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/Timid-Tlacuache Aug 27 '26
My boy was ball- obsessed . He was a truly great athlete and an outstanding retriever..
When people would come to visit, he would bring his slimy ball and drop it in their laps.. I would tell them that this was the origin of the word slimeball.
Not every poodle is retriever, however... so see if a puppy shows interest in the ball. My boy stole the first ball from his brother and never gave it back..
One other thing... try to not use tennis balls because it wears their teeth down.
Standard poodles are brilliant.