The Poodle, called the Pudel in German (German:[ˈpuːdl̩] ⓘ) and the Caniche in French, is a breed of water dog. The breed is divided into four varieties based on size, the Standard Poodle, Medium Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle, although the Medium Poodle is not universally recognised. They have a distinctive thick, curly coat that comes in many colors and patterns, with only solid colors recognized by breed registries. Poodles are active and intelligent, and are particularly able to learn from humans. Poodles tend to live 10–18 years, with smaller varieties tending to live longer than larger ones.

Poodle
A black poodle with curly hair and a raised tail looks at the camera
Other names
Origin Germany or France (see history)
Traits
Height
  • Standard: 45–62 cm (18–24 in)
  • Medium: 35–45 cm (14–18 in)
  • Miniature: 28–35 cm (11–14 in)
  • Toy: 24–28 cm (9.4–11.0 in)
Weight
  • Standard: 20–32 kg (44–71 lb)
  • Medium: 9–13 kg (20–29 lb)
  • Miniature: 4.5–7 kg (9.9–15.4 lb)
  • Toy: 2–3 kg (4.4–6.6 lb)
Coat Curly