Poodle The poodle (in English, poodle) is a breed of dog that until the 15th century was considered the exclusive use of aristocrats and nobles. It was a water retriever until the Renaissance: they recovered the hunted prey that had fallen into the water, such as ducks and swans. Today they are frequently found in dog shows. There are four varieties: large, medium, dwarf and toy. Apart from the common poodle, there is also the Cordelé variety. Reproduction The appearance of heat in the bitch varies between 7 and 9 months of age. In small breeds, generally earlier, it will be seen earlier than in large breeds. However, no bitch should be concerned that he did not show up when he is one year old, as there are other complex factors, apart from age, that influence this. If a female has not had her first heat, after a year and a half of life we should take her to the vet for review. The duration of a heat lasts between 15 and 20 days and even 25 days. The dog undergoes changes...