Now I am not too sure on this.....where they originally come from and all that. I thought they came from Russia, but was told that "Pudel" is german.....so..........( "Pudel" was the original name )
They were hunting dogs, and the front was kept bushy and long so as not to harm the dog while it was thrashing around in the prickly bushes to either retrive the game or show the owner where it was.........but don't quote me on this please.
Regards Mich.