Medium Non-Sporting Group

Poodle (Standard)

Also called Caniche, French Poodle, Grand Caniche and Pudel

Great with kids
Easy to train
Barely sheds
Lots of grooming

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.

Weight: 44–66 lb (20–30 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 18–24 in (45–62 cm)
Life span: 12–15 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Curly
Origin: France (medieval/early modern period)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Very easy to train

Care

Grooming: Lots of grooming
Shedding: Barely sheds
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Active Alert Dignified Elegant Intelligent Proud

Coat colours

Apricot, black, brown, cafe-au-lait, cream, grey (blue), red, silver and white

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	44–66 lb (20–30 kg)	44–60 lb (20–27 kg)
Height	18–24 in (45–62 cm)	18–24 in (45–62 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)