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Standard Poodle
(Caniche) (Barbone) (Chien Canne) (Grosse Pudel)
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 an elegant,
medium to large-sized dog, with a profuse, but well groomed and clipped, wiry
curly coat. The head and muzzle are long. The skull is a bit rounded, with a
slight stop. The teeth should form a scissors bite. The ears are wide and
hanging close to the head. The eyes are oval and generally very dark. Brown and
cafe-au-lait colored Poodles have dark amber eyes, while apricot dogs may have
amber eyes, but dark eyes are considered better. The Poodles length from
breastbone to rump is approximately the same as the height at the withers. The
topline is level except for a slight depression behind the withers. The croup is
rounded and the feet are compact, small, and oval. The tail is docked to half
the original length. All solid colors are allowed. The coat may be groomed into
three basic styles: the "pet clip" (or puppy clip), with relatively
short hair all over the entire body, the "English saddle clip," and
the "Continental clip," with the rear half of the body shaved,
bracelets left around the ankles, and pom-poms left on the tail and hips. The
Standard Poodle has a delightful springy gait. |
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Temperament |
The Standard Poodle is proud, elegant,
dignified and good-natured. These dogs are highly intelligent and one of the
most trainable breeds. They are pleasant, happy and sensitive. The Standard
Poodle tends to be a bit calmer than the smaller variety of Poodles, but will become high strung if you do not give them the proper amount and type of exercise. They need
to be with people and dislike being alone. They are generally
friendly toward strangers, and are excellent with children. The Standard Poodle
is good with other dogs. Some Standards are good guard dogs and some can be
trained as hunters. 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. Cataracts and progressive
retinal atrophy 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, runny eyes, 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. They
must be bathed regularly and clipped every six to eight weeks. The ears should
be checked regularly for mites and the ear hair should be pulled out if
necessary. The traditional clips were developed to lighten the weight of the
coat for swimming while protecting the joints and major organs from cold, but
many owners opt for the plain lamb clip - the same length all over, because it
is easier and more economical to maintain. The teeth need regular scaling.
Poodles shed little to no hair and are good for allergy sufferers. (See
description for different styles of clips.) |
Origin |
Although the Poodle has been known
throughout Western Europe for at least 400 years, its origin is controversial.
Whether it was developed in France, Germany, Denmark, or the ancient Piedmont,
is uncertain. Despite the claims of several other countries, France has now been
officially recognized as its country of origin, and the breed occupies a special
place on the affections of the French. It is certain that the Poodle is
descended from a now nearly extinct French water dog, the Barbet and possibly
the Hungarian Water Hound. The name "Poodle" probably derives
from the German word "Pudel," which means one who plays in
water. The Poodle was used as a gun dog. Originally the breed was used in
Germany and France as a retriever of waterfowl. Hunters clipped the dog's thick
coat to help him swim, leaving hair on the leg joints to protect them from
extreme cold and sharp reeds. The French capitalized on the breeds high
intelligence, trainability and innate showmanship and made the Poodle into a
circus performer. His great popularity in that country led to the breeds common
name "French Poodle." In France, however, the Poodle is called the
"Caniche," or duck dog. The Poodle has been used to sniff out truffles
lying underground in the woods. Poodles are depicted in 15th century paintings
and in bas-reliefs from the 1st century. Toy Poodles became royal favorites,
particularly in the 18th century. The Toy and Miniature
Poodles varieties were bred down from larger dogs, today known as Standard
Poodles. The three sizes are considered as one breed and are judged by the same
standard. Today, the Poodle is primarily a companion and show dog, though he can
learn almost anything. |
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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 |
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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 |
Poodle Calendars!
Prince, a Full Grown Standard Poodle.
Sasha at 16 weeks old.
This is 9 year old Merlin. He has
titles in obedience, flyball and therapy.
.Standard Poodle Pictures 1
Standard Poodle Pictures 2
Standard Poodle Pictures 3
Standard Poodle Pictures 4
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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