Poodle Dog (Noun)
Meaning
An intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The elegant poodle dog in the show ring had an impressive solid black coat that gleamed under the lights.
- Bred to hunt waterfowl, the standard poodle dog made an excellent sporting dog with proper training.
- In the centuries when royal courts used performing dogs for entertainment, the poodle dog was a popular choice due to its intelligence and agility.
- There are generally three sizes of poodle dogs: the toy, the miniature, and the standard, all of which can excel in various dog sports.
- With their low-shedding coats, poodle dogs can be a suitable choice for dog owners who have allergies to fur or who simply desire a low-maintenance pet.