Standard Poodle is regarded as the second most intelligent breed
of dog after the Border Collie. No one knows for certain where
Poodles originated. They were popular in many parts of Europe,
including Germany and France, and everyone wanted to claim these
versatile dogs as their own. Most experts agree that the
Standard Poodle variety is the oldest and was a water retriever.
In fact, the practice of trimming the coat was intended to aid
the dog in swimming. The poodle is a group of formal dog breeds,
the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle, with many
coat colors. Poodles are retrievers or gun dogs, and are still
used by hunters in that role. Standard Poodles stand taller than
15 inches at the shoulder; most are between 21 and 27 inches
tall. They usually weigh between 50 and 75 pounds. There is no
officially recognized Poodle variety such as Royal Standard. The
head is moderately rounded with a long muzzle. The eyes are dark
and oval, and the ears are long and dropped. The tail is docked.
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