El caniche o poodle - Características y cuidados

Hello and welcome back to Animal Expert. In today's video we'll be talking about the poodle. Although it is believed to be of French origin, the origin of the poodle is uncertain and controversial. It is thought that the ancestor that most influenced the modern poodle was the barbette, a water dog that was widely distributed in Europe, especially in Germany. Before the 15th century, the poodle and its ancestor were used as water dogs, that is, they retrieved or retrieved shot game. For this reason, it is thought that its English name poodle derives from the German word poodle, which means to splash. In France, these dogs were known as caniche or Caniche canard, both names alluding to the breed's usefulness for retrieving ducks and other waterfowl. According to the official FCI standard, there are four sizes of poodles. The toy, which measures 28 cm at the withers. The dwarf, which reaches 35 cm, the medium, which reaches 45 cm and the large which reaches up to 60 cm. This is a well balanced dog, slightly longer than it is tall, with a high set tail and elongated ears. Its woolly, curly and kinky coat gives it one of its best known characteristics. It comes in different colors, black, white, brown, gray, fawn, orange and red fawn. The poodle is considered one of the five most intelligent dogs in the world. They learn very easily and love to run, swim and retrieve things. The two larger varieties tend to be a little calmer than the two smaller varieties. They are loyal and devoted dogs, very sweet when dealing with adults, children and other pets. They require an active, enthusiastic owner who is willing to teach their dog all kinds of commands and tricks. They are ideal for families and people who have dogs for the first time. The poodle's hair tends to tangle easily, so it is advisable to brush it two to three times a week. It is also important to know that if you want to maintain the haircut, it is necessary to take the dog to the dog groomer every month or every month and a half, which is also the recommended frequency for bathing. This breed, like many other dog breeds, if not all poodles, need a lot of company and are not dogs that are meant to live in isolation. Otherwise they can suffer from separation anxiety. They also adapt to life in an apartment as long as they are taken for a walk at least twice a day. They also need daily exercise. Their exercise needs are not as high as those of shepherd dogs, but they do require at least moderate exercise in addition to daily walks. Games of retrieval and intelligence are very good for channeling these dogs energy. In order for us to enjoy a sociable and well behaved adult dog in the future, it is important to socialize the poodle from a young age. We use positive reinforcement, always avoiding punishment. We teach them basic obedience commands. Sit, stay. Come here. These are instructions that he will learn easily since he is a very easy dog to train and very intelligent. For this same reason, it will be important to teach him and practice all kinds of activities with him, trying to stimulate his mind and avoid frustration. Although the poodle tends to be in general a healthy dog, there are some diseases that are common in this breed. These diseases include sebaceous adenitis, gastric torsion and Addison's disease. Less frequently, cataracts, hip dysplasia and epilepsy. However, if we follow his vaccination schedule and offer him good care, the poodle will enjoy good health. It will also be important to visit the vet every six months to quickly detect any illness. Finally, remember that it is essential to deworm our dog externally monthly and internally every three months. If we follow these guidelines, our poodle will stay free of all types of parasites. If you follow our advice, you will enjoy a healthy and happy dog for a long time. If you liked the video, give it a like. And don't forget to subscribe to our channel to learn about other breeds. See you in the next video.