Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Researching Royal Standard Poodle Breeders

By Miranda Sweeney


When an individual decides it is time to get a new pet, it might be very beneficial to do a little research on the subject, especially if wanting to acquire a pure bred canine, to find just the right match for one's personal situation and living conditions. It is best to choose a dog who has a temperament that compliments the owner's, and who has grooming, health and attention needs that are within one's comfort range. Allergy sufferers who want an a larger sized, very affectionate companion may find what they desire from royal standard poodle breeders.

Poodles in general are a highly desirable breed with a long and admirable history. It is hard to say exactly where they originated, but the AKC tends to credit them to German heritage. There many positive attributes have made them excellent performers and skilled hunting dogs who are great at retrieving and not at all opposed to water.

According to the AKC, toy, miniature and standards are the only three officially recognized categories for this breed. The term, Royals, is an unofficial title given to those who are uncommonly excessive in height and weight, while teacup refers to those who are extremely small. Those on the extreme ends of the scale are at a higher risk for health issues involving their hearts, bones strength and hip displacement.

The large ones are commonly called giants as they can weigh eighty pounds or more and stand higher than thirty inches at the shoulder as adults. If kept in good health, this size dog could live for twelve years or longer. They possess an aristocratic beauty and an overall look that is quite recognizable.

Excluding the legs, neck and skull, this breed has a squared off appearance when placed in showing stance, as the body has the same measurements for both height and length. The head is roundish, featuring beautiful and very dark oval shaped eyes set in a wide stance, as well as a muzzle that is long and tapered. The ears tend to hang loosely at the sides and are flat and silky.

Their legs are in perfect proportion the body's size whereas those of most breeds are either on the short or long side of the spectrum. With no sloping, no dipping or arching, these dogs present a very level back line while standing. They have thick, stiff tails that are sometimes cropped but always raised and carried straight up in the air.

Their coat has an uniquely identifiable, sheepish appearance that is nearly always of a single solid color. The fur closely resembles human hair, continuously grows and does not shed. As an indoor pet this unusual feature makes them very neat and great for people with allergies, however, it also requires them to be groomed regularly.

As far as temperament goes, this breed is considered perhaps the most intelligent of all, with their ability to understand a large vocabulary making them extremely easy to train. They are great with children of all ages and when given proper exercise daily, tend to be very refined, calm and amiable with adults and other dogs. These animals view their people as their pack, crave a lot of affection and are incredibly loyal and devoted.




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