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I am puddle toy

2010-06-30T18:31:00.000-07:00

History

A 17th-century engraving of a poodle.

Poodles are retrievers or gun dogs, and can still be seen in that role. The Poodle is believed to have originated in Germany, where it is known as the Pudel. The English word "poodle" comes from the Low German pudel or puddeln [1], meaning to splash in the water. The breed was standardized in France, where it was commonly used as a water retriever.^[2]
The American Kennel Club states that the large, or Standard, Poodle is the oldest of the three varieties^[3] and that the dog gained special fame as a water worker. So widely was it used as retriever that it was bred with a moisture-resistant coat to further facilitate progress in swimming. Thence came the custom of clipping to pattern which so enhanced the style and general appearance that its sponsors, particularly in France,^{[citation needed]} were captivated by it. All of the Poodle's ancestors were acknowledged to be good swimmers, although one member of the family, the truffle dog (which may have been of Toy or Miniature size), it is said, never went near the water. Truffle hunting was widely practiced in England, and later in Spain and Germany, where the edible fungus has always been considered a delicacy. For scenting and digging up the fungus, the smaller dogs were favored, since they did less damage to the truffles with their feet than the larger kinds. So it is rumored^[4] that a terrier was crossed with the Poodle to produce the ideal truffle hunter.
Despite the Standard Poodle's claim to greater age than the other varieties, there is some evidence to show that the smaller types developed only a short time after the breed assumed the general type by which it is recognized today. The smallest, or Toy variety, was developed in England in the 18th century, when the White Cuban became popular there. This was a sleeve dog attributed to the West Indies from whence it traveled to Spain and then to England. The continent had known the Poodle long before it came to England. Drawings by the German artist, Albrecht Durer, establish the breed in the 15th and 16th centuries. It was the principal pet dog of the later 18th century in Spain, as shown by the paintings of the Spanish artist Francisco Goya. France had Toy Poodles as pampered favorites during the reign of Louis XVI at about the same period.^[5]
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Hey Golden retriever

2010-06-23T22:43:00.000-07:00

The Golden Retriever is a breed of dog. They were historically developed as gundogs toretrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties.^[1] As such they were bred to have a soft mouth to retrieve game undamaged and have an instinctive love of water.^[2]

The breed's intelligence and versatility suit the dogs well for a variety of roles including guide dog, hunting dog, illegal drug detector, helping blind people, fire dogs, and search and rescueparticipant.^[3]

Golden Retrievers possess a friendly, eager-to-please demeanor, and are the 4th most popular family dog breeds (by registration) in the United States.

Hi Shih tzu

2010-06-23T22:40:00.000-07:00

I am Shih tzu

Other names

Chinese Lion Dog
Chrysanthemum Dog

Country of origin

China and USA

[hide]Traits
Weight	Male	4–7.25 kilograms (8.8–16.0 lb)
	Female	4–7.25 kilograms (8.8–16.0 lb)
Height	Male	20–28 centimetres (7.9–11 in)
	Female	20–28 centimetres (7.9–11 in)
Coat	See Coats section below
Color	Gold Dark/Light Brown White Black Brindle
Litter size	2-5
Life span	14-18 years

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hi this is the dogs lifes

2010-06-23T22:36:00.000-07:00

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