What’s cuter than a curly-haired dog? Not much. Curly-haired dog breeds have their own sense of style and personality, unlike any other dog. They often have hypoallergenic fur or hair, making them an excellent choice for dog owners with allergies.

Dog Breeds With Curly Hair

Some of these breeds are large. Some are small. Some are smart, others a bit goofy. One thing is sure: they’re all man’s best friends. Below are some of the most popular dog breeds with curly hair.

#1. Standard Poodle

When most people hear about dogs with curly hair, they think of the Poodle. This beautiful dog breed comes in different sizes and colors and has fur that is low-allergen.

Poodles come in several sizes, including:

• Standard
• Miniature
• Toy sizes

These size variations make them versatile pets for families who like large or small breeds.

Poodles are the national dog of France, even though you can trace their origin back to Germany. They love to play in the water and are excellent retrievers. Poodles are one of the most highly intelligent dog breeds around.

While the style of Poodle fur is often jokingly attributed to wealthier dog owners and teased as pretentious, it served a purpose. Hunters wanted their dogs to be able to move freely while still maintaining their insulation; as a result, they shaved the Poodles’ legs and left large tufts of fur elsewhere.

This beautiful breed has an overall life expectancy of 10-18 years.

#2. Portuguese Water Dog

The Portuguese Water Dog is incredibly intelligent and eager to please. They love to learn new tricks and are easy to train. This breed styles differently than the Poodle.

They either have a ‘retriever clip,’ which is a close shear of all their fur at the same length, or the ‘lion clip’ where the muzzle and hind end trim close to the skin, but the rest of their hair remains long.