The word Pudel in turn comes from Low German pud(d)eln meaning '[to] splash in water,' cognate with the English word puddle. The poodle has been bred in at least three sizes, including Standard, Miniature, and Toy. According to the American Kennel Club, which recognized the breed in 1887, the Standard Poodle is the oldest of the three varieties, and was later bred down to the miniature and toy sizes. The British Kennel Club also recognizes three sizes, stating that the miniature and toy are scaled down versions of the standard. Hunting poodles typically are dogs with lightning quick reflexes, sprinting like a demon after the downed bird and having a prodigious ability to remember where the bird fell and (though not as good as the English Pointer) a decent nose to sniff and track a bird hiding in tall grass  They are talented hunters of upland birds and normally in snowy weather require an extra coat, preferably neon orange for visibility.
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