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Also known as: Caniche, Pudel, duck dog
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Poodle, breed of dog thought to have originated in Germany but widely associated with France, where it is hugely popular. The Poodle was developed as a water retriever, and the distinctive clipping of its heavy coat was initiated to increase the animal’s efficiency in the water. The breed has been used for such diverse undertakings as performing in circuses and hunting for truffles (scenting and digging up the edible fungus). An elegant-looking dog, the Poodle is often ranked as one of the most intelligent of all breeds. Based on the standard set by the American Kennel Club (AKC), the dog ...(100 of 800 words)

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