POODLE BREED HISTORY
Although the Poodle is most often identified with France, its earliest ancestors
were probably curly coated dogs from central Asia that assisted with herding and
followed many routes into various parts of Europe. Interwoven in their ancestry are
also several rough-coated water dogs. Perhaps the earliest incarnation of the
Poodle was the Barbet, a curly coated dog distributed in France, Russia, Hungary,
and elsewhere. It is the German version, however, that exerted most influence on
the modern Poodle. In fact, the word Poodle comes from the German word pfudel,
meaning puddle or "to splash," probably reflecting the dog's water abilities. In
France, it was known as caniche or chien canard, both referring to its duck hunting
abilities. Thus, from herding and water roots the Poodle became a talented
water-hunting companion. The Poodle was also drawn into service as a military
dog, guide dog, guard dog, wagon puller for performers, and eventually, a circus
performer. Its coat was shorn close to facilitate swimming, but left slightly longer
on the chest for warmth in cold water. Although some believe the puffs of hair
around the leg joints and tail tip were for protection when hunting, compelling
evidence suggests that they arose as decoration during the Poodle's performing
days. The Poodle found favor as an elegant companion for fashionable ladies. It
became favored by French aristocracy and eventually became the national dog of
France. Its characteristic clip was accentuated, and a successful effort was made
to perfect the smaller specimens. Poodles entered the show ring in the late
1800s. In the 1930s, the breed staged a comeback that eventually placed it as the
all-time most popular dog in America.
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