Poodles are the most popular curly-haired dog breed. Large, miniature, and toy poodles are curly-haired dogs. These smart dogs make great pets.
Poodle
The Portuguese water dog is another curly-haired sports dog. These canines were designed to help fisherman retrieve lost equipment and rescue drowning seamen.
Portuguese Water Dog
French for "curly dog" is "bichon frise." This white dog has a powder-puff coat. When maintained, its short, fluffy curls make it look spherical.
Bichon Frise
Bedlington terriers resemble lambs and have silky, coarse fur like lambs. Dogs' heads are curliest.
Bedlington Terrier
The Airedale has the most striking coat of any terrier breed. The wiry brown-and-tan coat can be tightly coiled or wave-like.
Airedale Terrier
Less-known curly-haired canine breed: French barbet water dog. The coat should be three to five inches long, letting curls to hang loose.
Barbet
Curly-coated retrievers are one of the oldest and largest curly-haired dog breeds. This breed presumably evolved from curly-haired Irish water spaniels and poodles.
Curly-Coated Retriever
The curly-haired Puli is linked to the Komondor and is frequently called a "mop dog" Komondors have corded hair, whereas Pulis have fluffier, brushed-out curls.