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Poodle

photo of standard poodle dog
standard Poodle with
Continental clip

adult standard poodle
adult Standard Poodle
adult standard poodle
     
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
height of a standard poodle dog
standard 
height of a miniature poodle dog
miniature 
height of a toy poodle dog
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:  
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:  
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:    
Standard Poodle
     
     
 
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