A breed of dog known for their curly or wavy coat, originally bred for water retrieval, and often groomed in decorative styles.
From German 'Pudelhund' or 'Pudel,' possibly from 'pudeln' (to splash) or from a Low German word for water dog. They became popular toy dogs in France and remain iconic.
Poodles are actually one of the smartest dog breeds and were originally serious water-hunting dogs, not fancy lap dogs—the fancy haircuts came later as a European fashion!
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