle with me. Always loved that breed. Xx
FYI - Standards can have different coats. I’ve had very “tight wire/terrier like coated” poodles, as well as more soft coated poodles. One of the things I look for a line of the softer coated poodle. I prefer to keep mine with “longer hair”, and she’s at the groomer every 4 weeks in Southern California where we have virtually no rain. I alternate just a bath, and blow dry ($50-60 dollars), and bath, blow dry AND CUT ($110). I have to be honest that if there is no rain, I often don’t pick up a brush between grooms, and she is never matted. Of course in a wet climate - probably not the case. One misnomer - like with many long haired dogs, longer hair does act to insulate the dog from hot weather. I run her often, and even in the CA desert, where it’s over 100 degrees 6 months of the year - she will overheat much more quickly in a short coat, than a longer coat. I am very guarded and of course run her on much shorter runs, more frequently during the hot part of the year - but my personal observation has been like many articles advocating the same. I am retired, but I have had nothing but Standard Poodles since I have been 20 years old. I can’t even tell you with accuracy the dozens of friends and acquaintances who have ended up with Standards themselves (and multiples of them) after knowing mine. They are hard to beat. Easy, easy to housebreak, train, wonderful companions, no shedding, mine rarely sick, and long lives. Although controversial mine have ALL been self (free) feeders. Dry food and water out 24/7. I have never had a Standard that over-eats, or has been anything but perfect weight. I am lucky to live in a temperate climate with a secure yard, and mine have all used a doggy door 24/7 as pups, and housebroken 100% in 2-3 days. Easiest pet in the world - self feeds, self bathrooms, and a long walk or “run” every day.
BH FOODIE Thanks for info, I agree with you! Never will I ever have anything but a standard poodle. My Sunny was my 4th dog and first standard poodle. I miss her and the secure atmosphere she created for me. I’m planning on my 2nd right now. She’ll be a Brown standard and will probably be my last. I’m 75 with no health issues and a very active walker. I’m gonna have a great time😊
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I have 2 poodles currently. My female has a more tightly curled wirey coat while my males coat is softer and less curled. I find her actually easier to cut, but harder to brush.
What you are saying about the different coats is so true. My first had to be brushed regularly and felted really bad no matter what I did. My current standard never needs brushing. I brush her but she doesn’t tangle, mat or felt. I’ve had 4 and their coats definitely vary.
Best breed ever!
My Nanna had a poodle as a hearing aide dog and companion. Amazing pet and loved working for her. Smart, scary smart, I swear he could read Nann's mind, they were so in tune.
I ADORE them, being asthmatic, it's the dog for me.I don't care about toy, mini or standard - gimme all! I was a bit in tears - saw a man whose children though he needed a companion and then surprised him with a standard puppy (looked a lot like Odin) and this man's video: get this: is entitled: God's greatest gift to humans is the POODLE. Imagine that. I've been watching the development of Odin. Thank you so much
I have a poodle too and asthmatic no problems
My sweet poodle Frodo passed away 2 1/2 years ago and I still think about him every day. He was my first dog, and I was hesitant about getting a poodle at first but my partner talked me into it. I guess I had some of the misconceptions mentioned at the beginning of this video, and I couldn’t have been more wrong! Poodles are the best!
Me and my sister have had 5 black standards between us over the last 30 years. I love all kinds of dogs, but after my first poodle (Abigail - Abby) there's no way I could get any other type of dog. And if the costs of grooming is an issue it's really not that difficult to learn how to groom them yourself, especially if you're going to keep them in a puppy cut (which I always preferred). My sister gave me Abby as a surprise Christmas gift and I wasn't sure if I was up for owning a poodle (although I loved her poodles). Abby turned out to be a super dog in every way. She was so athletic and playful yet so gentle with children. She was great around people and other dogs. And we had a bond I've never experienced with another pet. I think I have one more poodle left in me (Abby passed away 5 years ago at the age of 16). My sister travels a lot so I do get my "poodle fix" pretty regularly when I babysit her 2 girls. The only question is do I stick with black or do I go with a different color. I if did go for a different color it would be a red or brown/chocolate one.
so true once you go poodle you never go back
You are spot on about the grooming aspect. My girlfriend and trim our Poodle Wally every time and just give him the same type of cut as you. Cant argue about the money savings, even if it takes an hour and a half or so
I've had black and white. My experience with white is that they seem to have a shorter life span. I prefer either black or (the one I'm getting in August) a chocolate... But that's just my personal opinion.
Go Red-Chocolate!! 🥰
I'm glad you can get to groom the dog at home. If I got a dog with poodle in it, I would definitely not go to the groomers when I learn to do it myself. What's a puppy cut? I can look it up. If I learn to groom the dog myself, do I ever have to take him to the groomers? Maybe once would be fine for me. The only thing stopping me from getting these kind of dogs is the groomers haha. How often should you brush, everyday? And do you always wash the dog after you groom him?
I have a Standard and a mini. They are originally from Germany and they are water dogs they are bread for hunting basically the live the retrieve.
Poodles have those cuts because they have no undercoat. No cuts have keep their joints warm from cold water. So all The cuts are not just for showing.
Poodles have been around for a long time. I have a mini yes he barks but it not that bad. He a very sweet little pup. He his toys and he is soo smart!!!
Soo in all means poodles rule!! 🐩👑
I listened... but watched oden the whole time. Reminded me of my poodle so was mesmerized
I'm researching for my first pup, and I definitely found your video very informative! It makes me more excited to get my dog!
I have a miniature poodle and he is the best dog I've ever had. So smart, gentle and docile. I love him more than life. He was house broken in 1 month and never had an accident in the house and never chewed anything when he was a puppy either.
They don't start a fight but they are no push over either!...
My cousin had a black Standard poodle female who one night started acting strange. Her two girls and her were movie watching and her husband's was away on business. Her dog was agitated and wanted into the attached garage. As soon as soon as my cousin let her into the garage the dog went crazy barking and attacking. The guy who broke into the garage ran out through the open door and was repeatedly knocked down and bite, before getting to his car down the street. My cousin was amazed at the dog's protection ability. The guy was arrested because he went to the hospital for dog bite wounds. He was a felon. My cousins girls were 8-10yrs. The dog Definately protected them.
That's awesome!! Poodles are amazing watch dogs they are always very alert
We had a medium sized poodle growing up and he had a great disposition. Exactly like you described in your dog. Not yappy or fussy. I would definitely have another one.
I’m 66 yrs old and have had a variety of dogs in my life. We chose a standard poodle as our family dog about 4 years ago. I cannot tell you how happy we are that we brought our boy “Brody” into our life! What a wonderful breed!!! I was like so many who had the wrong preconceived ideas about them. Everything you’ve said here about this breed has been our experience. Like you, I love the breed and will ALWAYS have one at my side.
So happy I came across this video. My husband and I have been talking about getting a poodle for our first family animal. Thank you!❤️
I already have a standard poodle, i just watched this because our poodles look EXACTLY alike!
Also my poodle drools in his sleep. 😂
Mine too!
Mine three!
Where did you go for your breeder? Looking for one for my wife
I groom my own. Have done it for several years. He does very well. Saved so much money!
I loved our standard poodle Bruno, he just passed away last year at the age of 14! That’s pretty old for a large dog. The best way to describe him was smart, sensitive, and flamboyant. My family describes him as a real friend. One of the most people-oriented dogs I ever met. He knew your feelings
It’s so crazy that the first video I saw from you, was when you posted your first video with Odin, just a few weeks after you posted it. But the crazy thing is that I watched it without owning a dog, now I’m watching this with my own poodle boy, a black miniature poodle!
Hello, I’m so glad to have come across your channel. Odin is just gorgeous! I have 3 standard poodles, Keira, Chelsea and Ruby. They are the love of my families life. I too, keep them trimmed short due to our busy lifestyle and I also think they are much easier to keep well groomed and looking and feeling great. I am lucky that my girl’s have a low prey drive. We live on a hobby farm in Western Australia where our other pets include chickens, guinea fowl, geese, guinea pigs, birds, a cat and a horse. Thankfully my girl’s are fantastic with all of them and can be completely trusted to not hurt them. I’ve always adored poodles especially standards, I can’t imagine life without them. So loving and affectionate. Have a lovely day!
You are spot-on with everything you said! I am a professional dog trainer and the dog my husband and I presently have is our fourth Standard Poodle. They are wonderful dogs, which is probably why they're mixed with so many other breeds. Our Finn is smart, playful and so affectionate. He's 55 lbs. but thinks he's a lap dog. Loves nothing better than to climb in your lap for a snuggle. 😁 Loves people and gets along well with other dogs too. I too hate shedding and drooling and love that these dogs do neither! They are definitely a vastly underrated breed, mostly because people don't know or understand much about them. But maybe that's a good thing so they are not spoiled by overbreeding.
Getting my first standard poodle in October! She’s currently a week old and also the same color as Odin! I’m so excited and thank you for the super informational video!
Love my standard to bits and pieces, he’s the snuggliest sweetest boy
Thanks for making this video. I'm getting my first standard poodle puppy this weekend! :)
I’m so glad I found this video! Thank you for sharing your experience with Odin, he’s gorgeous!
I also used to think poodles were the fru-fru type of dogs as well until two years ago my friend adopted a 10 year old miniature poodle. We’re university students sharing an off campus apartment adding to my also already owning a toy pomchi mix, her dog, Max immediately took to my dog and were always great together, obviously in the beginning he was having accidents and anxiety attacks because of the adjustment of change in surroundings but after a few months he fit right in and is a very loving boy. Surprisingly although 10 years old he easily learned sit, down, and shake and knew exactly when we would walk the two so he’d wait for us by the door in the mornings or wake us up if we were running late 😅. He is one of the smartest dogs I’ve met! It’s also hilarious at times, when left alone after a certain amount of time, if my dog is sleeping instead of bothering her or us he’ll happily grab one of his plushies and throw them up in the air and play catch with himself 😂
This past year, I moved in with my partner and June 2018 we unexpectedly also adopted our now 2nd dog as I was volunteering at a nearby shelter, we had a case of a puppy mill nearby and our shelter took in a fraction of the animals kept in the hoarding situation, from the dogs brought in there was a toy poodle who after a course of 5 months bonded with me and I knew she had to be ours, although she’s had a horrible past and little to no human interaction and is very skittish, she is very loving and even though frightened of men in general, she quickly became attached to my partner as well. In the beginning when we brought her home i was scared she and my pomchi weren’t going to get along because they’re both girls but they’ve surprisingly become really close and hilariously always ‘play’ (they do puppy pose at each other, chase one another, tackle each other then awkwardly stare at each other and that’s that 😂, it always cracks me up) together and never leave each other’s side. Our new addition never had potty issues with having accidents or anything and she just immediately assimilated into our daily lives. Also at 10 years old, we taught her sit though other tricks have been trickier 😅 who says you can’t teach old dogs new tricks!
Sorry for the long post! Poodles are simply so easy and incredibly amazing dogs ❤️
You just made me fall in love with your dog 🐕. Your dog is so sweet.
Was lucky to grow up with these dogs they are gorgeous
i’ve only watched half of the video and so far you’ve described exactly my boy Koda. he’s a standard poodle, he loves to be affectionate, super smart, chills anywhere, needs exercise but doesn’t need a huge house. poodles are the perfect dogs. i wasn’t sure about getting a poodle but then i got koda and i love him and can’t picture myself with any other breed.
and when i say he’s smart, he’s really smart. the week i got him he just turned 2 months old and i taught him to sit, shake, and lie down in one, maybe two days. it was amazing compared to my other dogs who took a while to learn.
he’s my first actual dog that i got and i take care of since i’m 17 and the other dogs are my parents if that makes sense
All of my STD'S know how to open door handles so I always have a deadlock as well......so intelligent, and full of personality.
My poodle is 2 months and I can’t teach him nothing , I give him his food for price, but what else can I do
I love how he enjoys you rubbing his belly! Such an adorable dog!
You are so right about Poodles being super smart! My little guy was very well socialized, balanced knew his commands very well. He was such a joy to have. I live in Florida and go for walks/runs by a local river, and Baci was leash trained and knew "off" command, which meant get off the road a car was going to pass. Friends and neighbors loved seeing how well behaved he was! Odin is a beautiful dog, and I'm glad to see there is a newer more modern Poodle "cut"!
We have a mini/medium poodle mix and he's about 7 months now. Your description is spot on! Sounds just like our puppy. He wants to be friends with every single dog he meets and doesn't approach people (strangers) and keeps his distance, but he loves children. He's still very energetic outside but we're still learning (him and us that is lol) Poodles are an awesome breed! Never thought i would say that hahaha!
Thank you so much on this video! I’ve been trying to persuade my boyfriend to agree on getting a poodle for our first dog! ❤️❤️❤️
i love poodles! my friends mom had a standard poodle and i fell in love with his personality! Now she has two golden doodles and they still have that awesome snuggle personality! One day im gonna convince my parents to get me a poodle and to have it in the house!
I LOVE POODLES!! They are very lovely dogs and are exceptionally intelligent and loving. My poodles were house trained in 2 days!! It was amazing. They also were totally bonded with my cats, best buddies, always snuggled together and groomed each other. Never any doggie odor....they are great watch dogs and love to play all the time. Training them is a breeze too . I'll always recommend poodles. 🐩💜🐾💜
Thank you for sharing this video.
I love poodles! Especially standards! Super smart! The only drawback I'd say is grooming, it's not cheap, and they need to be groomed regularly. I'm a former groomer of 13 years so lucky me lol.
Is it possible to do it ourselves? Or do you suggest going to groomer. Also what's the average cost per groom?
Yes! Not only a new Julia video, but a Julia AND Odin video!
I have a mini as well, she's my baby and spoiled. My brother complains about it sometimes but the next minute he cuddles her and hugs her.
My molly wants to play ALL the time and she loves going on long walks. She likes to hang out with the other members of my family especially my grandma
Great testimonial to this smart, amazing breed
Love , Love , Love this I have owned Standards for 25 years and will never own a different breed.
Love the video. I have a minature poodle. She’s amazing, super smart and loving. For anyone contemplating between standard and minature both are amazing. Miniature is same dog smaller package but same big personality. Pros of small dog is food and supplies cost less, they are suitable in smaller condos etc and they require less physical activity than a large active dog breed. End of the day they love you just as much and you love them just as much as a big dog
I have a medium sized poodle. She trained so easily and I swear she can undrstand every word I say! She and I have been together for 11 years. At 11 she still acts like a puppy...full of joy and love. I am 75 and in 2019 I had to be hospitalized. My son and neighbours were all in tears trying to keep her, Pumpkin, from attempting to make her way into the ambulance. She mourned my 10 days away and was erratic upon my return. She is the most loyal ,loving, companion I have ever had. I love her dearly.
I love standard poodles my friend has one and there loving caring and easy to train
I dont know how I ended up here, but I had a standard poodle just like the one on video same color but female sandie, they are so loving, smart, they get sad easily if they aren't around people.Definitely alert you if strangers are around. These are wonderful family dogs. They do need to be taken out because they get depressed. My baby died this year on my birthday, I dont even know why, I miss her. But my dog loved every stranger, she would run to people so she can be pet, so it varies with personality, and definitely their hunting skills are too good. Just lovely dogs. I would love another but not ready yet.
Love my goldendoodle!!! I can definitely see a lot of the same qualities you describe in mine, although he does have the goofy, uber friendly golden personality, he has all the intelligence and agility of the standard poodle!
I have a border collie poodle mix puppy and she is so incredibly smart, affectionate, and just perfect in every way! Odin is a beautiful dog!
You described my doberman! Exactly... 😍
People think it’s a French breed but they originate in Germany.
Oh my god I miss my two standard poodles, Larry and Raphie
I have a poodle and he is extremely friendly 🤗he is smart and I love him so much
I have a poodle too and absolutely agree with all that you said!
Brooo your poodle looks perfect and I love how he looks because he don’t look like a puffy cotton ball
We have German shepherds, which have double coats, so we have a lot of dog fur. We have to keep on top of the brushing, vacuuming, sweeping, etc etc etc. We love them and feel they're worth it. :) Great protectors and such wonderful family dogs.
I have a long haired german shepherd too. My vacumm is my best friend -Along with my doggy of course😊
Wil Scott Sara Smith Sorry to hear of dogs that shed a lot of hair, drool, eat all is put in front of them and beyond.. We have been with standard poodles since 1964, but yep, they do all come with a character, are a lot of work be their hair short or not and for exercise and activity.. We tried to change breed, tired of grooming, etc., but it did not work out.. So, still with standard poodles, now two males, apricot and white. Unfortunately, our blackie died a year ago of epilepsia.. Also, a possible genetic disease that these dogs carry.
Odin looks my Teddy. He passed away a few years ago. I have had standard poodles for 25 years now and will never have any other breed. Cookie is our current poodle and she is very smart as you said. I taught her to ring a bell when she needs to go outside. We haven't had an accident since she was very little. I had 2 poodles when I met my husband. On our 1st date he said he didn't like poodles. When he met them he said "those aren't poodles they are Muppet horses." He had only seen little yappy ones before. Actually she does have some horse like traits. I swear she trots. She picks up her feet and bounces like a horse sometimes. She also acts like a barrel racer sometimes. We have a large fenced yard and sometimes she when she hasn't had as much exercise as she needs or just feeling energetic she does laps around the yard very very fast, leaning into the corners just like a horse that is barrel racing. She is very funny to watch. She is slightly barky when she plays with the cat. She also barks at people walking by on the street sometimes. But at least it isn't yappy. I am truly a poodle person!
I've had other breeds, but the poodle has a very human-like quality that makes them more relatable especially their sense of humor. I will never have another breed and will always have a poodle or 2 in my home until I can't.
Odin is awesome! I just got my first dog last year- a sable colored standard poodle named Benji whom I adore. I grew up with a black standard named Pepper. I love all dogs but I am definitely a poodle person 😂
Laura Mau I got my standard poodle last year. I love her so much but she's so annoyingly intelligent. I can't imagine having another dog. 🤪
Never clicked so fast!!! I have an Irish Wolfhound and a mutt but I looove all dogs!!
I think mutts should be called the best of all worlds dogs.
Love my Spoo!! He's my SDiT and he picks up tasks extreamly easily!
Thanks for the video, great details!
every time i see a poodle they normally look soooo classy...maybe it’s just me
This came at the perfect time! I just got an 8 week old sheepadoodle but she is more poodle than sheepdog. Please do a grooming/bathing video. I need advice on shampoo brands
I would just look for a shampoo that is fragrance free! Depending how frequently you wash him, you might want to go sulphate free as well so she doesn't get irritated from too much soap.
Quite an informative video on poodles. Thank you so much for this.
You just described my personality... I think I may have been a poodle in a past life 😂❤️
I’m looking for a first time dog and this video was very helpful! I think I’m sold!
I have a 3 pound toy poodle and she is absolutely not yappy. Yes, she barks when someone comes to the door, otherwise, she doesn't bark. She does sound sharp because she's a small dog. But, I do not consider that yappy. I'm a former professional toy poodle breeder and I will say they are fantastic, loyal, and way more than meets the eye to people. My poodles were bred specifically for vitality and temperament. Poodles are retrievers and they are also used for truffle sniffing dogs. They are excellent at finding truffles.
Also, as a sidenote, there's a reason for those amazing haircuts on poodles, the continental clip. It keeps their joints warm when they are retrieving in water. And no matter the size of poodle, they are a poodle, toy poodles are just miniature versions of the big poodles. This is an important note...NEVER buy a merle colored poodle (spotted with blues, grays, and whites) because these dogs are NOT purebred. They are mixed with Australian shephards to get the coloration and carry the lethal gene called lethal white. You know an excellent breeder by doing your research on what they do in their breeding practices.
I am also not a fan of the Poodle cross breeds. Usually they are not the healthiest of stock in parentage, and there is no guarantee of their temperament. I would rather adopt a healthy, lively cross-breed at a shelter than pay an exorbitant fee for what is essentially also a cross-breed from irresponsible breeders that do not follow pedigree rules.
My mimi raised and had toy oodles which I loved. Her younger boy and the father did bark more than her girl, the mother. Thankfully this was not trouble for their home environment because they lived in a single family home. Due to the importance of housing standards that at the extreme could get you the owner fined or kicked out of your shared residence, it's important to note you will need to train your poodle, like many breeds, to not alert to every noise because of the closer loving quarters. For those living near none pet owners, your beloved pet will be treated as yappy and may result in problems for you.
Of note, she said "they're more prone to yap more than the standard breed" this is just a disclaimer because of the potential. All toy and miniature poodles are not the same. As most breeds, they will pickup behavior from their own way, other pets in the home or kids.... like my 1yr old poodle, Eleanor who gets super excited when my boys play with her and she bounces like a happy kid!
My toy poodle was not yappy only barked when people was near our doors and windows to let us know That's a good thing not bad
That is so awesome. He is an amazing doggie. I have 3 rescues and my first 4. Yes I have a handful but you get used to it and is been 8 years you learn how to manage them. My oldest is a mixture of a miniature poodle he is very Intelligent just his barking and energetic he turned 8 recently he had surgery for a small tumor in the back of his neck. Then I have 3 teddy bears those are bichon poo they are 7 yr old they are lap dogs they are hypoallergenic dogs one of them will go to surgery soon for the same thing as my oldest. Then my rescues are from the streets of Puerto Rico my 2 girls one is estimated that is 7 yr old she is a mi-ki mix with brittany she has epilepsy and is under medication the other little girl is 4 she is a miniature poodle mix with schnauzer then she has a hip issue congenital and a boy 6 yr old shih tzu pure breed that is scared of thunders and is under medications. But I wouldn't change them for anything in the world they are my companion and I give my life for them. They are my kids not my dogs my babies. I love them to infinity and beyond.💝. Thanks for sharing with us your life with your doggie. In small I share mine.🤗
Thank You for this video, I like these dogs.
Love my Poodle--smartest and sweetest dog ever! Can go anywhere and is a good citizen!