it's allot more about how the dog is raised, our toy is less barky than some of our big dogs.) They are definitely a sporting breed, they can be kept in a sporting, or "doodle" clip, they look really stupid in the AKC conformation ring. AKC's required show clips for poodles are gross overstatement of an actual working clip designed to protect the dog in cold weather/water hunting conditions. (My Grandad made fun of one that I had in a working Continental, until I was there one day when he unloaded his shorthairs after a day of hunting. His dogs were wearing vests to keep them warm and protected, boot/leg shields, and antennas with a flag to keep track of them. My dog grew his own vest/boots/leg shields, and a brightly colors ribbon on his head told me where he was out in the field... Whose dog looked silly no, the one with clothing, or the one with his own hair???)
Yes, there are some private organizations who are on the extreme side. All the ARO wakos, PeTA, HSUS, all want to be leftist-extreme and place "guardianship" over what is legally property. I mean, yes, I adore my dogs- every dog I have ever owned has been my house pet. I don't keep a kennel- I have a little house and a big yard! They choose where they want to be by the means of a dog door. I show my dogs, I am a hobbyist breeder, and champion for the breed. I am dedicated to my dogs. BUT- the bottom line is, they are MY dogs. My property. Some shelters want to restrict how you walk your dog or how much fence you have, or if you choose to crate or not *my dogs voluntarily go to their crates, but their "boxes" are a pleasant, private place for my dogs to get away, sleep, sit in while we're at a dog show. But, my dogs are properly trained to them. Many owners don't, or they'll use the crate as punishment, so other people will say, "crates are bad". ALL RESCUES SHOULD REQUIRE A DOG TO BE ALTERED, NO MATTER WHAT!!! **that's the idea of rescue, to pick up the pieces of other people's problems and prevent more**
