Standard poodle

Poodles have a fascinating history that's full of surprises. Originally bred in Germany as waterfowl hunters, poodles were later standardized as a breed in France. The origin of the poodle as a sporting dog is often masked by the more regal, elite look today’s poodle carries. True to their origins, they’re highly skilled in agility, obedience, and tracking tasks and can be helpful in herding.  

Poodles are obedient, lively, loyal dogs and make great family companions, service dogs and therapy dogs as well. Their average lifespan is between 12 and 15 years.

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Standard poodles weigh between 45 and 70 pounds, Toy poodles weighing between 6 and 9 pounds, and miniature poodles between 15 and 17 pounds. With a 4th size being "Moyen" which isn't recognized in the US. Moyen means "medium" in French and refers to a fourth size of poodle which was created and is recognized in Europe. You will also hear this size referred to as Klein, which is the German term. Here in the states we consider Moyen poodles to be about 15" - 20" at the shoulder, and about 15-35lbs.

Poodles have a curly, low-allergen coat. Their coats come in many colors. They are an eager, athletic, and intelligent breed. The standard poodle is the biggest and therefore strongest of the four sizes. But all Four have the same ability to be successfully trained. 

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Caring for your poodle requires routine grooming and brushing. Most owners keep their poodle’s coat trimmed short. If you want your poodle’s coat to be longer, you’ll need to give them a deep daily brushing, without scraping them, to avoid matting. 

If you’re taking your poodle to a groomer, they’ll need an appointment every 6-8 weeks for a bath and grooming. Poodles are considered to have a relatively non-shedding coat and are great for households whose members have dog allergies.