Litter Size: 3-8

Poodles' coats require plenty of grooming to keep the constantly growing hair at a manageable length and to prevent it from matting. Matted fur can be very difficult to untangle, and often the clumps must be cut out with scissors. There a number of short pet clips that make a very easily maintained family pet.

Poodles also require dental care as they are generally known to develop serious dental problems as they age. Such care includes but is not limited to veterinary dental cleaning.

The Poodle is a breed of dog; specifically, it is a gun dog noted for its ability in the water and bird hunting skills. The English name comes from the German Pudel, or Pudelhund - from Old German puddeln, meaning "to splash about". In France, Portugal and Spain, the Poodle is known as a caniche.