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Standard Poodle
(Caniche) (Barbone) (Chien Canne) (Grosse Pudel) (French Poodle)
Greta, a full grown Standard Poodle.
"We call her the “Ambassador of Good Will” because she loves all people
and animals! She especially loves the beach, the water and riding on the
boat."
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Pronunciation |
Standard
Poodle |
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Description |
The Standard Poodle is a medium to large-sized dog. When groomed to show dog standards the body is meant to give off a square appearance. It has approximately the same length as the height at the
withers. The skull is moderately rounded with a slight but definite stop. It has a long, straight muzzle. The dark, oval shaped eyes are set somewhat far apart and are black or brown. The ears hang close to the head and are long and flat. Both the front and back legs are in proportion with the size of the dog. The topline is level. The tail is set and carried high. It is sometimes docked to half it's length or less to make the dog look more balanced. Dewclaws may be removed. The oval shaped feet are rather small and the toes are arched. The coat is either curly or corded. It comes in all solid colors including black, blue, silver, gray, cream, apricot,
red, white, brown, or cafe-au-lait. While it does not make the written show standard, some breeders are breeding parti-colored poodles. See grooming for different types of poodle clips. |
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Temperament |
The Standard Poodle is proud, graceful,
noble and good-natured. Enjoyable and cheerful. This highly intelligent dog is one of the
most trainable breeds. Some can be trained to hunt. The Standard
Poodle is generally lower energy and often calmer than the smaller varieties of Poodles, but will become high strung if you do not give them the proper amount and type of exercise. They are sensitive to the tone of one's voice and will not listen if they sense that they are stronger minded than their owner, however they will also not respond well to harsh discipline. Owners need to be calm, yet possess an air of natural authority. They are not the type of dog to live outside in a kennel, as they enjoy being with their owners and dislike being alone. They are generally
friendly toward strangers, and are excellent with children. The Standard Poodle
is good with other dogs. Some can make good guard dogs. Make sure you are this dog's firm, consistent, confident pack leader, providing daily pack walks to avoid separation anxiety and other unwanted behavior issues. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 15 (38cm) or more.
Weight: Dogs 45-70 pounds (20-32kg.) Bitches 45-60 pounds (20-27kg.)
The sizes of the official AKC recognized Poodle breeds are determined by height, not by the weight. The Standard Poodle is over 15 inches at the highest point of the shoulders. Standard Poodles which are 15 inches or less cannot compete in the AKC show ring as a Standard Poodle. |
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Health Problems |
A long-lived breed, Poodles are,
nevertheless, subject to many genetic diseases. Runny eyes, cataracts and progressive
retinal atrophy, which may cause blindness. Allergies and skin conditions are common,
possibly due to unskilled use of clippers or allergies to shampoo and/or color
reinforcer. Hip dysplasia and ear infections are also common. They
are prone to Von Willebrand's Disease. Brown Poodles tend to become
prematurely gray. Prone to bloat, so it is wise to feed your Standard 2-3 small
meals a day, rather then one large one. |
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Living Conditions |
If given enough exercise, Standard Poodles are relatively
inactive indoors. They will be okay in an apartment if they are sufficiently
exercised. A small yard will suffice. |
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Exercise |
The Standard Poodle
needs to be taken on a daily walk.
Although they adore water and love to
go for walks, Poodles are not demanding as far as exercise goes, so long as they
get their walk in. They however,
will keep in better spirits and be fitter if given regular opportunities to run
and play off the leash in a safe area. The Standard retains its sporting
instincts, has great stamina, and needs more activity than the smaller
varieties. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-15 or more years. |
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Grooming |
Extensive grooming is needed if the dog is to be shown. Poodles must be bathed regularly and
clipped every six to eight weeks. Clean and check the ears frequently for wax or
mites or infection and pull out hairs growing inside the ear canal. The teeth need regular scaling. Since the coat does not shed it needs to be clipped. There are several different types of poodle clips. The most common for pet owners is an easy care clip called a "pet clip", "puppy clip" or "lamb clip" where the coat is cut short all over the body. Popular show clips are the English saddle and the Continental clip where the rear half of the body is shaved,
bracelets are left around the ankles, and pom-poms are left on the tails and hips. The AKC standard allows for a dog under a year old to be shown in a show style puppy clip which has special requirements such as a pom-pom on the end of the tail. Other clip styles are the modified continental clip, town and country clip, kennel or utility clip, summer clip, and the Miami of bikini clip. Poodles shed little
to no hair and are good for allergy sufferers. |
Origin |
The Poodle has been known throughout
Western Europe for at least 400 years and are depicted in 15th century paintings and in bas-reliefs from the 1st
century. The subject is controversial of where the dog was officially developed and no one really knows the breeds true country of origin. France has taken a claim on the origin, but the AKC gives the honor to the Germans where they say it was used as a water retrieval dog. Other claims have been Denmark, or the ancient Piedmont. What is certain is that the dog was a descendant of the now extinct French Water Dog, the Barbet and possibly the Hungarian Water
Hound. The name "Poodle" most likely came out of the German word "Pudel," which means "one who plays in water". The "Poodle clip" was designed by hunters to help the dogs swim more efficiently. They would leave hair
on the leg joints to protect them from extreme cold and sharp reeds. The hunters in Germany and France used the Poodle as a gun dog and as a retriever of waterfowl and to sniff out truffles laying underground in the woods. The French started using the breed as a circus performer because of the dog's high intelligence and trainability. The breed became very popular in France, which led to the common name "French Poodle", but the French people actually called the breed the "Caniche," meaning "duck dog. The Toy and Miniature Poodle varieties were bred
down from larger dogs, today known as Standard
Poodles. In the 18th century smaller poodles became popular with royal people. The three official sizes are the Toy, Miniature and Standard Poodle. They are considered one breed and are judged by the same
written standard but with different size requirements. Breeders are also breeding an in-between size called a Klein Poodle (Moyen Poodle) and a smaller Tea-Cup Poodle. Some of the Poodle's talents include:
retrieving, agility, watchdog, competitive obedience, and performing tricks. |
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Gun Dog, AKC Non-Sporting |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC,
NKC, NZKC, CCR, APRI, ACR, DRA |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
CCR = Canadian
Canine Registry
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
Poodle Calendars!
"Two Standard French Poodles, mother and daughter. The one on top is Chanel and is the daughter. The one on the bottom is the mother and her name is Tella."
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Prince, a Full Grown Standard Poodle.
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Sasha at 16 weeks old.
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This is 9 year old Merlin. He has
titles in obedience, flyball and therapy.
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"This is our Standard Poodle puppy playing in the snow. I took it on the day of his first snow. He loves eating snow and running around in it. He is 15 weeks old and already weighs 30 lbs. He is a fantastic, laid back boy."
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Types of Poodles
Popular
Poodle Mix Breeds
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Official AKC Recognized Poodles
Toy Poodle
Miniature
Poodle
Standard
Poodle
Non - AKC Poodle Types
Klein Poodle
Teacup Poodle
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