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In reply to the discussion: What is your favorite dog breed and why? [View all]pandr32
(11,637 posts)We got Bama 2 years ago, and then his half brother last year. Never on a million years did I ever think I would have poodles, but these guys have changed my attitude. We do not give them fancy clips at all, but do keep their hair short except for on top of their heads and their tails. We clip them at home.
They are the smartest and most athletic dogs I've ever had and I have had several shepherds and labs as well as a Dalmatian so far. They are also hilarious--cracking up the whole family with their antics. They also are excellent watch dogs.
The younger one jumps in the pool to swim with me, but his older brother hides behind the bushes because he hates swimming. He acts like he must have been a cat in an earlier life. He also will kill birds or chickens if he gets the chance--fast as lightning.
They have been super easy to train and aside from being great at play they are affectionate. They have been wonderful members of our family.