Poodle Poodle Poodles are a group of formal dog breeds, the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle. The origin of the breed is still discussed, with a prominent dispute over whether the poodle descends from Germany as a type of water dog, or from the French Barbet. Ranked second most intelligent dog breed just behind the Border Collie, the poodle is skillful in many dog sports and activities, including agility, obedience, tracking to herding, circus performers or assistance dogs. Poodles have taken top honors in many conformation shows, including "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in
The English Pug and the French Poodle already sniffed out the opportunity to unite." "The inspiration for this work was from the Commedia dell’arte and Two Solitudes from novelist" "Hugh MacLennan, these two snobs set up an ironically touching scene of the cultural distance between English and French Canadians." "Marc A. J. Fortier, Artist" The English Pug and the French Poodle The English Pug and the French Poodle, also known as The two Snobs, is an outdoor 2013 art installation with two bronze sculptures by Marc Andre J. Fortier, installed at 500 Place D'Armes in Montreal, in Quebec, Canada. "The English Pug and the French Poodle" is