Poodle Physical Characteristics

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Poodles are gracefully built and feature a round head with an elongated muzzle. Poodle coats may be coarse and curly or soft and wavy, and they come in any canine color. 

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• Personality: Proud, active and very smart

• Energy Level: Energetic; Poodles are enthusiastic walkers, runners, and swimmers. 

• Good with Children: Yes

• Good with Other Dogs: With supervision

• Shedding: Infrequent; hypoallergenic

• Grooming: Requires professional/specialty

• Trainability: Eager to please

• Life Expectancy: 10-16 years

• Barking Level: Medium

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