Former French President Chirac hospitalised after mauling by his clinically depressed poodle

dailymail.co.uk ^ | January 21, 2009 | Ian Sparks

[CrazyIvan]

Having had a 70 lb. Standard Poodle, I can conform that being attacked by one is no joke.

Weren’t they originally hunting dogs before they got popular and their image changed? I’ve even heard that the funny clip jobs were originally to make it easier to get burs out of the coat but kept vital areas warm. Of course I’ve suckered for sillier stories.

[winner3000]

Good dog! It knows what a bad person America-hating, Iraqi money bribe-taking jerk Chirac is. He is one of the most corrupt politicians in France.

[abigailsmybaby]

A Pootese? That’s even better. Chirac was mauled by a Poot. I can hardly type for laughing hysterically.

[Dinah Lord]

I bet the wifey sicced the psycho poodle on old Jacques. I would have if I were here.

He’s been a regular old hound dog when it comes to the mistresses all his life.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article1375170.ece

[Constitutions Grandchild]

This wasn't a Standard. This was the size of a Toy. I guarantee you no Toy could do any damage whatsoever. We often have to tell our Toy (7 lbs and 8” at the shoulder) that he's living up to his name — “Spike” so he won't be discouraged. When he gets mad, everyone ignores him — including the Boxer/Pit-bull. It must be frustrating. He is, however, easily distracted with a hug or kiss which helps. He forgets why he was upset.

[Constitutions Grandchild]

You heard right. Standards CAN be difficult and fierce, but more often they are just bored and happy go lucky pals.

The various trim jobs were to keep vital areas warm and leave the rest of the body slim for water retrieval. Having been around them for 30 years (Toys, that is), they are incredibly smart, extremely endearing and know how to worm their way into your heart. They even grovel well when they're in trouble and fearless when they think you're at risk. Mine would take on a lion if faced with one and probably confuse the heck out of it.

Mine looks uncannily like Mr. Chirac’s although his is part Maltese.

[G Larry]

There must be a pic of a “surrender monkey” surrendering to a poodle!

[grellis]

The article is confusing. It refers to a poodle, but also refers to a Maltese. The dog pictured with him looks a lot more like a Malt than a poodle, doesn't it?

He was attacked by a freaking dustmop!

[brytlea]

LOL!

[brytlea]

A purebred maltese should not have such curly coat.

[Kandy]

Calling Cesar Milan - he usually finds the problem is the owner.

[CindyDawg]

Going to the ER, yes....blaming it on a poodle...not our guys lol. It’s kind of on the same line as going to a shelter and telling someone a girl beat them up. It rarely happens.

[shibumi]

PING! -

(If I can compose myself from laughing long enough to type.)

[Political Junkie Too]

I had a toy poodle growing up. Smartest dog I ever had.

-PJ

[abigailsmybaby]

That is one funny article. I still break out in belly laughs every time I think about it.

[Popman]

Too hard to pass up bump

[Proud_texan]

The dog became depressed after repeated viewings of The Nutty Professor.

[DieHard the Hunter]

> Going to the ER, yes....blaming it on a poodle...not our guys lol. It’s kind of on the same line as going to a shelter and telling someone a girl beat them up. It rarely happens.

(grin!) An acquaintence of mine nearly lost his manhood to a mean-tempered Chihuaua (aren’t they all?) and had to call an ambliance and off to the Casualty Ward he went. Apparently quite serious blood loss, as there are lots and lots of blood vessels near the surface down there.

Tried to pass it off as a rugby accident (the fibber!) until the Truth eventually came out as it always does.

[Rightwingowl]

First time I read that headline, I could’ve sworn it said “people” not “poodle”...

[SunkenCiv]

Okay...