Poodles in Art
Poodles At The Hunt
Poodles were originally hunters. Here they are in action.
Right: Falconers (ca 1830) Note the different types of dogs.

Above: Detail. What has the Poodle spotted? Another bird to retrieve?
Left: Lady With a Falcon (anon. ca 1415)
The Lady wears a houppelande, a huge overgown with vast sleeves. Her little Poodle sits on the mound of fabric made by the sleeves.

Above: Detail. Note how the dog is nested at her hand.
Left: The Stag Hunt
(Lucas Cranach the Elder 1544)
This busy painting shows a variety of dogs at work.

Lower Left: Detail.
A large Poodle-Type dog gives chase. 

Lower Right: Detail. 
Another large Poodle-type swims towards a wounded stag.
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