When you think of a poodle, no doubt you think of a dog with a meticulous haircut strutting about at a dog show. But there is so much more to this intriguing breed than meets the eye and here are a few of those.

1. The poodle is much more than just a pretty face, they are actually excellent watchdogs

Yes, it’s true, poodles make great watchdogs and are one of the most athletic dog breeds there are. They also excel at hunting and have superb water retrieval skills. If they sense strangers near your home, you will definitely know it as their hearing is far superior to humans.