poodles
Curly-coated companions
Poodles are a breed of dog known for their curly, dense coat and high intelligence.
They come in three sizes—standard, miniature, and toy—and are often associated with elaborate grooming styles, particularly the continental clip with pompoms.
Despite a reputation as pampered show dogs, poodles were originally bred as water retrievers: She trained her poodle for agility competitions.
Level of quality accepted
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- toyObject for amusement
- curlyHaving spiral locks
- hypoallergenicUnlikely to cause reactions
purebred · AKC · kennel · pedigree · breeder · puppy · litter · coat
Structural form or arrangement
- WestminsterLondon's political center
- best in showAward for finest entry
- handlerOne who manages something
- ringClosed curve shape
judge · stacking · champion · ribbon · competition · breed standard · presentation · showmanship
Elaborate or decorative
- prissyAffectedly proper and fussy
- frou-frouExcessive showy adornment
- pamperedLavished with indulgence
- snootyAffectedly superior in manner
elegant · aristocratic · posh · high-maintenance · spoiled · pink · bows · rhinestones
Piece cut out
- scissoringCutting with hinged blades
- shavingRemoving hair with blade
- pompomsHandheld decorative tufts
- fluffingMaking something fuller
brushing · matting · detangling · salon · groomer · trim · bath · blow-dry
Quickness and ease
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- tricksDeceptive acts or techniques
- circusTraveling entertainment with performers
- trainedTaught a skill
clever · athletic · jumping · retrieval · rally · tracking · competition · talented
Retriever-poodle crossbreed
- goldendoodleRetriever-poodle mix
- cockapooSpaniel-poodle hybrid dog
- schnoodleTwo-breed canine hybrid
- maltipooPoodle-Maltese hybrid dog
cavapoo · designer dog · hybrid · doodle · mixed · crossbreed · F1 · multigenerational
standard
Level of quality accepted
hypoallergenic · purebred · AKC · kennel · pedigree · breeder · puppy · litter · coat · topknot
conformation
Structural form or arrangement
- WestminsterLondon's political center
- best in showAward for finest entry
- handlerOne who manages something
ring · judge · stacking · champion · ribbon · competition · breed standard · presentation · showmanship · points
fancy
Elaborate or decorative
snooty · elegant · aristocratic · posh · high-maintenance · spoiled · pink · bows · rhinestones · carried
clipping
Piece cut out
- scissoringCutting with hinged blades
- shavingRemoving hair with blade
- pompomsHandheld decorative tufts
fluffing · brushing · matting · detangling · salon · groomer · trim · bath · blow-dry · styling
agility
Quickness and ease
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- tricksDeceptive acts or techniques
- circusTraveling entertainment with performers
trained · clever · athletic · jumping · retrieval · rally · tracking · competition · talented · versatile
labradoodle
Retriever-poodle crossbreed
- goldendoodleRetriever-poodle mix
- cockapooSpaniel-poodle hybrid dog
- schnoodleTwo-breed canine hybrid
maltipoo · cavapoo · designer dog · hybrid · doodle · mixed · crossbreed · F1 · multigenerational · trending
- circuscircus, big top, clown, clowns, ringmaster
- soft thingscotton balls, pillow, cushion, velvet, fleece
poodlespit bulls
Strong, blocky-headed dogs
junkyard dogs · bulldogs · mastiffs · bloodhounds · coonhounds
poodlespit bulls
Strong, blocky-headed dogs
bulldogs · Dobermans · mastiffs · mutts · junkyard dogs
poodlesbeagles
Compact scent hounds
Labrador retrievers · boxers · pit bulls · Weimaraners · Dalmatians
- 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