| UK KC Classification |
Utility |
| Country of Origin |
France & Germany |
| Date of Origin |
1500s |
| Height |
See Below |
| Weight |
See Below |
| Life Expectancy |
11 - 17 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
There are 4 different sizes of poodle; toy, miniature, medium and standard. Their heights and weights are as follows:
Height
Toy: 25 - 28 cms (10 - 11 inches)
Mi nature: 28 - 38 cms (11 - 15 inches)
Medium: 34 - 38 cms (13 - 15 inches)
Standard: 37.5 - 38.5 cms (15 inches)
Weight
Toy: 6.5 - 7.5 kgs (14 - 16.5 lbs)
Mi nature: 12 - 14 kgs (26 - 30 lbs)
Medium: 14 - 19 kgs (30 - 42 lbs)
Standard: 20.5 - 32 kgs (45 - 70 lbs)
Poodles are well balanced, elegant dogs. They have a very dense coat that can be any solid colour.
Temperament
Poodles are happy, good tempered dogs.
Suitability
If you are considering a Poodle as a pet, consider the following points:
They are suitable for urban living
They require a lot of grooming
They are suitable for hot or cold climates
They are usually ok with children
They are easy to obedience train
Interesting Facts
Poodles are also known as:
Caniche
Barbone
Pudle (old English)
Standard Poodles are also sometimes used as working gundogs.
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