poodles
I don't know why, I just like poodles a lot
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Maybe because they are supposed to be so smart. These are french poodles.
From ozdoggy.com:
The poodle is different from other breeds in that it understands language far better than other dogs. Poodles also have a great sense of humor. They just love life and almost seem to be able to read your mind. (Or they are just very good at picking up body language.)
Body language experts!
Which reminds me
THE POWER OF BODY LANGUAGE--GREAT BOOK
