besides the curly hair it doesnt look like a poodle at all to me...even without the common poodle haircut the snout of the dog looks shorter than a poodle...im not an expert though...asark had very good info...i have 2 small dogs and grooming is very expensive their coats need a lot of attention as well as their teeth, and with an all white dog you also have to worry about tear stains! A dog's attitude has a lot to do with its owner so before you purchase...make sure you do your research, and be 100% positive you're ready for the responsibility