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Poodle 'Rudy' Wins 2025 Therapy Dog Award for Canine Excellence
When "Rudy," a black and white Standard Poodle, owned and handled by Steven Zonis, leans against you for a hug, it's a rare moment of respite.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/poodle-rudy-ace-therapy-dog/
| May 1, 2018
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Miniature Poodle 'Cher' Is a World-Class Agility Dog, Competing in 2025 AKC Agility Premier Cup
Maggie Schoolar says agility changed her life. She's now competing at the 2025 AKC Agility Premier Cup with her 8-year-old Miniature Poodle, "Cher".
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/agility-premier-cup-miniature-poodle-cher/
| May 1, 2018
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Poodle 'Kissable Katie' Wins Service Dog Award for Canine Excellence
Legally blind Jill Dempsey was housebound until her world opened up when she was paired with her beloved guide dog, ACE award winner, Kissable Katie.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ace-winner-service-dog-kissable-katie/
| May 1, 2018
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Poodle History: From Water Retriever to Versatile Companion
The Poodle's fluffed and coiffed coat, coupled with the breed's spirited intelligence, and passion for a good swim explains the Poodle's popularity.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/poodle-history/
| May 1, 2018
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Therapy Dog 'Dime' Is the First Poodle To Earn a Master National Hunter Title
Therapy dog 'Dime' is the first Poodle to earn a Master National Hunter Title. Read more about this talented, well-rounded senior dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dime-master-national-hunter-title/
| May 1, 2018
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Meet Miniature Poodle 'Sage,' the 2024 Westminster Best in Show Winner
Sage, a three-year-old Miniature Poodle from Houston, has won Best in Show at the 148th Westminister Kennel Club Dog Show.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2024-westminster-best-in-show-winner/
| May 1, 2018
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Is the Poodle a Good Fit for You?
An elegant, intelligent, and energetic breed, the Standard Poodle is one of three Poodle sizes. Is this the right breed for your lifestyle?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/poodle-right-for-you/
| May 1, 2018
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Miniature Poodle 'Eli' Wins 2021 AKC Trick Dog Competition
To borrow a popular phrase, Eli isn’t a one-trick Poodle, nor does he hide a thing. Right now, the Miniature Poodle and his 68-year-old owner, Leslie Gelesh, of Akron, Ohio, are at the top of their game after winning the 2021 American Kennel Club Trick Dog Competition with a dazzling six-minute routine called “Batman Furever [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/miniature-poodle-eli-wins-2021-akc-trick-dog-competition/
| May 1, 2018
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A Poodle's Purpose: One Breed's Unexpected Versatility
Her name evokes images of a beloved princess or the ancient goddess of the hunt—Diana. She easily slips in and out of these roles, sometimes on the same day. One moment, she’s gleaming white, pouffed, and proud in the show ring. Turn around, and she’s dripping with pond water, her curls flattened [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/a-poodles-purpose/
| May 1, 2018
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The Best Poodle Names for Your Bright and Proud Puppy
When it comes to Poodles, there is more to the breed than what meets the eye. Fluffy, show dog looks aside, the Poodle is an active, smart, and proud breed that has been favored for centuries. Initially used as a duck hunting breed in Germany, Poodles are now the national dog of France and wear [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/best-poodle-names/
| May 1, 2018