Poodle Showcase
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Poodle Coat
Unlike most dogs which have double coats, poodles have a single layer coat (no undercoat) composed of dense, curly fur[10] that sheds minimally.[11] They could be considered hypoallergenic (though not completely allergen free).[12][13] Note that the poodle does shed, but instead of the fur coming off of the dog, it becomes tangled in the surrounding hair. This can lead to matting without proper care. Texture ranges from coarse and woolly to soft and wavy. Poodle show clips require many hours of brushing and care per week, about 10 hours/week for a standard poodle. Poodles are usually clipped down as soon as their show career is over and put into a lower-maintenance cut. Pet clips are much less elaborate than show and require much less maintenance. A pet owner can anticipate grooming a poodle every six to eight weeks. Although professional grooming is often costly, poodles are easy to groom at home with the proper equipment. (Article from Wikipedia)