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Compare Standard Poodle
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Standard PoodleMedium
- Typical adult height
- Standard Poodlefrom 38 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Standard Poodle21–35 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Standard Poodlefrom 12 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Standard PoodleModerate: typically around an hour a day
- Energy
- Standard PoodleLively
- Grooming
- Standard PoodleDaily
- Shedding
- Standard PoodleTends to shed little
- Training
- Standard PoodleUsually eager to learn
- Barking
- Standard PoodleTends to be quiet
Home life
- Home
- Standard PoodleUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- Standard PoodleA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- Standard PoodleUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Standard PoodleBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- Standard PoodleUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Standard PoodleUsually sociable with other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- Standard PoodleOften lives with cats when introduced carefully
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.