Poodle Part 1: Beyond the Pom-Poms

Welcome back to The Breed Files! Think Poodles are just fancy haircuts and dog shows? Think again. Mairin Hershik with Flourish Kennels joins us to uncover the truth about one of the most intelligent and versatile breeds in the world. From their fascinating history to their personalities, trainability, and the origins of their glamorous reputation, we cover everything you need to know to decide whether a Poodle might be the perfect dog for you, including exploring the breed's history, temperament, versatility, and unique qualities. Be sure to catch Part 2 next week, where we continue the conversation!

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• ​American Kennel Club. Official Standard of the Poodle. PDF. Accessed June 14, 2026. https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Poodle.pdf.
• ​American Kennel Club. “Poodle (Standard).” Accessed June 14, 2026. https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/poodle-standard/.
• ​American Kennel Club. “The History of the Poodle.” Accessed June 14, 2026. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/poodle-history/.
• ​Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. “CHIC Programs: Browse by Breed—Poodle (Miniature).” Accessed June 14, 2026. https://ofa.org/chic-programs/browse-by-breed/?breed=PO/MIN.
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