Poodle - Standard
Breed Profile
Group: Non Sporting
Colour: All solid colours
Lifespan: 11 to 13 years
Standard Poodles are affectionate, calm and dependable.
Owner's Guide
Poodles come in three varieties, Toy, Miniature, and Standard. Lively, spirited and responsive, they are easily trained and reliable companions. Although their show clips can make them look frivolous, they are serious, willing and good-natured workers and make excellent companions for active owners. Their coat needs to be clipped regularly.
Originally bred: to retrieve birds from water.
Special characteristics
Lively and playful, this poodle loves people.
Exercise requirements
High. Enjoys racing about.
Attitude to
Owners: affectionate, responsive
Children: good
Other pets: good
Strangers: friendly
Unfamiliar dogs: friendly
Perfect owner
Active, affectionate owner who enjoys energetic walks, grooming, training and playing.
Recommended for first-time owners especially if they are prone to allergies. Care is needed to find a healthy dog free of inherited disease.
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