5 Interesting Facts About Adorable Poodles

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Poodles are among the most instantly recognizable of all dog breeds.

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Known largely for their stylish looks. Intelligent Poodle has so many more talents besides simply looking pretty.

Origin

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Although it is the national dog of France, the Poodle actually originated in Germany.

Hunting Dogs

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Their job was to bring ducks and other birds back to their masters.

Hunting Dogs

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They haven’t lost their skills over the years. Some waterfowl hunters still use Poodles in the field today.

Functional

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It might seem like the ultimate canine fashion statement, but the traditional Poodle cut is really all about function, not fashion.

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Less hair would make the Poodle a more efficient swimmer but more vulnerable to cold water.

Several Hairstyles

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Each Poodle haircut has very specific rules about where the puffs and pompoms of hair should be and how long they should be.

Three Sizes

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From the tiny Toy Poodle to the mid-sized Miniature Poodle and large Standard Poodle, the breed comes in different sizes.