People throughout the world and also in the US love their poodles mainly because of their excellent temperament and their abilities as show dogs, which most dog owners find very appealing. However, before buying or bringing home a poodle, you need to learn about the various types of poodles and then choose the one that best suits you and to help you to choose from among the standard poodle or the miniature and even teacup poodle, here are a few points related to the standard poodle that should help you get to know this particular variety of poodles a bit better and thus decide whether it is what you want to bring home.

Normally, the standard poodle isn’t given to growing to a height of more than fifteen inches or at most twenty inches and they are also not very heavy in weight with their maximum weight not exceeding seventy pounds. It is also a medium sized dog breed though the body of the standard poodle is rather larger than the head which is on the small size, and in fact, is narrow with a longish muzzle as well as has ears that flop over and the skull is both small and angular.

Curly Coat, Which Is Rarely Of Mixed Colors

The standard poodle also has a curly coat that is soft as well as contains much natural oils which helps make it look quite luxurious as well. Most often, the coat color is white, though other variations include cream, blue, black as well as gray, pink, red as well as silver, and a few more colors are also found, though it is rare to find the standard poodle having a mixed colored coat. In addition, their toes are long which blends in well with the rest of the body and the hair is generally also quite fluffy.

In any case, what stands out most about the standard poodle is its excellent and pleasing temperament and it always will look elegant, especially while walking and it also has a dignified demeanor, and will always behave impeccably. In addition, the standard poodle is blessed with good intelligence and is easy to train, especially because of their intelligence and willingness to please.

Where the standard poodle differs from his miniature cousin is his lack of wanting to perform tricks though it is the calmest of all varieties of poodle, though he does not like to be left on his own and is also not overly energetic either. Another pleasing aspect to the standard poodle is his ability to get along well with children, though he still needs to be socialized to ensure his best behavior.

The standard poodle also has an expected life expectancy of between twelve and fifteen years and is a precious addition to any home.