Poodle

The poodle is a smart dog that’s eager to please. They can work as assistance dogs, emotional support dogs, and service dogs.

The dog, which originated in Germany, was first bred to be a water retriever. Their job was to bring ducks or other birds back to hunters. The dog’s name comes from the German word ” pudel” or “pudelin,” which means to splash in the water.

The traditional poodle hair cut was created to make the dogs more efficient swimmers. The puffs of hair around their joints and upper torso protect their joints and vital organs.