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A chocolate brown Poodle with curly fur in a green gold-embroidered explorer's coat holds a long brass telescope. 7 / 27

The Chocolate Poodle Explorer Lifted His Telescope and Waited

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Tight chocolate curls cover the head and ears of this Poodle explorer, topped by a calm, intelligent expression and bright dark eyes. A white collar peeks over the neck of an olive green coat covered in swirling gold embroidery, and a long brass telescope rests against the chest, its rings glinting under soft light. The red and gold patterned wall behind brings warmth to the picture. Explorer Truffle looks like someone who has mapped the whole garden and is working out what lies behind the fence.

Poodles are one of the smartest dog breeds, originally bred as water retrievers, which explains the athletic build and the curly, water-resistant coat. They come in standard, miniature and toy sizes, and all of them are known for eagerness to learn and to please. Their coats do not shed much, but they need regular brushing and professional grooming to keep curls from matting. Poodles thrive on mental challenges like puzzle toys and training games, plus daily exercise. If they get bored, they can become noisy or mischievous, so keeping them busy is part of the deal. Your vet can help with exercise and diet.

Every explorer needs a good instrument and a clever mind. This one has both, and probably the neatest curls in the whole expedition. If a river needs crossing, a Poodle's natural love of water means he will likely be the first one in.

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