The Three Types of Poodles

Look no further if you’re looking for a loyal dog breed that won’t disappoint you. The Poodle is a friendly, energetic, and intelligent dog with a high level of adaptability. Activities such as retrieving sticks and balls in the water are enjoyable to them. They are popular family dogs because of their friendly nature, easy temperament, and high level of adaptability. Poodles can be found in various dog shows, agility competitions, and obedience trials due to their intelligence, athleticism, and overall good health. Poodles are prone to inherited diseases, such as hip dysplasia, eye disorders, idiopathic epilepsy, sebaceous adenitis, von Willebrand’s disease, and immune-mediated disorders. As one of the most popular dog breeds in the world, poodles come in a variety of types and sizes. Let’s discuss the 3 different types of Poodles-Standard, Miniature, and Toy.

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Standard Poodle: A Majestic Breed

The standard Poodle is a medium-to-large-sized dog breed, standing 15 inches or taller and weighing 40-70 pounds. They have an average lifespan of 10-18 years. The standard Poodle is stronger than the miniature and toy because of its size. The standard Royal Poodle is a variation of the standard Poodle with superior breeding and heritage and is taller and larger than standard poodles. The Standard Poodle is also more at risk for gastric dilatation with volvulus (bloat) and sebaceous adenitis.

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Miniature Poodle: A Small but Mighty Dog

A miniature Poodle is smaller than the standard, weighing 10-15 pounds and are 10-15 inches tall. They also have a lifespan of 10-18 years. The miniature has the same build and proportions as the standard. Two orthopedic problems, Legg-Calve-Perthes and luxating patellas, are found commonly in Toy and Miniature Poodles.

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Toy Poodle: A Pocket-Size Pooch

Toy Poodles are the smallest of the three AKC-recognized size variants of poodles, weighing 4-6 pounds and 8-10 inches tall. They also have a 10-18 year lifespan. Each Poodle type has the same overall characteristics differentiating mainly in size and weight.

Conclusion

If you’ve decided that a poodle is a breed for you, then you must be well aware of the different types of poodles available. All three types of poodles are highly intelligent and easy to train. We hope this comparison of the different types of poodles helps you make an informed decision while choosing a poodle!

 

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