POODLES DOGS

Tears on your poodle's face can result in brown, rust-colored stains underneath the inner corners of its eyes. The unsightly stains can make your poodle appear unhealthy. However, the condition is normal in dog breeds with shallow eyes. Because of their prominent eyes, ducts in the eyelids are unable to drain all the tears. Instead, tears overflow and spill on the skin and hair under the eyes. Cleaning the tears can improve your poodle's appearance and help prevent infections.

Poodles are a breed of dog famed for the woolly appearance of their coat and their sharp intelligence. They originated in Germany where they were used as a gun dog or retriever, retrieving game on land or jumping into the water. The German word "pudle" from which "poodle" is derived literally means "to splash about." Poodles are very obedient and are ideal dogs for shows and come in standard, miniature and toy sizes.

Poodles are genetically predisposed to a condition known as sebaceous adenitis with hyperkeratosis or SA. This disease was first diagnosed in the 1960s, and can affect all four colors of Standard poodles. Sebaceous adenitis is also found in the Miniature poodle and Toy poodle. In order for a dog to be born with SA, both parents must carry defective genes for the condition.

Our poodle canine friends are valuable contributions to our families. They can, however, be as prone toward allergies, as humans are. Allergies can come from external or internal sources and can manifest in a variety of symptoms and side effects. Since your poodle's comfort is important, it is worthwhile to understand the allergy causes and the resolution.

Ear infections can be both annoying and painful. This is true for both humans and dogs. Some dogs are more prone to ear infections, including poodles. Knowing what causes ear infections and how to prevent them can help keep poodles healthy and pain free. It is also important for pet owners to know what to do if their poodle does show signs of an ear infection.

A fluffy appearance of the standard, miniature and toy poodle is generally called a lamb look or cut. Rather than going to a professional groomer, this look can be achieved at home. If you have the correct grooming tools, you can groom to the fluffy coat achieved by professional dog groomers. Along with the proper tools, good grooming habits and bathing supplies are necessary to achieve a smooth finish that gives the fluffy poodle coat a silky appearance.