Mary Allen
The poodle is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. He almost occupies a special position and it is hard to believe how divided opinions are about him: For his lovers, he is the most intelligent and most loyal dog ever. For other people, he is the epitome of the humanized, artificial pet.
Breed: poodle
Other names: Pudle, Caniche, Barbone, Poodle
Origin: France
Size: Small dog breeds
Group: House Dogs Companion Dogs and Non-Sporting Dog Breeds
Life expectancy: 12-17 years
Temperament/Activity: Active, Intelligent, Alert, Loyal, Trainable, Instinctive
Height at the withers: Toy Poodle up to 27.9 cm. Miniature Poodle 28-34.9 cm. Miniature poodle 35-45 cm. standard poodle 45-62 cm.
Weight: 2.27 – 4.54 kg
Dog Coat Colors: Brindle, Black, Cream, Red, Silver, Gray, Blue, Brown, Apricot, White, Sable
Puppies price around: €600-900
Hypoallergenic: yes
#1 In Germany, the poodle is no longer the fashion dog it was in the 1950s.
Today, relatively few younger people or families choose a poodle. Its image as a companion for older, single women deters many people - wrongly so.
