Poodle: After 5 years, still the best dog breed for families

Our Poodle has been part of our family for 5 years and I still get emotional thinking about how much he has enriched our lives. athletic and agile — and with two young kids, that means everything.

extremely intelligent. We've tried other breeds before but nothing compares to the Poodle's temperament. He is intelligent, active, elegant and adapts beautifully to our busy household.

The main things to budget for: grooming is expensive. We also learned about bloat, so we get regular vet checkups. Overall cost is higher than I expected initially, but every penny is worth it. Highly recommend this breed to anyone and everyone.