Poodle

History: Though most credit France as the Poodle's country of origin this dog was probably derived from curly-coated dogs out of Central Asia. Some consider the Barbet as the earliest incarnation of the Poodle. The name Poodle however is derived from the German word pfudel

which means puddle or splash in keeping with the Poodle's water loving nature. The Poodle has had a many faceted career through history with uses which include: military dog; guide dog; water-hunting companion and circus performer.