Despite their upscale image, poodles were originally bred in Germany as water retrievers for hunting waterfowl.
Hunting Dogs
Poodles are one of the smartest dog breeds, ranking #2 in working intelligence behind only Border Collies.
Highly Intelligent
Poodles are hypoallergenic dogs thanks to their unique, low-shedding curly coats. Great for allergy sufferers.
Hypoallergenic
Poodles are one of the top dog breeds for conformation showing and competitions like agility and obedience.
Show Stoppers
Poodles come in three size varieties - Standard, Miniature, and Toy. But they’re all the same breed.
Variety of Sizes
Poodles' coats require regular brushing and professional grooming every 4-6 weeks.
Maintenance
Many poodles sport fancy, sculpted haircuts originally meant to streamline the body for swimming and hunting.
Iconic Haircuts