The Poodle comes in three sizes (Standard, Miniature, Toy) and is renowned for its intelligence, hypoallergenic coat, and elegant appearance. Originally a water retriever from Germany, they excel in o...
45–60 cm
20–32 kg
12–15 years
Very high — professional grooming every 4–6 weeks is essential
Moderate to high — 1–2 hours daily depending on size
Germany (standardised in France)
Dense, curly, non-shedding, hypoallergenic
Medium
Intelligent, alert, active, proud, trainable
Exercise: Moderate to high — 1–2 hours daily depending on size. Standard Poodles need more exercise than Toys. They excel at dog sports.
Grooming: Very high — professional grooming every 4–6 weeks is essential. Daily brushing at home to prevent matting of the dense curly coat.
Coat: Dense, curly, non-shedding, hypoallergenic
Known health issues
Hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), Addison's disease, epilepsy, bloat (Standard), patellar luxation (Toy/Miniature)
Origin
Germany (standardised in France)
Size category
Medium
The Poodle comes in three sizes (Standard, Miniature, Toy) and is renowned for its intelligence, hypoallergenic coat, and elegant appearance. Originally a water retriever from Germany, they excel in obedience and agility. Their non-shedding coat makes them popular with allergy sufferers.
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