http://www.poodlehistory.org/PSHOW.HTM
here is a page with some poodle improvements
including a Labradoodle...
and Lagotto Romagnolo--an Italian Water dog
or Truffle Hound, or Romagna Water Dog
http://www.lagotto.net/lagrom2.htm
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/lagottoromagnolo.htm
http://www.canadogs.com/BreedLagotto.htm
http://lagottoromagnoloclubofgb.co.uk/
yes, improved, and handy if you like truffles, too!