Standard Poodles are loyal and fun loving family pets. Their coats are non- shedding, making them great for people with mild to severe allergies.
Standard Poodles are deemed the second most
intelligent dog, and this is why they are so easily trained for both obedience and special commands related to agility and service dog training.
Many Standard Poodles are excelling in the field trials, therapy programs where they visit senior centers etc, and serving as service dogs. They are also being used as bird dogs again, which is what they were origionally used for.
Sportsman Standard Poodles is very proud to offer calm and well adjusted puppies that are well on their way to being trained when they arrive at their fur-ever home.
All of our adult dogs live in our home and are proud to show you their young families of puppies. They are all gentle and closely bonded to each other, and we feel this is important to see among the adults, because it gives a good indication of the temperament of the puppies.
Size: The Standard Poodle has a shoulder height of 15-22 inches and weighs 45-70 lbs.
Standard Poodles are very elegant in appearance. They have a long, narrow muzzle, slight stop (point at which the forehead meets the muzzle), dark eyes, and wide ears. Standard Poodles have flat backs, straight, docked tails(no longer permitted in the province of New Brunswick), and small, oval feet. Their length is approximately the same as their height.
Coat: The Standard Poodle has a distinctive fine, frizzy, wooly coat similar in texture to sheep’s wool. Solid white is most common, but the coat may also be solid grey, brown, apricot, or black. Standard Poodles do not shed, making them a good match for allergy sufferers, for which reason they are commonly used for crossbreeding.
Character: The Standard Poodle is sensitive, intelligent, lively, playful, proud, and elegant. It bonds closely with family and makes a great companion. Standard Poodles are very smart, obedient, and graceful, which makes them one of the most popular pets in the world. The Standard Poodle is bouncy, alert, and usually eager to play. Standard Poodles are much calmer and less likely to bark than Miniature Poodles and Toy Poodles.
Temperament: The Standard Poodle gets along well with other animals, other dogs, and children. It is best to socialize it as a puppy. Standard Poodle will announce the arrival of visitors, but are generally friendly toward them. Standard Poodles are highly adaptable and make good watchdogs. They may find their way into some mischief!
Care: Show Poodles should be groomed by professionals, and will require a substantial investment of time and money. Poodles which are not intended for show competitions usually have longer hair on the head, legs, and ears, and are trimmed every six to eight weeks. Standard Poodles have a long lifespan of 10-13 years.
The Standard Poodle is susceptible to cataracts and eye problems.
Meals should be spread throughout the day to avoid bloat. Poodles require frequent human companionship and should not be left to live outdoors.
Training: The Standard Poodle is highly intelligent, making training a fairly simple process. They quickly understand what is expected of them and can learn a wide variety of tricks and games. Standard Poodles are likely to enjoy the training process. Any effort put into training the Poodle will reap large rewards.
Activity: The Standard Poodle requires some exercise such as a long walk or daily run. They enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming or playing catch. The Standard Poodle is fond of retrieving, as it has origins as a hunting dog. It should do fine with apartment life.
Standard Poodles are deemed the second most
intelligent dog, and this is why they are so easily trained for both obedience and special commands related to agility and service dog training.
Many Standard Poodles are excelling in the field trials, therapy programs where they visit senior centers etc, and serving as service dogs. They are also being used as bird dogs again, which is what they were origionally used for.
Sportsman Standard Poodles is very proud to offer calm and well adjusted puppies that are well on their way to being trained when they arrive at their fur-ever home.
All of our adult dogs live in our home and are proud to show you their young families of puppies. They are all gentle and closely bonded to each other, and we feel this is important to see among the adults, because it gives a good indication of the temperament of the puppies.
Size: The Standard Poodle has a shoulder height of 15-22 inches and weighs 45-70 lbs.
Standard Poodles are very elegant in appearance. They have a long, narrow muzzle, slight stop (point at which the forehead meets the muzzle), dark eyes, and wide ears. Standard Poodles have flat backs, straight, docked tails(no longer permitted in the province of New Brunswick), and small, oval feet. Their length is approximately the same as their height.
Coat: The Standard Poodle has a distinctive fine, frizzy, wooly coat similar in texture to sheep’s wool. Solid white is most common, but the coat may also be solid grey, brown, apricot, or black. Standard Poodles do not shed, making them a good match for allergy sufferers, for which reason they are commonly used for crossbreeding.
Character: The Standard Poodle is sensitive, intelligent, lively, playful, proud, and elegant. It bonds closely with family and makes a great companion. Standard Poodles are very smart, obedient, and graceful, which makes them one of the most popular pets in the world. The Standard Poodle is bouncy, alert, and usually eager to play. Standard Poodles are much calmer and less likely to bark than Miniature Poodles and Toy Poodles.
Temperament: The Standard Poodle gets along well with other animals, other dogs, and children. It is best to socialize it as a puppy. Standard Poodle will announce the arrival of visitors, but are generally friendly toward them. Standard Poodles are highly adaptable and make good watchdogs. They may find their way into some mischief!
Care: Show Poodles should be groomed by professionals, and will require a substantial investment of time and money. Poodles which are not intended for show competitions usually have longer hair on the head, legs, and ears, and are trimmed every six to eight weeks. Standard Poodles have a long lifespan of 10-13 years.
The Standard Poodle is susceptible to cataracts and eye problems.
Meals should be spread throughout the day to avoid bloat. Poodles require frequent human companionship and should not be left to live outdoors.
Training: The Standard Poodle is highly intelligent, making training a fairly simple process. They quickly understand what is expected of them and can learn a wide variety of tricks and games. Standard Poodles are likely to enjoy the training process. Any effort put into training the Poodle will reap large rewards.
Activity: The Standard Poodle requires some exercise such as a long walk or daily run. They enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming or playing catch. The Standard Poodle is fond of retrieving, as it has origins as a hunting dog. It should do fine with apartment life.