Poodle history
The poodle was originally developed as a hunting dog. The dense, tightly curled fur was
developed to be nearly waterproof, and they were used as a retrieving dog. This is where the
"show" coat had its foundation. Hunters used a much shorter version of the "foofy" clip. The hair
was left longer around the internal organs, joints of the legs and top of the head to protect against
the effects of cold weather and cold water. The rest of the body was cut shorter for less drag in
the water. Around the middle of the twentieth century the poodle fell out of favor for hunting,
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