About the Standard Poodle Breed

The Standard Poodle is an intelligent, fun-loving, and adaptable breed! They make a great family dog and companion as well as therapy, service, show, agility, and hunting dogs. The Standard Poodles average lifespan is 12-13 years. The huge bonus on top of all this is that Standard Poodles don’t shed!

Benefits of owning a Standard Poodle

• Do not shed
• Great with children
• Known to have little health issues
• Very easy to train
• One of the smartest breeds
• Loyal and obedient

What to expect

• Weight – Average is 60-70 lbs for male and 40-50 lbs for female
• Height – More than 15 inches tall at the shoulder
• Grooming – They should be clipped to desired length and brushed often to prevent matting
• Exercise – Active dogs, so walking, playing fetch, swimming and running are important
• Training – They are extremely intelligent and are easily trained