The Standard Poodle is a large and graceful dog breed from Germany. They are intelligent, active, and loyal, and make great family pets. Standard Poodles have a thick, curly coat that can be any color. They are easy to train and require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 20–30 kg · Female 20–27 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 45–62 cm · Female 45–62 cm
- Origin
- medieval/early modern period · France
- Coat
- curly, medium
- Colors
- black, white, brown, grey (blue), apricot, red, silver, cream, café-au-lait
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Caniche, Pudel, French Poodle, Grand Caniche
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day