standard poodle
Large curly dog
A standard poodle is the largest of the three poodle sizes, standing over fifteen inches at the shoulder.
Originally bred as a water retriever, the standard is the oldest poodle variety, with miniature and toy versions developed later.
Despite their reputation as fancy show dogs, standards are athletic, intelligent, and often used as working dogs: Our standard poodle loves to swim.
Of single breed ancestry
- pedigreeRecord of descent
- kennel clubDog breed standards organization
- breederOne who raises stock
- bloodlineAncestry through generations
lineage · ancestry · genetics · hereditary · conformation · canine · waterfowl · retriever
Firm in allegiance
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- playfulInclined toward fun
gentle · friendly · pet · family dog · protective · intuitive · empathetic · bonded
Self-care for appearance
- handlerOne who manages something
- conformationStructural form or arrangement
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- judgingForming an opinion
ring · competition · stacking · presentation · scissoring · blow-dry · coat · topknot
Elegant in movement
- refinedPurified or cultured
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
- poisedCalm and controlled
- regalOf or befitting royalty
aristocratic · proud · statuesque · noble · distinguished · lion cut · pompom · topknot
Mentally quick, or fashionable
- cleverShowing mental quickness
- trainableAble to be taught
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
- perceptiveQuick to understand
alert · attentive · problem-solver · agile · versatile · trick · command · responsive
purebred
Of single breed ancestry
- pedigreeRecord of descent
- kennel clubDog breed standards organization
- breederOne who raises stock
bloodline · lineage · ancestry · genetics · hereditary · conformation · canine · waterfowl · retriever · gun dog
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
playful · gentle · friendly · pet · family dog · protective · intuitive · empathetic · bonded · attentive
grooming
Self-care for appearance
- handlerOne who manages something
- conformationStructural form or arrangement
- championTop competitor, or advocate
judging · ring · competition · stacking · presentation · scissoring · blow-dry · coat · topknot · rosette
graceful
Elegant in movement
regal · aristocratic · proud · statuesque · noble · distinguished · lion cut · pompom · topknot · groomed
smart
Mentally quick, or fashionable
perceptive · alert · attentive · problem-solver · agile · versatile · trick · command · responsive · adaptive
- dogsdog, beagle, bulldog, boxer, collie
- smart dog breedsborder collie, German shepherd, golden retriever, Aussie, Doberman
- service dogsguide dog, seeing eye dog, guide dog trainer, guide dog training, golden retriever
- Small DogsChihuahua, Pomeranian, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Pekingese
- working breedsGerman shepherd, border collie, Belgian Malinois, Australian cattle dog, Welsh corgi
standard poodlepit bull
Muscular short-haired terrier type
junkyard dog · bulldog · Doberman · mastiff · mutt
standard poodlebeagle
Tracking hound breed
boxer · Chihuahua · Weimaraner · Dalmatian
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