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18 Interesting Facts About Poodles

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#4 Another theory holds that the poodle descended from the dogs that were brought from the Asian steppe by the North African Berbers and then, in the 8th century, found their way to Portugal with the pagans.

#5 No matter where it came from, this breed is very old. Illustrations of poodle-like dogs adorn artifacts and tombs in Egypt and Rome as early as the first centuries B.C.

#6 The drawings and statues show dogs that look a lot like modern-day poodles, hauling in nets, herding animals, and herding game from the swamps.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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