11 Popular Dog Breeds with Gorgeous, Curly Hair

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Poodle

Whether standard, miniature, or toy, a poodle is going to have curly hair. In any size, they remain one of the most popular dog breeds in the world.

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Airedale terrier

And while they are sweet and loyal clowns, they can also be stubborn and challenging to train.

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Puli

Originally bred as herding dogs that were impervious to cold weather and icy waters, these affable family dogs are playful and obedient.

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Curly-coated retriever

Instead, the occasional pass with a grooming rake is all they need and they’re good to go.

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Barbet

With long, shaggy hair in a variety of colors, Barbets are frequently spotted sporting a barrette or hair tie to keep their fur out of their eyes.

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Labradoodle

Whether your doodle has curly, wavy, wiry, or straight hair depends on how much KRT71 gene it inherits from its poodle bloodline.

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Spanish water dog

These smart, agile, yet goofy-looking dogs have long, mop-like coats that, in the hands of the right groomer, can be “corded” similarly to a Puli.

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Bouvier des Flandres

Bouvier des Flandres: From hard-working farm dog to beloved family pet. Good with kids, makes a great guard dog. Needs room to run, daily brushing required.

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Kerry blue terrier

These sturdy, tall-standing dogs are unique for their one-of-a-kind blue-grey coats, which are soft and tightly curled, with no undercoat.

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Pumi

They may be curly-haired cuties, but Pumi dogs (the plural is Pumik) were bred in Hungary as hard-working herding dogs.

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Bedlington terrier

This sweet little terrier has a unique, pear-shaped head, a curved back, and a fluffy coat that makes him look as much like a lamb as a pup.

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