I know standard poodles were bred as water retrieving dogs for duck hunters but assumed any hunting instinct had been bred out of them over the centuries they have been around. Recently, I have been ...
Poodles have a fascinating history that's full of surprises. Originally bred in Germany as waterfowl hunters, poodles were later standardized as a breed in France. The origin of the poodle as a ...
Unmistakable is the note of polite consternation that colours Aleks Wasowska’s response to my question about her dogs’ obedience. Those in question — 3½-year-old silver bitch L’Eau and 2½-year-old ...