mistoffolees
Senior Member
I agree with Jeff. My poodle is a darling dog though she does not have a poodle cut. She is extremely intelligent and deals very well with other animals AND children. If I had a choice and ever wanted a purebred dog I would not hesitate to get a poodle in the future.
Before I was fostering this dog, I believed that poodles were pretentious, fussy animals. But they really aren't. They are patient, gentle, loving, over all calm, and extremely bright and responsive.
There are no bad poodles, only bad poodle owners.
I have a good friend with a standard poodle. it's a great dog - intelligent, great family dog, and no problems at all other than some shedding.
Don't confuse the standard poodle with a toy poodle. And also don't assume that all poodle owners give them that stupid poodle cut.
It's not really my kind of dog, but it really is a great dog.