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
Orange Poodle Orange Poodle Orange Poodle was an experimental over-the-horizon radar developed beginning in 1949 and tested experimentally in 1952 and 53. It used ground waves to follow the curvature of the Earth and allow aircraft to be detected over the sea at very low levels. It was designed to detect a target flying at an altitude of at a range of , well below the radar horizon. Testing was highly successful, but it was abruptly cancelled in 1953 when it was pointed out it could be easily jammed by a low-cost shortwave transmitter even from long range. In 1948, Claude Shannon