| Colors: solid colors of black, blue, brown/cafe au lait, gray/silver, apricot, cream, white. parti-color (50% white and any other color), phantom, solid with sharply defined markings, abstract (less than 50% white with any other color, sable(black-tipped hairs on solid color), multi-patterned. albino - not preferred |
| Physical Traits: N/A |
| Hair Type: profuse, abundant, fine, wiry, nappy, woolly, frizzy, short, non-shedding, close curls. haircut styles: puppy, sporting, English Saddle, Continental |
| Nicknames: Caniche, Pudel, Canis Familiaris Aquatius |
| Bred For: cold water retriever, duck retriever |
| Personality / Temperament: intelligent, alert, proud, dignified, takes direction well, quick learner, obedient, responsive, thoughtful, active, independent, sensitive, elegant, good sense of humor, easy to train, dependable, calm |
| Origination: Germany/France. national dog of France |
| Maintenance / Special Needs: high, requires constant grooming to prevent matting, needs attention, special grooming for show, little to no shedding, virtually odorless unless when wet, overbreeding has resulted in susceptibility to physical and behavioral problems, toys can be yappy |
| Identifying Traits: N/A |
| Ideal For: family, reliable companion, people with allergies, city or country life, trendy lifestyle, any climate |
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