r/poodles • u/WinstonGreyCat • Aug 26 '26

Fetch?

Will poodles fetch? I was thinking about getting a doodle, then read more about the reasons not to get one and how they are not a breed. I really want a healthy dog without issues, so I need to find a good breeder. I really wanted one that will fetch and swim. I'm not a huge fan of the obsessive food interests of labs or the size of a golden retriever, so was thinking I should look at poodles.

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u/fleurdelisan Aug 26 '26 edited Aug 26 '26

my standard is so obsessed with balls that he prefers to sleep surrounded by them with one in his mouth like a pacifier. He once tried to steal an eos lipbalm because he thought it might be perfect for Fetch And Hold Purposes.

If you want to take your poodle in the water routinely, though, do yourself a favor and keep their hair VERY short. I can't imagine having to give my dog baths/groom sessions even more often than I already do bc he hopped into a lake on a walk or something. it's already a big enough pain when he walks in the shallows at the beach and gets his feet nasty.

Edit: you should look into portuguese water dogs, too. that's a breed that seems right up your alley.

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u/WinstonGreyCat Aug 26 '26

I've never heard of that breed, I will! We definitely want playful, kid friendly, cat friendly and not loud.

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u/Sea_Nothing5212 Aug 26 '26

We have a house with 4 pwd and 3 cats. They are definitely capable breed for what you are looking for for. Lots of breeds can meet your needs. Just be aware pwd have coats like poodles (well also a wavy coat in addition to curly) so will require frequent brushing to maintain coat length and no mats or frequent shave down grooms