Decorations of hair are usually left on the hips and hocks. In the English saddle style, the hair of the hindquarters is cut to leave a cover of short hair. The poodle is highly intelligent. Poodles should receive obedience training, however. The poodle does not need an excessive amount of exercise, but should have a backyard to play in or at least be walked daily.
Poodles shed very little.
Be ready to shampoo your Poodle regularly. Be ready to trim your Poodle s nails every two to three weeks. You will have to check your Poodle's ears regularly for mites. Poodles are predisposed to particular health conditions. These include cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, allergies, skin problems, hip dysplasia and Von Willebrand's disease.