Standard Poodles are intelligent, athletic, happy, health, non-shedding amazing dogs. We love to provide the best quality Standard Poodles available. Puppies are raised in our home with constant love and attention from my family of 7. They are socialized and trained. We live on a small farm in Utah and our poodles love to run through the hay fields along side of our paint horses, sheep and wild turkeys.
Standard poodles were first registered with the AKC in 1887.
Poodles were recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1914.
They were first bred as a working hunter and a duck retriever. They are amazing retrievers and love to play. An excellent family member who will enjoy what ever the family is doing. Just as long as they are included.
Standard poodles are in the top two breed for intelligence.
Dogs similar in type to today's Poodle were carved in Roman tombs as far back as 30 A.D. and can be seen in European paintings as early as the 15th Century. Although the breed took its name from the German word "Pudel," which means "to splash in water," the French were responsible for bringing the Poodle to international attention. The first Poodles in England were known as "Rough Water Dogs" and they served primarily as hunting companions. Poodles were first brought to the United States at the end of the 19th Century, but the breed did not become popular until after World War II. By the mid '50's the Poodles was the most popular breed in the United States, a position held for over 20 years.
The Standard Poodle is a medium-sized, squarely built dog with a distinctive harsh curly coat that may be presented in any of several traditional Poodle clips or corded. The ears are long, drop, and densely feathered. The tail is normally docked, set high and carried erect. The length of body ( sternum to point of buttocks) is equal to the height (withers to ground). The Standard Poodle carries himself with an air of dignity and pride.
The Standard Poodles most readily identifiable characteristic is its harsh, dense coat, which is presented in various traditional trims or less frequently, corded. Another essential characteristic is proper temperament. The breed is noted for its high intelligence and trainability. While Poodles are wary of strangers, they require human companionship and do not do well without regular close interaction with family members. Because of their great intelligence and the joy they take in human companionship, Poodles excel in performance events of all sorts. They are extremely affectionate with children.