THE POODLE (BLACK, CURLY-COATED).
H. G. Trevor’s, Southampton, L. I.
Champion Milo.
Origin.—There is little doubt but that the poodle of to-day finds its origin in the old “water-dog” of France, where it was not only used for retrieving wounded water-fowl, but for swimming-contests, when the hind parts were clipped or shaven in order to give freer action to the legs.
Uses.—A very bright, intelligent companion, and a good retriever.
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