Poodles are hunting retrievers!   

It's not well known, but poodles are hunting retrievers! You can read more online at the following sources:

Poodle History Project
http://www.poodlehistory.org/PDUCKGU.HTM

Poodle Breed Guide
http://www.poodlebreedguide.com/category/history/

Gun Dog Magazine
http://www.gundogmag.com/2011/09/06/gun-dog-breeds-standard-poodle/

The Star Tribune
http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/35629444.html?refer=y

Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poodle