{"id":276,"date":"2019-03-08T13:05:33","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T13:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.petbnb.nl\/?p=276"},"modified":"2025-10-08T21:45:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T21:45:24","slug":"5-dingen-nog-wist-poedel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.petbnb.nl\/en\/5-facts-poodle\/","title":{"rendered":"5 things you didn't know about the Poodle"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Poodles today are often seen as dogs that come with luxury and wealth - but was that always the case?
\n Behind their elegant appearance is a history full of surprises.\n <\/p>\n

1. The poodle was actually bred for hunting<\/h3>\n

\"Poodle<\/p>\n

\n Poodles are incredibly athletic and excellent swimmers. This came in handy when hunting waterfowl.
\n Their soft beaks allowed them to gently pick up injured or dead birds without damaging them.
\n Their work ethic and intelligence made them ideal as hunting dogs.\n <\/p>\n

2. The peculiar way of their shaved fur has a purpose<\/h3>\n

\"Poodle<\/p>\n

\n Today mostly fashion, but originally purely practical: the coat was strategically clipped so that the poodle remained protected from the cold water while hunting,
\n without the weight of a completely wet coat hampering their ability to swim.\n <\/p>\n

3. Poodles come in as many as three varieties<\/h3>\n

\"Toy<\/p>\n

\n The poodle is the only dog breed that comes in three sizes: standard, miniature and toy.
\n These names only describe size - according to the American Kennel Club, they all belong to the same breed.
\n Ideally, then, whether you have a large or small pet sitter<\/a> is looking for!\n <\/p>\n

4. A poodle's coat never stops growing<\/h3>\n

\"Poodle<\/p>\n

\n Poodle owners know it all too well: the coat continues to grow endlessly.
\n Without regular combing and clipping, the coat can quickly tangle, leading to a \"rasta-poodle.\"
\n Yet their fur is hypoallergenic, making them very popular among dog lovers with allergies.\n <\/p>\n

5. Poodles are really mega smart<\/h3>\n