Ozzie's Spot: Ozzie Vs. Chelsea

DISCLAIMER: Please don't call the authorities! What you are seeing are some hilariously disturbing photos taken of two of our high-octane friends, Ozzie the Poodle and Chelsea the Vizsla during a "puppy playdate" last week. Despite the appearance of mayhem and carnage, this was all in the spirit of crazy Poodle/Vizsla fun, and neither dog was hurt in any way! We just thought that regardless of their sometimes frightening appearance, some of these fast-moving action shots were just so funny we HAD to post them. In the end, both Ozzie and Chelsea were happy and very, very tired! Enjoy!

FUN FACTS ABOUT STANDARD POODLES!

*The Poodle's country of origin is thought to be France, although some experts believe poodles may have originated in Russia or Iberia. However, it is commonly agreed that the French are responsible for developing the modern breed into its current three sizes: standard, miniature, and toy. Poodles have been popular all through Europe for several hundred years, and poodle-like dogs are found depicted on Roman sculptures.

*Poodles are retrievers, or gun dogs, and can still be seen in that role. The show clips (dog show haircuts) evolved from working clips, which originally provided warmth to major joints when the dogs were immersed in cold water. The rest of the body is shaved for less drag in the water. Poodles are skilled at most other dog events including agility, obedience, tracking and even herding.

*The name poodle comes from the German word Pudel, which is short for Pudelhund, which means "splashing dog". This reflects the breed's use as a water dog (the word Pudel is related to the English word puddle).

*Poodles are intelligent, alert, and active. Historically, their aptitude has made them ideal for performing in circuses across the globe for centuries. Otherwise notable is this breed's keen sense for instinctual behavior. In particular, marking and hunting drives are more readily observable than in most other breeds. Even Toys will point birds. Classified as highly energetic, poodles can also get bored fairly easily and have been known to get creating about finding mischief.

NOTABLE POODLES AND THEIR OWNERS:

*Atma and Butz, Schopenhauer's pets.

*Basket, Basket II, and Basket III, successive pets of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas.

*Bela, "Weird Al" Yankovic's poodle who sat on his head for the Cover of his 2003 album Poodle Hat.

*Charley, pet of Nobel Prize author John Steinbeck

Ozzie's Spot

Ozzie Vs. Chelsea - Round 1

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FUN FACTS ABOUT STANDARD POODLES!