• Highly Intelligent & Trainable: They learn quickly and enjoy having "jobs" or challenges, making training rewarding.

• Affectionate & Loyal: They form strong bonds, love cuddling, and want to be part of family life.

• Energetic & Active: They need daily physical and mental exercise, enjoying activities like hiking, swimming, agility, and games.

• Sociable: Generally friendly with everyone, including strangers, kids, and other animals, especially with early socialization.

• Sensitive & Intuitive: They "read the room," can be sensitive to the emotions around them. 

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Life Expectancy: 11-15 years

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Grooming: Poodles require frequent grooming to avoid matting. 

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Fun Facts: 

1. Although they are frequently associated with France, the breed originated in Germany. 

2. They were often circus performers in the 1800s.

3. While they're known for their "fancy" haircuts, poodles were bred to retrieve waterfowl.  Many are still used in the field today. 

4. Being one of the smartest dog breeds, they have a wide variety of jobs they excel at:  service/guide work, therapy, nose work, agility, retrieving, etc. 

5. Many famous people prefer the company of a standard poodle including: Elvis, Katherine Hepburn, and Robin Williams. 

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