Pretzel and his buddy Parker were abondoned in someone's yard! Poor guys are now looking for forever homes! Won't you consider giving them a lovely forever home!

Foster Update:

Pretzel is housebroken -- no accidents for at least a week now
He eats about 1 cup of Blue Mountain dog food with some warm water on it daily -- half cup in the am, other half cup in the pm
He loves to sleep on a soft comforter during the day in the window box of my office
He gets along very well with my elderly dog, Zeppo, and our friend's large lab, Willie
He comes when called about 75% of the time now; he stays in the house when the front door opens -- he's not a 'runner' at all
He sleeps through the night with no interruption
He is a happy little guy, who loves to be paid attention to, as much as possible
He is still a little reluctant with my 10 year old son and other children, but is just cautious, especially at first
He will sleep in his cage at night, but prefers to be 'out' during the day and is well behaved when I'm away from the house now.  His separation anxiety is waning.
He enjoys walking on his leash, but is still learning to walk by my side and not pull when he sees a squirrel or another dog he doesn't know.
He barks to alert us if the doorbell rings or if Zeppo or Willie bark at something.

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, although the Poodle has been known throughout Western Europe for at least 400 years, its origin is controversial. Whether it was developed in France, Germany, Denmark, or the ancient Piedmont is uncertain. Despite the claims of several other countries, France has now been officially recognized as its country of origin, and the breed occupies a special place in the affections of the French. It is certain that the Poodle is descended from a now nearly extinct French water dog, the Barbet and possibly the Hungarian Water Hound. The name "Poodle" probably derives from the German word "Pudel," which means one who plays in water. The Poodle was used as a gun dog and originally was used in Germany and France as a retriever of waterfowl. Hunters clipped the dog's thick coat to help him swim, leaving hair on the leg joints to protect them from extreme cold and sharp reeds. The French capitalized on the breed's high intelligence, trainability, and innate showmanship, and made the Poodle into a circus performer. His great popularity in that country led to the breed's common name "French Poodle." In France, however, the Poodle was called the "Caniche," or duck dog. The Poodle has been used to sniff out truffles lying underground in the woods. Poodles are depicted in 15th century paintings and in bas-reliefs from the 1st century. Toy Poodles became royal favorites, particularly in the 18th century. The Toy and Miniature Poodle varieties were bred down from larger dogs, today known as Standard Poodles. The three sizes are considered one breed and are judged by the same standard. Today, the Poodle is primarily a companion and show dog, though he can learn almost anything. Some of the Miniature Poodle's talents include: retrieving, agility, watchdogging, competitive obedience, and performing tricks. The Miniature Poodle is a cheerful, super smart, sensitive and highly trainable companion dog. The breed is great at learning tricks, and a favorite in the circus ring. The Poodle will feel slighted if it is left out of family activities. He is very amusing and clever. Many owners feel this dog understands speech in an uncanny way. Some love to play with children, but some are sensitive and nervous. They can be somewhat high-strung. Be careful where you buy your puppy. Purchase from parents you have met and liked, and even ask to see the grandparents if possible. They tend to be quite reserved with strangers and should be socialized as a puppy. Any effort the owner puts into training and socializing will be well rewarded. This is a very good watchdog for its size, seldom becoming aggressive. They do tend to bark a lot. Poodles are friendly with other dogs and non-canine pets. They have a life-expectancy of 12-15 years.