I have a poodle, she is my best friend. Do you have any pets?
Yes I have three dogs and one is a poodle mix.  Where poodles come from is disputed.
Poodle
Poodles often take top honors in conformation shows 
What breed is your favorite. Yes it is a mystery of poodles actual origin but that doesnt matter since they are great dogs!
I like crossbreed dogs the best. All my dogs are mixed.
I can see why poodles are really cute and fluffy. Do you know their life expectancy?
I believe it is just about as long as any other breed of dog 10-16 years.  I'm sure life expectancy differs in the different types of poodle
Crossbreed dogs have some great physical advantages. DO you have any cats?