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Poodles were originally used (and bred) as water retrievers for hunters. That's the reason for the "poufy" haircut because it enhanced bouyancy in water while the dogs were retrieving the birds the hunter/s shot.
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∙ 12y agoThe problem is nothing to do with the dog, and everything to do with people.
Poodles are highly intelligent dogs and can readily be trained as a guide dog, just as easily as German Shepherds or Labradors.
However the problem is people just don't take poodles seriously. People want to pet them, which they should not do to a working dog. They may be denied access to places where a guide dog is legally entitled, because people don't believe it's a guide dog, etc.
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∙ 12y agoYes, poodles make excellent guide dogs. Many are used for handlers who have Allergies or if someone else in the home has allergies.
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Are toy poodles good for children with exma and are allergic to dog fur?
well poodles are hypoallergenic dogs and poodles dont have dog fur they have wool
Are poodles good dogs?
yes, the best dog you could ever want!
There were 12 dogs in the park 2 of them were poodles what fraction of the dogs were poodles?
1/6 of them were poodles out of 12 dogs the rest of the dog's fraction is 5/6 for the rest.
Which dog breed is the newest?
There may be others but, an Australian made a hybrid of a labrador and a poodle in about 1999 to form a labradoodle. They were bred for blind people as guide dogs as labrador's are great guide dogs and poodles dont moult.
Why do people like french poodles?
BECAUSE poodles are dogs
What are poodles related to?
Other dogs are loosely related to poodles.
Small dogs that don't malt?
toy poodles, miniture poodles, and teacup poodles are all small dogs that dont shed. they are hypoalergenic. x0Hikari0x
Is the Saluki used as a guide dog?
Salukis are usually never used a guide dog, their body shape is not correct for it. The typical guide dog breeds are labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, german shepherds, and poodles. Salukis can be trained to be other kinds of service dogs besides guide dogs.
What type of dogs do the blind use?
The blind use and train a variety of dogs. The breed doesn't typically matter, the size and temperament, however, do. Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers are popular because of their king and loving temperament and their willingness to work and please, and they are also a good size. German Shepherds are used a lot because of their intelligence, and so are Poodles. Poodles are the second smartest breed of dogs. The most common guide dogs are Labradors.
Are shih tzues good guide dogs?
No, usually guide dogs are Golden Retrievers.
What animals are related to poodles?
Other dogs are loosely related to poodles.
What is a group of poodles called?
Poodles are dogs , of which groups are called packs.
