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
Philippine Dog Athletics Association the organization is to promote the growth of the sport of dog agility in the country and assist the groups that wish to get started in it. 1. http://www.phildogagility.org/ Philippine Dog Athletics Association The Philippine Dog Athletics Association (PDAA) is the lead authority on the sport of dog agility in the Philippines. Founded on August 28, 2005 in General Santos City, the Philippine Dog Athletics Association is an organization composed of the country’s top dog training clubs and schools. These are the K9 Obedience Club of Negros (Bacolod), the Socksargen Canine Sports Club (General Santos), the ASG K9 Obedience Club