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?
Poodles are also the second most intelligent dog breed behind border collies.  Incredibly smart dogs.
Oh yes, I've had a border collie also. Very smart but the breed tend to have eyesight problems ours went blind.
Border Collie
The Border Collie is a working and herding dog breed developed in the Scottish borders for herding livestock, especially sheep. It was specifically bred for intelligence and obedience.
Considered highly intelligent, extremely energetic, acrobatic and athletic, they frequently compete with great success in sheepdog trials and dog sports. They are often cited as the most intelligent of all domestic dogs. Border Collies continue to be employed in their traditional work of herding livestock throughout the world.
Description.
In general, Border Collies are medium
-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