There can be little doubt that the breed originated in Germany, where it is known as the “Pudel”, and classed as the “Canis familiaris Aquaticus”.
In form and coat he would seem to be closely related to the old Water-dog, and the resemblance between a brown Poodle and an Irish Water Spaniel is remarkable. The Poodle is no longer regarded as a sporting dog, but at one period he was trained to retrieve waterfowl, and he still on occasion displays an eager fondness for the water. Read the rest of this entry »












