7 Reasons You Should NOT Get a Standard Poodle

In this video we're going to tell you seven reasons why you should not get a poodle. Poodles are very smart they're hypoallergenic and they can come in three different sizes but they may not be best for you and in this video we're going to lay out seven reasons why the poodle may not be best for you and your family. So let's get started with the first reason. The first reason why a poodle may not be best for you is because of their grooming requirements. The great thing about a poodle is they do not shed but depending on their coat type they could have really wavy coat or very tight curls and you don't want your dog to get matted so it'll be up to you as the owner to make sure that you're brushing them regularly and you're getting them to the groomer. If their hair gets too long and too matted they'll have to get completely shaved and it's uncomfortable for them so it'll be up to you as the owner to stay on top of their grooming. They don't have fur like most dogs instead they have hair more like humans so if you don't want to do this or you're not up to the task then a poodle definitely won't be best for you but if you don't mind grooming them staying on top of that schedule and getting them to the groomer to get regular cuts then a poodle will be just fine. Number two reason a poodle may not be best for you is because of their exercise requirements. Poodles can be big dogs if you get a standard poodle they can be up to 80-85 pounds. They're a big strong dog that needs exercise so it'll be up to you as the owner to make sure that you give them 30 minutes to an hour of exercise each day and this dog is very smart. They don't want to just be let out in the backyard they want to walk with you play with you be around you and build the bond so if you don't have the time energy or resources to give this dog the exercise that they need they can be pretty destructive inside the home get anxiety and a but if you can give them the exercise they'll absolutely love it and they'll be a great dog for you and your family. The number three reason why a poodle may not be best for you is because they are very smart so it'll be up to you as the owner to provide mental stimulation for this dog because they need to use their brain they need a job they need to be looking for their toys they need to be active going for car rides making sure that their environment's always changing because they're incredibly smart and they want to use their brain but if you have them in the same spot you're not really engaging with them then poodles will really struggle so if you want to own a poodle it'll be up to you to take them everywhere do all kinds of things with them make them use their brains because they want to and they're incredibly smart. Number four reason why a poodle may not be best for you is because they need an active family this dog loves to be on the go they love to be outside walking running hiking you name it this dog can do it all so they love to be with an active family if you've got dogs other cats animals it doesn't matter this dog loves it all loves kids they're great with other people and kids so if you want to do something with a poodle they're up for it so if you don't have a lot of space so you're not very active maybe a poodle won't be best for you because this is an incredibly smart dog that wants to be on the wants to be learning and seeing new things so they'll do really well in an active home the number five reason why a poodle may not be best for you is because they can have separation anxiety this dog loves to be with their owners they want to be around their owners as much as possible so if you're gone most of the day or you take long trips and you're just not going to be around as much as you'd like then a poodle may not be best for you they love to be by their owners and if you go long periods of time without being around them they can get anxiety and be destructive inside the home so make sure you're around your poodle as much as you possibly can if this is not possible for you then maybe a poodle isn't best for you because like we keep saying they're incredibly smart they know their owner they love and are super loyal to their owner so if you don't have time for them then a poodle just may not be best for you the number six reason why a poodle may not be best for you is because they would like a friend if you get one poodle that usually means you end up getting two poodles because poodles are sociable with other dogs they're incredibly smart and like we said they're active and love to have a friend around this friend is great because they can keep each other busy active and wear each other out so if you get one poodle it's likely you may end up with two so if this is something you don't want you may look to another breed but if you're looking for more dogs and more the merrier then a poodle should be perfect the number seven reason why a poodle may not be best for you is because they can be pretty loud poodles have been known to be barkers they know what they want they know when they want to do it so they'll bark and let you know as a reminder what they're up to so if you want a quiet dog or a chill dog a poodle may not be the best dog for you because poodles are active smart and they can be loud these guys know what they want and it's a nice reminder for you as the owner but it can be annoying at times when this poodle is loud so if you're in an apartment or tight spaces and you just want a more quieter dog that's less active then you should look to another dog breed but if you don't mind your poodle reminding you and it's time to eat go for a walk and be active then a poodle could be perfect we hope you've enjoyed this video all about the poodle and whether or not it's good for you and your family and we'll see you on the next one