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Poodle Guide: The 14 Most Interesting and Weird Facts

Published: by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links

Poodles! These doggies are adored in the dog community. Their athleticism, intelligence, and iconic coat make them stand out from the crowd. If you are a poodle owner or a potential owner, you might want to know these 14 most interesting and weird facts about them.

#1 They are great swimmers.

four Poodle standing by the pool side
Poodles are excellent water dogs. Their athletic build and webbed feet give them impressive swimming abilities. And besides, their coats are water resistant! These traits made them a reliable water retriever in France.

#2 Many names for one doggie.

red Poodle sitting on top of the table next to a bunch of flowers on a vase
Poodles are known by many names: Pudle (English), Pudelhund (German), Caniche, and Barbone. German name Pudelhund translates to puddle hound or water dog.

#3 They are incredibly popular in France.

a gray Poodle puppy standing in the yard
This breed was standardized in France. They were even declared France’s national dog breed because they were so well loved.

#4 But it is a German babe.

A cream Poodle wearing a blue sweater while sitting on the chair
But contrary to popular belief, Poodles are not from France. They actually originated in Germany where they were bred as hunters.

#5 They are stronger than they look.

A white Poodle standing up eating treats from the hand of a person standing in from of him
Poodles are more than you think. The dog behind the iconic white fluff is quite tough!

#6 Mushroom hunters.

A Poodle walking in the grass under the trees
In England, Spain, Germany and France, truffle mushrooms were like a delicacy, and Poodles were the perfect doggie to sniff them out. Their soft mouths and small paws were gentle enough not to damage the mushrooms.

#7 They are hypoallergenic.

A Poodle lying on the couch with its face leaning towards the stuffed toy
The Poodle’s single layer coat of thick fur is hypoallergenic. They shed minimally for their fur never stops growing and tangles instead of falling out.

#8 They are very intelligent.

A Poodle puppy wearing sunglasses while sitting on the bed
Poodles have beauty and brains! They are extremely intelligent and are the second smartest breed, after the border collie.

#9 They need a lot of sleep.

A Poodle lying on its bed next to a chihuahua
Adult poodles sleeping about 13 hours a day!

#10 They are great friends!

a Poodle hugging a woman while standing in the middle of the field of lavender
Poodles attach and become very close with their owners. So you should give them no less of your love and care!

#11 Walks.

A woman at the park with her Poodle puppy wearing a red dress while standing in front of her
Since they are full of energy, taking them for a walk at least 1 or 2 time per day, it will help them release pent up energy and thus behave better.

#12 They are sensitive to the tone of your voice.

A woman sitting on the chair with her Poodle while pointing at something
They are able to recognize vocal infections in a humans’ voice. This is one reason why they are easy to train. Just the tone of your voice alone will let them know what is expected.

#13 Friendly to other pets.

A Poodle sitting at the park next to a chihuahua
They generally get along very good with other doggies and even with cats.

#14 Grooming.

A white Poodle sitting on top of the grooming table
No matter which size doggie you have, he or she should be brushed at least once a week. This is best done with a slicker brush or bristle brush.
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