Most commonly, the Poodle is a breed of dog that is known for its high intelligence. It can be either a medium-sized or larger dog, and it has become one of the most popular breeds in many countries. Poodles are distinguished by thick curly hair, and they come in three sizes: toy, miniature, and standard. Poodles were originally bred as water dogs from working stock in Germany around 300 years ago. The word “poodle” originated from the German word “pudel,” meaning splash about in the water.
The Poodle’s coat type makes them suitable for different purposes other than being merely pets to people. One example would be their use as service dogs because they have excellent senses of smell and hearing. They are also intelligent and obedient, making them a suitable choice as a working dog.
Types of Poodles
1. The American or Continental Toy Poodle
This is a small-sized poodle that is between 6 and 9 inches tall. They weigh around 10 lbs.
AKC standard says they are suitable for “companionship.” This could mean that they are better for apartment living because of their size. However, if your little pet needs exercise, it’s ok because these dogs love the outdoors! Remember, they get tired quickly, so don’t go too far with them on only three legs.
2. The Standard Poodle
This is the most common Poodle. They are around 15 inches tall and weigh about 45 lbs. This makes them suited for families with older children who can take care of their pets.
The AKC standard says that they should be “strong, vigorous and active.” These dogs love outdoor activities such as jogging or playing fetch! However, you will need to keep an eye on them because they can sometimes get confused and injure themselves. But don’t worry… if this happens, we’ll give your dog a new doggie wheelchair so they won’t have any issue going up and down stairs or anything like that! Anyway, back to what they like: these dogs like long walks in the park where they can meet other dogs and play.
They are also “good natured,” which means they get along with other animals, both pets and wild ones! So if you have a pet bird or hamster, don’t worry because your doggie will not hurt them (not unless they get too close to their food bowl.
3. The Miniature Poodle
This is an even smaller version of the Standard Poodle. It’s between 10 and 14 inches tall and weighs about 25 lbs. However, it doesn’t matter how big or small your Poodle is: all sizes need love and attention, or they can become very naughty.
These dogs are “athletic,” so they like agility, Frisbee, or flyball. These dogs are brilliant, so they will learn all the tricks to impress their owner.
They are described as “alert,” which means that they can smell or hear something from far away. This makes them good watchdogs because they’ll let you know if someone is coming near your home! But don’t worry… Poodles are very friendly and usually get along with strangers quickly… this doesn’t mean they won’t be protective, though.
4. The Standard Schipperke Poodle Mix
This dog is a crossbreed of two pure breeds: the Miniature Poodle and the Schipperke. It can sometimes inherit traits from both parents, but it usually looks more like one or the other.
These dogs are slightly more significant than the Miniature Poodle because they are between 12 and 20 inches tall and weigh around 30 lbs. If this is your first time owning a dog, don’t let these numbers scare you! These dogs are very loyal to their owners, so they’ll be more than happy to sit with you on your couch all day.
The AKC standard says that they should have a “good temperament,” which means that they’re friendly towards people, especially children. However, it’s essential to socialize them when they’re puppies so that strangers won’t scare them too much when you take them out in public places.
5. The Standard Poodle X
This is another crossbreed of 2 pure breeds: the Standard Poodle and… another pure breed! Yes, we know you’re curious, so we’ll tell you: these dogs can inherit traits from any other dog, so it’s tough to guess what they may look like.
They are 15 inches tall and weigh around 45 lbs. This is not a recognized breed by the AKC, so that some dogs might be more significant than others depending on their parents’ sizes.
Anyway, these dogs are described as having “sweet temperaments,” which means that they’re good with children and always try to please their owners.
6. The Miniature Poodle X
This is a crossbreed between a Miniature Poodle with… another pure breed! These dogs are tiny with a weight of around 20 lbs.
As you can see, their parentage is hard to guess because there are so many possible combinations… but the AKC standard says they should have “sweet temperaments” like most Poodles.
7. The Standard Poodle Mix
Well, here’s another pure breed from us: this time, it’s a mix between a Standard Poodle and… a pure breed! We know you’re eager to find out which one, so we’ll tell you: these dogs can inherit traits from any dog as long as the parents have been properly mixed.
They measure around 23 inches tall and weigh 55 lbs. This means they’re bigger than other breeds in the same category because their parentage is a mix of 2 big dogs.
They are described as “vigilant,” which means that they can see something suspicious from far away. This makes them good watchdogs but doesn’t worry… they won’t harm anyone unless they’re protecting you or your house.
8. The Standard Poodle Mix with the Bichon Frise
Here’s another mixed breed created by mixing two pure breeds: the Standard Poodle and the Bichon Frise! If you’re not familiar with this one, it’s a small dog that usually weighs less than 20 lbs.
These dogs grow up to be around 18 inches tall and weigh 33 lbs. They can sometimes inherit traits from both parents, but they usually look more like one parent or the other.
And just like most Poodles, this dog is described as having a “sweet temperament,” which means that they’re good with people and always happy.
9. The Standard Schnauzer Poodle Mix
This crossbreed is created by mixing two pure breeds: the Standard Schnauzer and the Miniature Poodle. We’re sure you’ve heard of both of them before… if not, you should check them out.
These dogs are sometimes described as looking like a combo between their parents since there’s no specific type for this mixed breed. They can inherit traits from either Standard Schnauzers or Miniature Poodles, so it’s hard to tell what they’ll look like.
Anyway, the AKC standard says that they should have a “friendly appearance,” which means that people will be able to see from a mile away that they’re good dogs.
10. The Standard Schnauzer Mix with the Bichon Frise
This is another mix created by mixing two pure breeds: this time, it’s a Miniature Schnauzer and a Bichon Frise. It’s a small dog, so you can imagine how big these puppies get but don’t worry, they won’t weigh more than 20 lbs.
These dogs are 18 inches tall on average and have “adaptable temperaments,” which means that even if they inherit traits from both parents, they can quickly adapt to new situations.
Their appearance is usually described as “striking,” which means that you shouldn’t have any trouble spotting them in a crowd.
11. The Standard Schnauzer Mix with the Toy Poodle
This crossbreed is created by mixing two pure breeds: the Standard Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle. You might have heard of these dogs before. If not, you should check them out! They’re both small breeds, so it’s pretty interesting to see what this mix will look like.
Anyway, these dogs inherit traits from either parent, but they look more like one than the other… although some people say they look ” striking,” which means that they’ll be easy to spot in a crowd.
They grow up to be around 13 inches tall and weigh 15 lbs. Even though this means they’ll always be small, it’s essential to train them, so they don’t feel inferior because of their size.
12. The Standard Schnauzer Mix with the French Bulldog
Finally, this is another mixed breed created by mixing two pure breeds: the Standard Schnauzer and the French Bulldog. You might have heard of both of these before… if not, you should check them out! They’re pretty popular right now.
Just like most Poodle mixes, there’s no specific type for this mix… even though some people say these dogs look like either Standard Schnauzers or French Bulldogs.
The only thing we know for sure is that these dogs inherit traits from both parents and can adapt to new situations quickly because of how “adaptable” their temperaments are.
Conclusion
So, there you have it! If you’re not sure which type of Poodle mix would be the best fit for you, hopefully, this article helped you decide and don’t forget: all kinds of poodles make great pets.