The poodle is a breed of gun dog, including the standard poodle (above 38 centimetres at the shoulder), the miniature poodle (below 38 cm), and the toy poodle (below 28 cm) varieties. The dense curly coat, usually cut into an elaborate style, is often either black or white, although greys and browns are also bred. The poodle probably originated in Russia, was naturalized in Germany, where it was used for retrieving ducks and gained its name and became a luxury dog in France. They were first known in Britain during the 17th century. Research Poodle
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Research Poodle
