General Description:Tall and elegant dog with a dense, woolly coat Height: 38 - 61cm Weight: 20 - 32kg Colour: Solid red, white, sandy, brown, blue, black and yellow Utility group Temperament The Standard Poodle is a very intelligent, loyal and sensitive breed. This dog is one of the most trainable breeds. They are full of character and just love human company. The Standard Poodle is an excellent watchdog and will warn their owner to any unusual noises or the arrival of strangers. The Standard Poodle is an extremely quick learner and is very easy to train. This breed gets along well with other dogs and household animals if well socialised as a puppy. The Poodle is recommended for older children as it does not enjoy rough play. This breed tends to bark a lot and this should be discouraged from an early age. The standard Poodle is calmer than the toy and miniature types, they adapt well to any situations. Exercise The Standard Poodle is very playful and requires a great amount of exercise with regular opportunities to run off the lead in a safe and secure location. Grooming The Standard Poodle will require daily brushing with a firm bristle brush. They should be bathed regularly and the ears need to be checked regularly for mites and infection. Hairs growing inside the ear canal must also be removed. Tartar can build up on the teeth therefore they need to be cleaned regularly. Health The Standard Poodle is generally a healthy and long lived breed. However, some can be prone to eye disease, blindness, hip dysplasia and bloat. Life Expectancy 12 – 15 years History The Poodle originated in France and was originally used as a retriever of waterfowl. The breed has genetic links with the now extinct French water dog and the Hungarian Water Hound. The word ‘Poodle’ probably comes from the German word ‘pudel’, meaning to play in water. This easily trained breed has been used for many different things including; hunter, circus entertainer and sniffer dog. Today, the Poodle is mainly used as a loving companion and family pet. The breed has been recognised by all major worldwide dog clubs.
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