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BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Meet the poodle that's part of a lifeguard pack in Spain
Poodles are some of the most pampered pooches and certainly don't look out of place at dog shows like now you might see one on a beach, as he's just joined a dog rescue squad in the poodle has joined four labradors in the team, paw-trolling Las Lindes beach near Sanchez-Merenciano, who is Nilo's handler, says he enters the water first to reach swimmers who have got into trouble, before Nilo and the others help them back to safety. Nilo certainly looks the part, with a life vest strapped to his chest and suncream on his you're unlikely to find many other Poodles working on the beaches in the country as other breeds tend to be used there - like Labradors and are thought to have originated in Germany and were historically used for water rescue in northern Europe, where their fur would protect them from the to Miguel that their name comes the German verb "puddeln" which means 'to splash'. Poodles aren't just known for their fluffy fur, the American Kennel Club says they are very intelligent and are great says Nilo at first was scared of loud noises and crowds so his training had to be done a step at a he says it wasn't long until he was out there swimming with "perfect strokes" and "using his tail perfectly like a rudder to run and to move".One thing's for sure, if someone got rescued by this super pooch, they'd certainly have a tail to tell!
CNN
7 days ago
- General
- CNN
Poodle joins dog lifeguard team on Spanish beach
Poodle Nilo has joined four labradors on a dog rescue squad at Las Lindas beach near Malaga in Spain, helping lifeguards tow people back to shore. With his fluffy white coat, a life vest strapped across his chest and sunblock slathered on his long nose, the two-year-old Standard Poodle cuts an unusual figure, as Spanish dog beach rescue squads generally use Labradors and Newfoundlands. Nilo's handler, dog instructor Miguel Sanchez-Merenciano, 45, told Reuters that he enters the water first to reach a swimmer in distress before calling Nilo or other dogs to help them back to safety. Poodles, an originally German breed, were historically used for water rescue, he said, though mainly in hunting and retrieval work in northern European lakes, their lustrous fur protecting them from the cold. Indeed, the name 'poodle' comes from the German verb 'puddeln,' which means to splash, Sanchez-Merenciano said. Poodles are also known for their superior intelligence and exceptional learning ability, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). Nilo was once scared of loud noises and crowds, so his training had to be done step by step, Sanchez-Merenciano explained. 'He has gone from swimming vertically and incorrectly to swimming completely horizontally, with perfect strokes, using his tail perfectly like a rudder to turn and to move.'
CNN
7 days ago
- General
- CNN
Poodle joins dog lifeguard team on Spanish beach
Poodle Nilo has joined four labradors on a dog rescue squad at Las Lindas beach near Malaga in Spain, helping lifeguards tow people back to shore. With his fluffy white coat, a life vest strapped across his chest and sunblock slathered on his long nose, the two-year-old Standard Poodle cuts an unusual figure, as Spanish dog beach rescue squads generally use Labradors and Newfoundlands. Nilo's handler, dog instructor Miguel Sanchez-Merenciano, 45, told Reuters that he enters the water first to reach a swimmer in distress before calling Nilo or other dogs to help them back to safety. Poodles, an originally German breed, were historically used for water rescue, he said, though mainly in hunting and retrieval work in northern European lakes, their lustrous fur protecting them from the cold. Indeed, the name 'poodle' comes from the German verb 'puddeln,' which means to splash, Sanchez-Merenciano said. Poodles are also known for their superior intelligence and exceptional learning ability, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). Nilo was once scared of loud noises and crowds, so his training had to be done step by step, Sanchez-Merenciano explained. 'He has gone from swimming vertically and incorrectly to swimming completely horizontally, with perfect strokes, using his tail perfectly like a rudder to turn and to move.'
CNN
7 days ago
- General
- CNN
Poodle joins dog lifeguard team on Spanish beach
Poodle Nilo has joined four labradors on a dog rescue squad at Las Lindas beach near Malaga in Spain, helping lifeguards tow people back to shore. With his fluffy white coat, a life vest strapped across his chest and sunblock slathered on his long nose, the two-year-old Standard Poodle cuts an unusual figure, as Spanish dog beach rescue squads generally use Labradors and Newfoundlands. Nilo's handler, dog instructor Miguel Sanchez-Merenciano, 45, told Reuters that he enters the water first to reach a swimmer in distress before calling Nilo or other dogs to help them back to safety. Poodles, an originally German breed, were historically used for water rescue, he said, though mainly in hunting and retrieval work in northern European lakes, their lustrous fur protecting them from the cold. Indeed, the name 'poodle' comes from the German verb 'puddeln,' which means to splash, Sanchez-Merenciano said. Poodles are also known for their superior intelligence and exceptional learning ability, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). Nilo was once scared of loud noises and crowds, so his training had to be done step by step, Sanchez-Merenciano explained. 'He has gone from swimming vertically and incorrectly to swimming completely horizontally, with perfect strokes, using his tail perfectly like a rudder to turn and to move.'
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
The six dog breeds most likely to get DIARRHOEA revealed by scientists – and why Jack Russells evade dreaded ‘poonami'
SCIENTISTS have revealed the six dog breeds most likely to suffer from diarrhoea. It turns out some pups are unfortunately more susceptible than others. Advertisement 5 A Cockapoo, sometimes called a Spoodle or Cockadoodle, is a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle Credit: Getty 5 Maltese pups are one of the dogs believed to be more susceptible to diarrhoea Credit: Getty 5 According to researchers, the Jack Russell Terrier and Chihuahua are less likely to experience the messy condition Credit: Getty Roughly one in every 12 dogs in the UK will be diagnosed with diarrhoea each year, according to a new The study, published today in the journal PLOS One, revealed that the following dog breeds are most at risk of a "dreaded poonami": Maltese Miniature Poodle Cavapoo German Shepherd Yorkshire Terrier Cockapoo There may even be a "genetic element to the condition," the study said. READ MORE ON PETS That means there's something within the genes of these six breeds that makes them more likely to get diarrhoea than others. Advertisement With a pool of about 2.25million dogs, lead author Dan O'Neill, of the Royal Veterinary College, UK, and his colleagues, discovered that there were two breed least likely to suffer. According to researchers, the Jack Russell Terrier and Chihuahua are less likely to experience the messy condition. The researchers note that it is the diets and exercise habits of different breeds may influence this. Most read in Science The study relied on data from vets around the country. Advertisement So the researchers added that the different likelihoods of owners taking their dog to the vet in the first place could have skewed the results. Dogs prefer EVs to fuel-powered cars with heart rates revealing exactly how your pet feels on drive, study shows The condition is most common in dogs under three years old or older than nine years, the study said. Young pups that often eat things they shouldn't may also have digestive issues, while older dogs may experience it as a complication of ageing. More than 80 per cent of suffering pups get better after one trip to the vets, the researchers also found, suggesting the condition is short-lived. Advertisement 'Experiencing the dreaded 'poonami' with your dog is one of those events any dog owner fears," Dr. O'Neill said in a statement. "This new study shows that diarrhoea events are very common in dogs but that owners should not panic. "No matter how bad the deluge, most dogs will recover in a few days after veterinary treatment.' 5 Miniature or Toy poodles are also common sufferers Credit: Getty Advertisement 5 Out of a pool of about 2.25million dogs, German Shepherds were also revealed to experience the digestive condition more frequently than other breeds Credit: Getty
