Poodle
standard Poodle with
Continental clip
adult Standard Poodle
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group: nonsporting
height: std: over 15" /
38.1 cm, 22-27" /
55.9-68.6 cm average
mini: 10-15"
/ 25.4-38.1 cm toy:
10" / 25.4 cm or under
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standard |
miniature |
toy |
types:
standard,
miniature,
toy |
weight:
standard: 45-70 lbs /
20.41-31.8 kg
mini: 15-17 lbs / 6.8-7.71 kg
toy:
6-9 lbs / 2.72-4.08 kg |
colors: |
solid
colors of black, blue, brown/cafe au lait, gray/silver,
apricot, cream, white. parti-color (50% white and any other
color), phantom, solid with sharply defined markings, abstract
(less than 50% white with any other color, sable(black-tipped
hairs on solid color), multi-patterned. albino - not
preferred |
physical traits: |
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hair type: |
profuse, abundant, fine,
wiry, nappy, woolly, frizzy, short, non-shedding, close curls.
haircut styles: puppy, sporting, English Saddle, Continental |
personality/
temperament: |
intelligent, alert, proud,
dignified, takes direction well, quick learner, obedient,
responsive, thoughtful, active, independent, sensitive, elegant,
good sense of humor, easy to train, dependable, calm |
maintenance/
special needs: |
high, requires constant
grooming to prevent matting, needs attention, special grooming
for show, little to no shedding, virtually odorless unless
when wet, overbreeding has resulted in susceptibility to
physical and behavioral problems, toys can be yappy |
nickname: |
Caniche, Pudel, Canis
Familiaris Aquatius |
origination: |
Germany/France. national
dog of France |
bred for: |
cold water retriever,
duck retriever |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
family, reliable companion,
people with allergies, city or country life, trendy lifestyle,
any climate |
good with kids? |
yes |
life expectancy: |
standard: 11-15 yrs
toy and miniature: 14-17 yrs |
kennel
clubs: |
akc-(toy:
toy dog group, mini, standard: nonsporting dog group), fci-(standard,
mini and toy: poodle dog group), ankc-(toy, mini, standard:
nonsporting dog group), ukc-(toy, mini: companion dog group,
standard: gundog group), saku, uk-(mini, standard: utility
dog group), nzkc-(toy, mini, standard: nonsporting dog group),
ckc |
rescues: |
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