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