Standard Poodle

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Dog Breed Group

Non Sporting Dogs 

Origin of Breed

Germany as a water retriever 

Life Expectancy

13 to 20 years 

Color

Solid colors only - black, white, gray, blue, silver-cream, red, apricot, chocolate, or cafe au lait. Eyes and nose color depend 

Coat

Curly. Poodles are sometimes groomed into very elaborate cuts. Tail is docked; ears hang down. 

Exercise Needs

Four periods of daily exercise totaling 2 hours 

Temperament

Depends on size. Fun loving and highly intelligent, quick to learn, does exceptionally well in obedience work. Good-natured, sen 

Good with Children

Good with other pets and children 

Grooming Needs

Minimal Shedder. Daily brushing and professional clipping every 6 to 8 weeks to prevent matting. 

Average Size - Male (in)

Minimum 15 

Average Size - Female (in)

Minimum 15 

Average Weight - Male (lbs)

45 - 70 

Average Weight - Female (lbs)

45 - 70 

Health Issues

The poodle is subject to a number of hereditary diseases such as epilepsy and progressive retinal atrophy.v

Living Conditions

Does well in any living situation. 

Breed Description

The Standard Poodle is a active, intelligent and elegant-appearing dog, squarely built, well-proportioned, moving soundly and carrying himself proudly. He still retains his ability as a gundog and swims well. Intelligent and eager to learn makes him popular in obedience trails. Steady, smart and loyal he will do anything an owner could wish for including obedience, shows, tricks, hunting and retrieving. A happy good tempered dog who makes a good family pet. Favored among asthma suffers because of his wooly coat. Originally bred as a retriever and flushers of birds the breed became quite popular among French aristocracy and was designated the national dog of France.