I  Love Poodles, do you have a favorite Breed of Dog?
I love shepherd breeds.  Dogs are one of the first domesticated species.
Oh yes Shepherds are very smart, is that why dogs are considered man's best friend?
I have an english shepherds, but my brother has an Australian shepherd.  They were actually developed from a breed in Western Europe, not Australia.
Oh I was thinking along the German Shepard Line, did you know Poodles used to be used as herding dogs?
Poodle
Poodles are a group of formal dog breeds, the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle. The origin of the breed is still discussed, with a prominent dispute over whether the poodle descends from Germany as a type of water dog, or from the French Barbet.
Ranked second most intelligent dog breed just behind the Border Collie, the poodle is skillful in many dog sports and activities, including agility, obedience, tracking to herding, circus performers and assistance dogs. Poodles have taken top honors in many
-to-merle breeding, the puppies that have inherited two copies of the merle gene have an increased risk of being born blind or deaf.
Australian Shepherds are the most common dog breed to acquire Epilepsy.
Health Feeding.
The recommended amount of food an Australian Shepherd should eat is 1-1/2 to 2 cups of dry food a day, But size, exercise level, and age should be considered. With proper diet and exercise, the Australian Shepherd can stay in good shape.
Health Grooming.
Australian