Poodle Pumpkin Stencil

A Poodle stencil is all about the curls: the rounded topknot, the long curly ears and a fine, narrow muzzle. Upload a photo of your Standard, Miniature or Toy Poodle, choose AI likeness at Medium or Hard, and the curls become a ring of rounded cuts that glow like a halo once the candle is lit.

Updated October 1, 2026 · by the PumpkinStencil team

What makes a Poodle stencil look like a Poodle

Unlike short-coated breeds, a Poodle is recognized by its outline more than its face. The topknot makes a big rounded crown, the ears hang as two long curly columns, and the muzzle is slim and pointed between them. A clipped Poodle (lamb or teddy cut) looks rounder; a show clip gives the crown more height.

Curls are the hardest thing to carve, so the AI version groups them into rounded scallops along the edge of the topknot and ears. Medium keeps a handful of scallops; Hard adds more. Either way, each one is connected to the skin so nothing falls out.

Photo tips for a Poodle stencil

• Use a photo taken after grooming, when the outline is crisp.
• For black or brown Poodles, shoot against a lighter wall so the curly edge stands out.
• Straight-on works well; the symmetry of the ears and topknot is part of the look.

Carving a Poodle pumpkin

• Carve the eyes and nose first, then work around the scallops from the top down.
• Use a drill bit or apple corer for the small round gaps between curls.
• Print Large on a wide pumpkin so the curly edge has room.