Poodle

The Poodle is a breed of water dog also known as the Pudel in German and the Caniche in French. Standard Poodle, Medium Poodle, Miniature Poodle, and Toy Poodle are the four size-based variants of the breed, albeit the Medium Poodle variety is not widely recognized.

Despite claims to the contrary, Germany is where the Poodle is said to have originated. Wildfowl hunters first utilized the Standard Poodle to retrieve prey from the water. The smaller variants of the breed were developed in France from the original, where they were once frequently employed as circus performers but are now well-liked companion animals.

Poodles are regarded as a breed that is extremely intelligent, active, and friendly. They were second among 110 breeds in Stanley Corey's 1994 study regarding intelligence. They are an energetic breed of dog and need constant mental and physical exercise. Sharpness or timidity is seen as a significant flaw in the breed. Poodles tend to be protective of their families, even though they are neither a territorial breed nor very violent, making them unsuitable as guard dogs.

For households with children, Standard Poodles are the most widely recommended size variety. Although most Standards will tolerate a newborn, learn to be gentle, and respect toddlers as long as the child is supervised, introductions to babies should be made gradually, as with all dogs.

Height: 15 inches or more

Weight: 50 to 70 pounds

Life expectancy: 10 to 18 years