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Poodle (Standard)
Intelligent, active, proud
Also known as: poodle, standard poodle
- Adult weight
- 18–32 kg
- Life expectancy
- 10–18 years
- Size
- Large
- Exercise
- High
- Origin
- Germany / France
- Group
- Utility / Non-sporting
Reference update: · Not veterinary-reviewedCompare weight & lifespan with the American Kennel Club breed profile ↗
Health topics to discuss with your vet
- ●Addison's disease (hypoadrenocorticism)Breed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Gastric dilatation-volvulusBreed-specific association not yet verified. General condition reference: Merck Vet Manual – Gastric dilation and volvulus ↗
- ●Sebaceous adenitisBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Hip dysplasiaBreed-specific association not yet verified. General condition reference: OFA – Hip dysplasia ↗
Not a diagnosis or a complete risk list. A general condition reference explains a disease but does not establish increased risk in this breed or group. Unsourced associations still need verification.
Care tips
- ✓Clip every 4–8 weeks
- ✓Low-shedding coat
Calculators for your Poodle (Standard)
Sources & review
Reference update 25 October 2026; not an independent veterinary review. Direct breed evidence is identified above. General directories below do not verify every listed health association.
- Official breed profile – Poodle (Standard) ↗
- Merck Vet Manual – Gastric dilation and volvulus ↗
- OFA – Hip dysplasia ↗
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) – Breed nomenclature ↗
- The Kennel Club (UK) – Breeds A to Z ↗
- American Kennel Club – Dog breeds ↗
- UFAW – Genetic welfare problems of companion animals ↗
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals – Health screening ↗
Weight and lifespan are typical ranges for healthy adults from breed standards and veterinary references; individuals vary. Not veterinary advice.