Poodle to water and swimming. Of the size varieties, Standard Poodles are the most highly recommended for families with children. They have a kindly demeanor and a love of playing games. As with all dogs and babies, introductions should be gradual, though most Standards will tolerate a baby and learn to be gentle and will respect toddlers so long as the child is supervised. A Standard Poodle will be fine in a family with many children provided the environment is stable, orderly, and relaxed, with enough room for the dog to go out and retire to if needed. Miniature and Toy
Darla (dog) was, and someone going as far as to create a Facebook fan page for her entitled, "Precious, the white toy poodle of Buffalo Bill in The Silence of the Lambs". Her final film before retiring (and ultimately passing away) was in 1992's "Batman Returns" as the role of Ratty Poodle. According to trainer, Cristie Miele, Darla's "big thing" was stealing socks. Darla retired from acting in 1992; retiring to Thousand Oaks, California where she later died at the age of seventeen. Darla (dog) Darla (1975–1992) was a Bichon Frise and animal actress most known for her role as Precious in