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Created page with 'The '''Poodle''' (German: ''Pudel'', French: ''Caniche'') is a domestic dog breed of German origin. It was originally bred in [[...'
The '''Poodle''' ([[German language|German]]: ''Pudel'', [[French language|French]]: ''Caniche'') is a domestic [[dog]] breed of [[German]] origin.
It was originally bred in [[Germany]] for water retrieving, similar to today's [[Labrador retriever]]. It is now mostly a companion dog, though there is now a resurgence of the Standard Poodle being used as a retriever in hunting waterfowl, such as [[duck]]s. It is recognized in the
There are three sizes of poodles: '''Standard''', the original breed, ranging from 15-24 inches high, '''Miniature''', ranging from 11-15 inches high, and the '''Toy''', ranging from 8-10 inches high. The Standard and Miniature Poodles are placed in the Non-Sporting Group of the [[American Kennel Club|AKC]], and the Toy Poodle is placed in the Toy Group.
Poodles have a curly, single-layer coat that does not shed, making them suitable for people who are allergic to dogs. They are renowned for their intelligence, being able to know all sorts of tricks.
[[Category: Dog breeds]]
It was originally bred in [[Germany]] for water retrieving, similar to today's [[Labrador retriever]]. It is now mostly a companion dog, though there is now a resurgence of the Standard Poodle being used as a retriever in hunting waterfowl, such as [[duck]]s. It is recognized in the
There are three sizes of poodles: '''Standard''', the original breed, ranging from 15-24 inches high, '''Miniature''', ranging from 11-15 inches high, and the '''Toy''', ranging from 8-10 inches high. The Standard and Miniature Poodles are placed in the Non-Sporting Group of the [[American Kennel Club|AKC]], and the Toy Poodle is placed in the Toy Group.
Poodles have a curly, single-layer coat that does not shed, making them suitable for people who are allergic to dogs. They are renowned for their intelligence, being able to know all sorts of tricks.
[[Category: Dog breeds]]