Laughter at Moment Man Who Never Wanted a Poodle Is 'Completely Converted'

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A husband who was initially skeptical about getting poodles has become a devoted fan, captivating hearts across the internet.
Shannon Mayhew (@doggroomershan), 27, from Norwich, U.K., shared a video of her husband enjoying cuddles with one of their large curly-haired pups, amassing 404,000 likes and 4.3 million views on TikTok.
"My husband thought they'd never be as good as our Labradors at working, and their hair looks a bit silly. But now he's completely converted and loves them so much as their temperament is to die for and they love to work," she told Newsweek.
The couple are proud owners of Drake, 3, and Teal, 1, who excel in agility training and serve as gun dogs.
A split image of the husband cuddling the poodle.
A split image of the husband cuddling the poodle.
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In the viral TikTok video, the dog dad lovingly strokes the dog, who places his paws on his chest and plants a kiss on his face.
Standard poodles were originally bred as water retrievers, making them highly effective gun dogs, according to The Spruce Pets.
Their keen intelligence and strong swimming abilities enable them to retrieve game from water and land efficiently. Hunters value them for their versatility and trainability, often using them in various hunting scenarios.
Despite their elegant appearance, poodles are hardworking and dedicated in the field, showcasing the breed's historical roots as functional hunting companions.
TikTokers were quick to react and expressed similar affectionate experiences with their poodles.
"Look all dogs love their owners. But poodles love humans. They have a studied preference for bonding with humans over other dogs or animals," said Don.
"The poodle paws are so real although mine likes to slam them into your face," shared another user.
"I am not a couples expert but, I think that poodle is going for your husband," quipped another user.
"Poodles are the most loving loyal dogs," shared another user.
"Your husband ain't married to you he's married to the poodle," said Charlotte.
"I have to warn everyone my poodle LOVES hugs. She will wrap her front legs around your neck or waist," said Marenna.
"I'm always telling people how amazing they are! my childhood dog was a black standard poodle called Suzy an she was lovely...and one Christmas ate half the turkey off the kitchen counter an somehow put the tinfoil back in place," said Lizzy.
"Poodles need all of the attention," shared another user.
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