Ideal family pet, Standard Poodle is most fabulous and cheerful dog. Standard Poodle is a unique dog in competitive obedience, able to carry out variety of tasks on ground and in waters. As compared to its smaller variants, the Standard Poodle is calm, gentle and a little low of energy. The breed is not opted for outdoor activities, the dog is eager to remain inside the family all the time. Its behavior is friendly towards the strangers, and gets along well with other pets. It is a little noisy; however, socialization could make it moderate. The dog is an enthusiastic explorer, a hunter and most suitably water retriever.

Standard Poodle is a square-proportioned medium or medium to large sized, lively and active dog. Its beautified and charming appearance is due to its colorful coat. According to height and size there are three main variants of the Poodle breed. The Standard Poodle can be trained in any field of dog talents. Swimming is its instinct pleasure; it therefore is an extremely sharp water retriever and duck hunter. In a wide variety of solid or mild colors, its coat is twisted, turned, twilled and or curled, very dense especially around the chest, invites the viewer to re-sight. Standard Poodle is available in Black, blue, silver, gray, cream, apricot, red, white, brown or coffee colors. The skull is finite and somehow round, eyes are black and brown, bevel shaped. Grooming is required to avoid entangling of hairs. Clipping is necessary to suit its look and style. Legs are in good proportion to build. The breed is active, agile and much suited indoors.

Graved images of ancient time prove the existence of Poodle across the Western Europe in the era of 1500s and back. The origin of the Poodle breed is uncertain, however the breed is agreed to be of Germany besides it is equally popular and ancient in France as well. Germans are credited for this breed, possibly because of its name, which probably derived from word “Pudel”, of German language meaning “one who plays in the water”. The hunters of France and Germany had used the dog as the pointing or gundog and retriever dog, additionally the dog was also worked to detect some eatable truffles found underground in those areas. This intelligent and sharp breed was put to show in circus. Poodles in France were called Caniche which means “a duck hunting dog”, Poodle holds the honor of being national dog of France and had been used by French nobility. Toy Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Teacup Poodle are some variants descended from Standard Poodle and were recognized in 1887 by AKC. In 1920, Poodles were almost vanished in North America; however the breed developed again in 1930. According to AKC, Poodles fall in non-sporting and toy group water dog.

Temperament

Poodles are very cheerful and entertaining family companion. They bond strongly with family and eager to remain in the focus of attentions. They need to remain involved in each activity of house.