It comes from the German word pudel, which is short for pudelhund, meaning to splash in the water in reference to the poodle being a water dog. As you would guess, pudelmeans puddle in English. :D Hope this helps! if it doesn't i don't Know what wil!
The word poodle originates from the German word pudelin, which means 'one who splashes in water.' Poodles were originally used as duck-hunting dogs.
German "Pudel" , shortening of "Pudelhund" from Low German pudeln "splash in water" + German Hund "dog". So there's your answer.
Poodle comes from the German Pudel, which in turn is derived the Geraman verb puddeln meaning to puddel, to splash.
another word for a toy poodle is caniche
actually, poodles aren't french, they're german, but the french word for poodle is caniche.
poodle is translated 'caniche' (masc.) in French.
the word poodle means that it is a small dog and came from the french word poodelle which means small furry dog.
I hope I can buy a poodle today!
Poodles originated in Germany.
The German word for Poodle is Pudel, from the verb puddeln, to puddle, to splash.
No. While the name does indeed come from a poodle motif traditionally used on the skirt, the skirt style is still known today as a poodle skirt even if a different motif is used.
It means 'The Poodle'. The title of the song is 'The Sly and Zealous Poodle'
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German "Pudel" , shortening of "Pudelhund" from Low German pudeln "splash in water" + German Hund "dog". So there's your answer.