Books on Poodles

Dogsteps

Rachel Page Elliott 

This book presents understandable yet in-depth information on how dogs move, and how their conformation affects movement. The accompanying drawings illustrate and reinforce the author's written information on canine skeletal and muscular structure and how this anatomy affects gait.

The Complete Standard Poodle

Eileen Geeson

At long last the Standard Poodle — the largest of the three Poodle varieties — has a book to itself, concentrating on its history and development, and highlighting the Standard's unique character and working ability. The Poodle's ancient origins are traced, from its role as a water-retriever, to its appeal as one of the most glamorous of show dogs. In a special section, there is unique coverage of the versatile Standard Poodle, highlighting its talents in many different spheres — Obedience and Agility, as a guide dog for the blind and a therapy dog — and, most surprisingly of all, as a racing sled dog. There is an in-depth analysis of the Breed Standard, plus detailed information on colours and trims, and preparing the Standard Poodle for the show ring. For the first-time owner, advice is given on choosing a puppy, training, exercise, coat care and nutrition, and for the specialist, there is comprehensive coverage of breeding and rearing a litter. Illustrated with more than 150 top-quality colour and black and photographs, this book is essential reading for all Poodle enthusiasts.

The International Book of Poodle Clipping and Grooming

Shirlee Kalstone.

Heavily illustrated guide. Beautiful renderings by world-renowned artist Maude Nilsson illustrate Poodle trims from around the world. This is a revamped version of the original classic that no groomer can be without., with hundreds of photos and detailed step-by-step directions.

• selecting the right equipment
• caring for the coats of pet Poodles and show Poodles
• basic clipping of the Poodle's feet, face, neck, tail, stomach and ears, as
• well as fashioning the perfect topknot—with tips from the experts
• setting the patterns for sanctioned show trims and popular pet trims
• and many other Poodle grooming secrets and nuances

This is the third edition of the most respected book ever published on the subject of Poodle grooming. Previous editions were eagerly sought after and referenced on an almost daily basis by professional groomers, dog show handlers and serious ameteurs who care about how their Poodles look. Fun book for anyone who wants to clip their own poodle at home. Also covers many aspects of grooming health.

Desparate shame about the poor animal shown on the cover.

Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training

Karen Pryor

The principles of the revolutionary "clicker training" method. Eight methods of ending undesirable habits - from furniture-clawing cats to sloppy room-mates. The ten laws of "shaping" behaviour - for results without strain or pain through "affection training". Tips for house-training the dog, improving your tennis game, or dealing with an impossible teenager. Explorations of exciting new uses for reinforcement training.

The Complete Poodle

Del Dahl

Discusses the history, genetics and breed characteristics of the poodle. In addition, the book offers readers information on choosing and caring for a puppy, breeding, whelping, showing, grooming, trimming and the problems associated with the breed. Illustrated throughout, the book features outstanding examples of the breed and contains the current Poodle Standard.

Tthe bulk of this book is geared toward the serious aspiring breeder and exhibitor. Dahl discusses the breed's standard of perfection and the elusive qualities of breed "type." He also provides detailed illustrated guides for the major show and convenience grooming styles and for maintaining coat.

His recommendations on how to develop a breeding and showing kennel and his comprehensive advice on the complexities of breeding, raising, training, and exhibiting poodles should help many new to the sport get off on the right foot. A sound contribution to the literature on a deservedly popular breed; for public libraries.

Dahl is a longtime breeder and exhibitor of poodles and a former editor of Poodle Review