I have a black poodle named Nanette. Are you a dog person?
Yeah I think poodles are cute. They vary in size between the standard, miniature, and toy poodle.
They are the second most intelligent , just behind the Border Collie,
Yeah the border collie was specifically bred for obedience and intelligence. How old is your poodle?
He's a standard poodle , almost five.  He loves water and playing catch
That's awesome. The origins of the poodle are disputed over whether they came from the French Barbet or from a water dog.
Didn't know that. There are three sized, the Standard miniature and Toy 
Yes and poodles have won awards on many conformation shows including "Best in Show" in 1991 and 2002.
You do have to get them groomed, but they don't shed very bad luckily. 
That is good to hear. "Poodle" comes from the German "Pudel" which means "to splash about".