poodle
Fancy groomed breed
A poodle is a breed of dog known for its curly, dense coat and high intelligence.
Poodles come in three sizes—standard, miniature, and toy—and are often associated with elaborate grooming styles, though they were originally bred as water retrievers.
The breed's reputation for prissiness makes poodle a mild insult for someone seen as pampered or overly fussy: He's not cut out for fieldwork—he's a poodle.
As a verb, chiefly British, to poodle means to move in a leisurely, unhurried way: We poodled around the countryside all afternoon.
Having spiral locks
- fluffySoft and light-textured
- softYielding to touch
- woollyCovered in soft fibers
- hypoallergenicUnlikely to cause reactions
non-shedding · dense · wiry · corded · textured · plush · springy · kinky
Of or like dogs
- dogDomesticated barking mammal
- petDomesticated household companion
- purebredOf single breed ancestry
- AKCCanine breed registry
pedigree · kennel · standard · miniature · toy · non-sporting · waterdog · companion
Piece cut out
- stylingArranging for appearance
- shearingCutting away fleece
- bathingImmersion for cleanliness
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
trimming · scissoring · blowdrying · detangling · coat · matting · shampooing · conditioning
Western European republic
- ParisFrance's chief city
- continentalOf a continent
- EuropeanFrom that continent
- ParisianOf France's capital
baroque · rococo · Louis XV · Marie Antoinette · aristocracy
Level of quality accepted
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- toyObject for amusement
- phantomInsubstantial apparition
- abstractCondensed version of text
apricot · black · white · silver · red · cream · brown · café au lait
Elaborate or decorative
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- prissyAffectedly proper and fussy
- pamperedLavished with indulgence
frou-frou · dainty · snooty · aristocratic · refined · haute · posh · stylish
Mentally quick, or fashionable
- cleverShowing mental quickness
- trainableAble to be taught
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
- alertWarning or watchfulness
quick-witted · perceptive · eager · responsive · bright · sharp · keen · intuitive
curly
Having spiral locks
hypoallergenic · non-shedding · dense · wiry · corded · textured · plush · springy · kinky · coiled
canine
Of or like dogs
AKC · pedigree · kennel · standard · miniature · toy · non-sporting · waterdog · companion · domesticated
clipping
Piece cut out
brushing · trimming · scissoring · blowdrying · detangling · coat · matting · shampooing · conditioning · topknot
France
Western European republic
- ParisFrance's chief city
- continentalOf a continent
- EuropeanFrom that continent
Parisian · baroque · rococo · Louis XV · Marie Antoinette · aristocracy
standard
Level of quality accepted
abstract · apricot · black · white · silver · red · cream · brown · café au lait · blue
fancy
Elaborate or decorative
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- prissyAffectedly proper and fussy
pampered · frou-frou · dainty · snooty · aristocratic · refined · haute · posh · stylish · fashionable
smart
Mentally quick, or fashionable
alert · quick-witted · perceptive · eager · responsive · bright · sharp · keen · intuitive · problem-solving
poodlepit bull
Muscular short-haired terrier type
bulldog · mastiff · boxer · German shepherd · Doberman
poodlepit bull
Muscular short-haired terrier type
bulldog · junkyard dog · mutt · mongrel · cur
poodleworking dog
Dog bred for tasks
sled dog · guard dog · police dog · herding dog · sheep dog
- poodle skirtsFull skirts with appliquéd dogs
- toy poodleSmallest poodle variety
- miniature poodlesSmall curly-haired breed
- French poodleCurly-coated Continental breed
- standard poodleLarge curly-haired breed
- poodle mix