Standard Poodle Physical Characteristics

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Standard poodles are gracefully built and feature a round head with an elongated muzzle. Poodle coats may be coarse and curly or soft and wavy, and they come in any canine color. When fully grown, dogs of this medium-sized breed stand about 1.5 feet tall and weigh between 40 - 70 pounds.

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• Personality: Proud, active and very smart

• Energy Level: Energetic; Poodles are enthusiastic walkers, runners, and swimmers. 

• Good with Children: Yes

• Good with Other Dogs: With supervision

• Shedding: Infrequent; hypoallergenic

• Grooming: Requires professional/specialty

• Trainability: Eager to please

• Height: over 15 inches

• Weight: 40-70 lbs.

• Life Expectancy: 10-18 years

• Barking Level: Medium

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