I don't know who is telling you poodles are known for obedience, you really have to work with them much more than other comparable breeds or they just do what they want on top of often showing aggression to people they aren't familiar with.
My mom has a type of Chinese Crested with a full coat of long hair and she's a very pretty dog. A very sweet dog too. I'm still mad that my mom got her from a breeder, but I can't deny that she is a pretty and sweet little dog.