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American red nose pitbulls are one of the most popular breeds of dogs in the United States of America. They are also probably the most controversial breeds as well due to the fact they have a track record of aggressive behavior, however you can’t always judge a book by its cover. This article will explain everything there is to know about American red nose pitbulls and by the end of it I’m sure you will have changed your view of them.

So where did this breed of dog come from? Well in case you don’t know, the American red nose Pitbull comes from a long line of mastiff’s that date way back to 4000 BC when they were used by the Greeks as both working dogs and for war purposes. Over time they were selectively bred to become the current dog we see today.

The Temperament

it’s an interesting question. What is the temperament of the American red nose pitbull really like? Well you can’t deny the fact they are built for attack purposes as they have extremely strong jaws capable of breaking bones. You have to remember that they were bred for the purpose of killing and therefore they naturally have attack-like bodies, however this is not the case for their temperament.

It’s important to note that American red nose pitbulls are not naturally aggressive animals; instead they are very obedient creatures that will do anything their owners tell them too. This is what they were trained for all those years ago when the Greeks taught them to be loyal and to protect them from enemy hands no matter what.

Now the reason why they have this bad reputation as an aggressive fighting dog is because a great deal of people that own American red nose pitbulls use them for illegal fighting competitions. Therefore they are trained to be as aggressive as possible. If you teach a pitbull to be aggressive, they will naturally do what you say and become the dog you tell it to become. This is the reason for their bad reputation.

Now For Something Positive

Remember how I told that American red nose pitbulls are loyal companions and will do whatever you teach it to do? Well this means that if you teach your dog to be kind and social, it will become a kind and social dog. The only time your dog may become aggressive is if it feels you as the owner is in some way being threatened.

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Quick Facts about the Poodle (Standard)

• Breed Group: Non-Sporting
• Weight: 45 to 70 pounds
• Height:  22 to 27 inches
• Life Expectancy: 10 to 13 years
• Litter Size: 3 to 8 Poodle puppies
• Other Names Known By: Barbone, Caniche, French Poodle
• Terms To Describe: Intelligent, active, elegant, proud, distinction, dignity, outgoing, friendly, vain

SPECIAL GOOD POINTS

• Make a good watch dog.
• Make a medium guard dog.
• They do not shed.

Characteristics:

The standard Poodle is a highly intelligent, proud and good natured dog. They are good watch dogs and are generally good with other pets and other dogs. They are usually good with older children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. They do need plenty of exercise and a properly fenced in enclosure is ideal. They need extensive grooming.

Special Health Considerations:

Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the standard Poodle is no exception. Be on the lookout for Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), Epilepsy (common in many dogs), stifle problems and ear infections. This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.

She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and checkup. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and checkup. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for checkups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets.

Grooming:

The standard Poodle has a long double coat. The outer coat is wiry curls. The outer coat is wooly and thick. They need extensive, professional grooming.

Her ears should be checked once a week and be kept clean. If you have her professionally groomed, make sure ear cleaning and inspection is part of the package. No water or excess fluid should get in the dogs ears, and do not try to irrigate the ears. Ear cleaning is too complicated and critical to instruct here. Look for hair growing in the ear canal, excess wax, or moisture. If her ears have a discharge, foul odor or she seems to be in distress and you suspect an infection, or tumor, consult your veterinarian.

Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.

Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet.

History:

The standard Poodle comes from France where they were used for hunting and bird retrieval. They were designated the national dog of France. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1887.

Popular Poodles:

Aero: Mao Asada’s pet.

Aida: pet of ice hockey player Žigmund Pálffy.

Algonquin: from Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.

Atman and Butz: Schopenhauer’s pets.

Basket, Basket II, and Basket III: successive pets of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas.

Bela: “Weird Al” Yankovic’s poodle who sat on his head for the cover of his 2003 album Poodle Hat.

Boy: pet of Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619–1682) and killed at the Battle of Marston Moor.

Bunyip: resident pooch in Australian TV soap ‘The Secret Life of Us’

Charley: pet of Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck, a black (referred to as “blue” in the book) standard poodle played Charley in the TV miniseries “Travels with Charley: In Search of America,” based on Steinbeck’s 1961 book of the same name.

Chelsea Belle: pet of the Domico family

Cleo: from Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Derek: pet of Patrick Swayze

Dusty Springfield: Joss Stone’s pet.

Fifi: from Open Season 2 and Open Season 3.

Fluffles: from A Matter of Loaf and Death

Georgette: from Disney’s “Oliver & Company.”

Josephine: prized pet of author Jacqueline Susann; subject of her first book, 1963s Every Night, Josephine!.

Juliet: from Hotel for Dogs.

Maui and Blondie: Ashley Tisdale’s toy poodle and Maltipoo

Mugatu: from the movie Zoolander, owned a white toy poodle.

Puff: Suga Mama’s pet poodle from The Proud Family.

Quiche Lorraine: Fred Schneider’s surreal (dark green, strawberry blonde) pet poodle in The B-52′s song “Quiche Lorraine”.

Rhapsody: in White (“Butch”), the Standard Poodle featured in the movie “Best in Show”.

Roly: a poodle who was featured in the BBC’s EastEnders for eight years.

Shadow: Vanessa Hudgens’ toy poodle

Teddy: famous dog of radio talk show host Michael Savage.

Vicky: pet of Richard and Pat Nixon.

Wellington: famous macguffin from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, by Mark Haddon.

Yankee Poodle: from Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!.

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