Poodle

Poodles were originally bred as water retrievers and hunting dogs.Encyclopaedia Britannica. "Poodle." https://www.britannica.com/animal/poodle-dog-breed Today, they are commonly kept as companion animals and are also shown in dog shows.

Poodles have a curly coat that sheds less visibly than many other dog breeds. Because of this, some people with dog allergies may tolerate poodles better than other breeds, although no dog is completely hypoallergenic.American Kennel Club. "Hypoallergenic Dogs." https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/hypoallergenic-dogs/

Common coat colors include white, black, gray, brown, and apricot.American Kennel Club. "Poodle Breed Standard." https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/poodle/150px|right|thumb|A black Miniature poodle in a dog show clip.

 Sizes 
Poodles are breed in many different sizes. The four main sizes from largest to smallest are Standard, Miniature, Medium and Toy. There are also other sizes, like the very small Teacup, that are not official. This means that these other sizes cannot be part of professional dog shows.

Standard - This is the original size. This height is from 35 to 45 cm, weight is from 15 to 19 kg.
Miniature - This size was downsized from standard size for circus dogs.  This height is from 28 to 35 cm,weight is from 8 to 15 kg. 
Medium - This size is not accepted in some countries.  This height is from  35 to 45 cm, weight is from 8 to 15 kg.
Toy - This size was downsized from miniature size for breeding as pets. This height is from 26 to 28 cm, weight is  also 3 kg.

 Military working dogs 
Poodles have been used as working dogs in the military for several centuries. During World War II, it was thought that this breed of dog could become helpers during the war.  So, poodles went through training by the United States Army for special tasks. In 1942, the poodle was one of 32 breeds officially ranked as war dogs by the Army.

Cuts
It is the poodles main style to left hair of the chest and ankles in order to protect heart and joints from cold waters and cut others in order to reduce the resistance of the water. Now, poodles hair styles have more variations. In Japan, the "teddy bear cut" is most popular. This style lets the whole body have roundness like a teddy bear.

References

Category:Dog breeds originating in France
Category:FCI breeds
Category:Dog breeds originating in Germany