Poodle in turn comes from Low German "pud(d)eln" meaning "[to] splash in water," cognate with the English word "puddle". The poodle has contributed to many other dog breeds, such as the Miniature Schnauzer, Standard Schnauzer, and dogs of the Bichon type in order to either save those breeds from extinction, reduce size, or by dog fanciers to improve their appearance. The poodle has been bred in at least three sizes, including Standard, Miniature, and Toy. According to the American Kennel Club, which recognized the breed in 1887, the Standard Poodle is the oldest of the three varieties, and was later bred
Don the Talking Dog Don the Talking Dog Don the Talking Dog (1905–1915) was a popular vaudeville act in the early 20th century. Don was raised in Theerhütte, Germany by Martin Ebers and Martha Haberland. His breed is unconfirmed - reports state that he was a German hunting dog, either a setter or a pointer. Don was credited with being able to vocalise eight German words, including haben ("have"), kuchen ("cake"), hunger, and his own name. Don also learned to say ja ("yes"), nein ("no"), and ruhe ("quiet" or "rest") along with the name of his owner and his owner's fiancé. In April 1911