
| Some famous Poodle owners throughout history include Beethoven, Chopin (known to be Poodle lovers). Winston Churchill, often associated with English Bulldogs, had a special place in his heart for his Miniature Poodle, Rufus. When Rufus got hit by a car, he was subsequently replaced by another Mini Poo, Rufus II. |
| The Poodle, for all it’s fashionista traits and trends, is actually hiding the brain of a geek. Dog geek, that is. In fact, the Poodle is one of the smartest dog breeds. They’re also loving, nice to strangers (as long as you keep an eye on them) and have a great sense of humor. All in all, you'd be hard- pressed to find a better game show contestant. |
| Along with being smart, pretty, and bestowed with wonderful fluffy hair, the Poodle is athletic. That's right, it can earn its keep with its excellent hunting and water-retrieving skills. Originally Poodles were duck retrievers. A Poodle would jump into the water and swim to the duck he wanted to retrieve. They were bred to be very good swimmers. |
| These days Poodles can do many different activities. They are good companions and participate in obedience, agility, flyball, dock diving, conformation, canine freestyle, hunting, and tracking. They also make excellent rescue dogs and service dogs. |
| Poodles are considered a non-shedding dog. But all mammals lose a tiny bit of hair every day, so that new hair can grow in. If you groom your Poodle regularly, you probably won't even see the small amount of hair that comes out. |
| A "Parti Poodle” is basically a white dog with broken patches of color. Every Parti is marked differently in both the color pattern and pigment. This feature makes them all the more unusual. |
| Poodles have worked in virtually every capacity a dog is capable of filling. From cart-pulling draught animal to parlor-room trickster, from sled dog to assistive guide dog, from warrior to rest-home companion, from truffle-hound to eminently competent bird dog, and from watchdog to show ring master, the poodle excels at every task. With such a rich and varied history, the poodle is a master of all trades and one of the finest companions any human could ever hope for. |
| Teacup poodles were once viewed as status symbols by the rich. Members of the European and Oriental aristocracy and royalty would use these lap dog's body heat to warm cold palace beds and laps (I mean, wouldn’t you?). Emperors were even known to carry them in their sleeves. |
| Poodles are magnificent pets (and wonderful show dogs) and are one of the most intelligent of the breeds that one can own. |
| These are indoor dogs who are very affections and loyal...with proper training, they are not at all "yappy" as some are incorrectly described. They make great watch dogs and are generally very good with children when properly socialized. Due to their high intelligence, one should keep their Poodle amused with toys, walks, training and play to keep boredom and Separation Anxiety at bay. |
| Another one of the interesting Poodle facts is they dont have the strong odour frequently linked with other breeds. Poodles are one of the oldest breeds and have been the most well liked in America since the 1960s. |





