Standard Poodle: DIGGING BEING A STANDARD POODLE DOG

Hi Jacki,

Today is two years since we picked up Genevieve, the four year old with the great aversion to other dogs, actually most animals. She will be seven years old on March 27th and is as full of energy as ever.

But, I must say that Genevieve is one of the smartest, most affectionate and gentle dogs I have ever known. I can't thank you enough for allowing her to become a part of our family. My brother and I are very attached and spoil her rotten. In spite of that, she is very well behaved when required. I take her in a bank, post office and mechanic shop where she can be standing by someone for some time before they even notice that she is there. Where she used to be on constant alert for other animals, she is beginning to relax and more likely to seek affection from a human.

I don't believe I told you that I am allergic to most dogs, so it was very important to me to have a poodle so I could truly enjoy her and I especially like larger dogs. In other words, she is perfect.

I do get asked about her long nose. Is that a part of your breeding? The groomer grooms several standard poodles and none with this long nose. And her eyes slant which makes her very exotic. I'm constantly told she looks regal, aristocratic, and the like. I'm constantly asked, is she a show dog? She is amazing.

But, I had to include a picture of her digging in the dirt like a real dog. We have moles and with all the neighbors having dogs, we can't use poison.

Thank you again,

Sandi

Hi Sandi,

Thank you so much for updating me on how Genevieve is doing. I really love the pictures of her. She is so pretty!

The long muzzle is common in the high quality lines that are in the show ring of today. Breeders have worked hard to get the proper length of muzzle instead of the broad skulled short muzzled poodle of days gone by.

Gevevieve's eye shape is what every quality breeder wants, per the standard of the breed. The eye should be oval shaped, not round.

You can learn more about the Standard of the breed at www.poodleclubofamerica.org under the Illustrated Standard of the Breed

I just LOVE the digging picture!

So happy that she is bringing you joy. Genevieve looks very happy and loved in her pictures.

Thanks again

Woof,

Jacki