A White Poodle Looks Almost Elegant in the Fallen Curtain
Draped in a frayed cream curtain like a very dignified ghost, a white Poodle looks out to the side with ears pulled back and a thoughtful frown. The fabric hangs in loose strips and tatters around him, and his curly topknot sticks up above the folds.
Behind him the room is full of scattered denim, towels, a wooden door, a doormat, a potted plant, and a pile of colorful building blocks. The curtain rod is nowhere in sight. A small stray block and a lone sock complete the scene, as if the room were an obstacle course he just finished.
Poodles come in three sizes, and all of them are known for being clever, energetic, and eager to please. That brain needs work, and a bored Poodle may invent its own projects, such as pulling a curtain down. Poodles also need regular grooming because their curly coats can mat. For a dog who loves fabric, rotate chew toys and offer puzzle games so he has a better outlet, and keep curtains short and tied up if he likes to tug. Tangled cords or fabric can be dangerous, so always supervise, and ask your vet if you see chewing that seems excessive.
The Poodle's careful expression suggests he knows he has a lot of explaining to do. Still, he looks quite elegant in his new shawl.
