Curly-haired dog
breeds
are recognized, among other things, for their easily identifiable physique, their caring character, sometimes mischievous for certain animals.
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The poodle
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The poodle can be considered the quintessential curly-haired dog breed.
It is distinguished by an abundant coat that resembles the texture of wool.
He has an energetic temperament and demands great attention from his master.
This also applies to its maintenance.
In addition to weekly brushing, trimming and grooming should be done at regular intervals.
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There are 4 main varieties of poodles:
big
medium
dwarf
toy
The Labradoodle
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A cross between a poodle and a Labrador retriever, the labradoodle is an affectionate animal.
He is generally independent and protective.
This is a dog with a balanced temperament who appreciates having an outdoor environment at his disposal.
This is a recent curly-haired breed of dog.
The first specimens were identified from the 1970s in Australia.
It has the particularity of being available in many sizes.
According to its lineage, its size at the withers varies between 35 and 60 cm for a weight of 6 to 30 kg for the most massive animals.
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the barbet
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The barbet is a curly-haired breed of dog that particularly likes water.
Of medium size, it measures 50 to 60 cm at the withers and weighs between 20 and 25 kg.
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Naturally sociable towards humans, like pets, he is also a great player.
Unlike other breeds whose hair is curly or woolly, its maintenance remains relatively easy.
It does not have a moulting period.
Only regular brushing is recommended to avoid the formation of knots.
The Portuguese Water Dog
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Although it remains relatively rare in France, the Portuguese water dog is a distant cousin of the barbet.
As his surname suggests, he enjoys swimming and water games.
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This curly-haired breed of dog is also distinguished by its loyalty, phlegm and protective temperament.
For animals with long coats, the hairs are wavy.
If it is short, the hair is curly, punctuated with many curls.
Its height at the withers is between 40 and 55 cm, while its weight varies between 15 and 25 kg.
Which makes it a medium sized dog.
Puli
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Also known as the Hungarian Shepherd, the Puli is a curly-coated, hardy breed of dog.
Hence, he possesses a robust constitution.
Like the Portuguese Water Dog or the Barbet, it is a dog that likes to bathe.
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Naturally playful, he requires daily physical exertion.
On the maintenance side, the puli requires meticulous brushing and cleaning in order to avoid the formation of knots and to ensure the cleanliness of its coat.
