I have a poodle, she is my best friend. Do you have any pets?
Yes I have three dogs and one is a poodle mix.  Where poodles come from is disputed.
Poodle
Poodles often take top honors in conformation shows 
What breed is your favorite. Yes it is a mystery of poodles actual origin but that doesnt matter since they are great dogs!
I like crossbreed dogs the best. All my dogs are mixed.
I can see why poodles are really cute and fluffy. Do you know their life expectancy?
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
owner to make up a new "breed name".
Hypoallergenic qualities.
Poodles are often cited as a hypoallergenic dog breed. Their individual hair follicles have an active growth period that is longer than that of many other breeds of dogs; combined with the tightly curled coat, which slows the loss of dander and dead hair by trapping it in the curls, an individual poodle may release less dander and hair into the environment. In addition, most poodles are frequently brushed and bathed to keep them looking their best;