Standard poodle

Overall description of the breed

The Standard Poodle is a breed of French origin that has been used as a hunting dog in water for centuries, proving to be particularly successful in this field. In the past, it was the favourite dog of Louis XVI, which made its fame soar among the general population. A direct descendant of the Barbet, a name inspired by the verb "barboter", the word "Caniche" in French comes from the term used to designate the duck's wife "la cane", as it was used mainly for duck hunting, which is why the term "Caniche" was quickly adopted.

Its aquatic hunting skills are also represented in other countries and languages, such as the German Pudel or the English Poodle, which means "swimmer". The breed is undoubtedly the most popular and widespread in the world today. Its standard was established in 1936, then the FCI registered it definitively on 1 January 1955 and the last update of the official standard in force was published on 3 November 2014.

There are four varieties of Poodle, morphologically identical and distinguished only by the size of the withers which can vary from simple to double, it is composed of the Large Poodle, the Medium Poodle, the Dwarf Poodle or the Toy Poodle.

The Standard Poodle has a balanced and harmonious body overall, their apparent fragility hides a robust dog with an iron health. They have beautiful proportions, slightly longer than they are tall, their body is rectangular, with a clean line of back and discreetly rounded at the loins. His lower limbs are straight, perfectly parallel, stable supports which give him a lot of power and agility.

His musculature is prominent, the neck moderately long, thick, but without excess, with a head built lengthwise which remains nicely in tune with the rest of his body, the stop is not very marked. His ears are also long, running along his cheeks and part of his neck, always rounded at the ends. The coat of the Giant Poodle is abundant, of a fine, woolly, well curled texture, elastic and resistant to hand pressure. The colours of coat permitted by the breed standard are black, white, brown, grey, fawn, the coat must be plain.

His character is jovial and sociable, he is a remarkable daily companion, notably thanks to his legendary good humour and his natural tenderness towards his owners. He will enjoy the company of all members of his family, especially when it comes to taking part in games or sharing moments, he will also be calm and docile when necessary.

Overflowing with vitality, he will need regular play and sporting activities, however, a daily walk will be more than enough for him to channel himself and will be peaceful once inside the house. It is a versatile pet with good adaptability and will do well in both urban and rural areas.

Devoted and loving to please his loved ones, he will try by all means to satisfy them thanks to his highly developed intelligence, moreover, he has great learning abilities whether in the field of work, hunting or pure obedience. The Standard Poodle is a dog that is close to its master, even fusional, which makes it difficult for it to endure prolonged periods of solitude. It would be a good idea to get it used to being alone from a very young age so as not to increase its anxious temperament.

In conclusion, the Standard Poodle is a faithful and loyal dog, appreciated by all, and a great daily companion for adults and children alike.

The weight of the Standard Poodle will be about 20 to 24 kg (44 à 53 lbs) and its height at the withers will be about 45 to 60 cm (17,5" à 23,5")..

Breeders of Standard poodle

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