I love my dog! She's a cute Poodle named Nanette.
Wow, neat! Poodles are so cute. And 'poodle' is such a funny word. 
I think so too. I wonder where the name Poodle actually comes from. 
I think I've heard before that poodles were popular in Germany, and their name has to do with splashing around. Maybe they're good swimmers?
Oh yeah mine likes swimming so that might be it. I didn't know they were popular in Germany.
They are! No one really knows where they came from, but most people think that they originated either in French or Germany. Either way, that's a dog of culture!
I think Poodles were considered to be somewhat of an "Elite" dog kind for the rich.
conformation shows, including "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1991 and 2002, and at the World Dog Show in 2007 and 2010.
Toy Poodles won "Best in Show" at Crufts in 1966 and 1982. Standard Poodles achieved the award in 1955, 1985, 2002, and 2014. The 2002 winner came from Norway and was the first overseas exhibit to win the Crufts best in show award.
History.
The European mainland had known the poodle long before it was brought
Poodle
Poodles are a group of formal dog breeds, the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle. The origin of the breed is still discussed, with a prominent dispute over whether the poodle descends from Germany as a type of water dog, or from the French Barbet.
Ranked second most intelligent dog breed just behind the Border Collie, the poodle is skillful in many dog sports and activities, including agility, obedience, tracking to herding, circus performers and assistance dogs. Poodles have taken top honors in many