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[MKorner]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1244970/replies?c=11

[blue9t3]

He dont fool me! hes antigunner a weasel in a poodles clothing. and his wife is a tree huggin dirt worshiper!
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[MichaelP]

I must say this is very good article with the french poodle as the dog

Thats perfect !!

I must say as if there was any doubt I am glad to see my money for membership to the NRA was well spent. I am glad they endorsed W

I live in San Antonio Texas and if it were up to me I would make Kerry walk around in Summer outside in an Eddie Eagle Outfit untill he got smart.

http://www.nrahq.org/safety/eddie/mascot.asp

Gun Control is being able to hit your target! I know I know an oldie but a goodie!

Michael

[GIaunt]

It is a good ad...
But accurate its not.... Poodles do hunt --- ducks to truffles:

http://www.barkbytes.com/history/poodle.htm


Breed historians are in general agreement that the Poodle had its origins in Germany, with some influence from Russia and then became standardized as a distinct breed in France where it is the national dog. That is why many people today refer to the Poodle with the misnomer of "French" Poodle. In Germany the Poodle (from the German word pudel - meaning "to splash in water") was a very sturdy dog, that possessed two coat types, curly and corded. The corded type of coat is rarely seen in the United States, but is still in existence. The Russian variety was described as somewhat "greyhound" in body type.

In France, Poodles were used for a variety of purposes. There was the Caniche which was a large dog widely used for duck hunting. The Petit Barbet was a Toy size dog that led a pampered and primped style of life in the royal courts. The Truffle dog was used in the search for that flavorful morsel that was used by so many of the French chefs.


http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/learn_about.htm

Truffles are a fungus grown and harvested predominantly in France and Italy. Gourmets have treasured "black pearls" for their aroma and taste for 3500 years. Truffles grow 3-12 inches deep around the roots of chestnut, oak, hazel, and beech trees. Truffles are just like their cousin the mushroom only growing under ground instead of above ground. Humans use specially trained pigs or dogs to sniff out and dig up these aromatic and priceless delicacies. Though pigs are better at ferreting out the truffles, dogs are easier to control once they have retrieved the brown, black or white fungus. Truffles are literally worth more than their weight in gold.

http://forums.fark.com/cgi/fark/comments.pl?IDLink=364401


Poodles were bred originally by the Germans as retrievers (Puddle Dogs). The foo-foo cut is actually a hunting cut. The balls of fur were left over joints, head and the chest to keep them warm. Everything else was shaved for easier swimming. The French thought it was a stylish idea and adopted them.