poodle

Example Sentences

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I have two dogs: a 120-pound Great Pyrenees-Border Collie-German Shepherd mix, and then at the other end of the spectrum, a seven-pound poodle mix.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Officers found the golden doodle/mini poodle tied to a baggage sizer at Harry Reid International Airport after being alerted by other travellers.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The poodle had become timid and was reluctant to leave Lee's side.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Toni Yoakam, who founded the World Wide Weight Pull Organization, recalls the owner of a 3.5-pound miniature poodle snipping pompoms off her pooch’s feet and ears to get her to 3 pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

How many more unlikely dogs in need of succor would he lead into the farmhouse kitchen today—a lame poodle this afternoon, a halt beagle tonight?

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford