Dog Breed

Poodle

intelligent • active • proud • elegant

OrigineGermany / France
Espérance de vie12-15 years
Poids20-32 kg
Niveau d'énergiehigh

Quick Stats

Taillemedium
Poids20-32 kg
Espérance de vie12-15 years
Niveau d'énergiehigh
Toilettagehigh
Éducabilitéeasy
OrigineGermany / France
Tempérament
intelligentactiveproudelegant

Présentation

The Poodle is one of the most intelligent dog breeds, coming in Standard, Miniature, and Toy sizes. Beneath their glamorous appearance lies an athletic, eager-to-please dog that excels in obedience, agility, and as a loving family companion.

Compatibilité

Enfants
Excellent
Autres chiens
Bon
Chats
Bon
Vie en appartement
Bon

Guide de soins

Poodles need regular professional grooming every 4-6 weeks. They require daily exercise and mental stimulation. Their intelligence means they can become bored and destructive without enrichment.

Besoins en exercice

At least 1 hour of daily exercise. Poodles excel at agility, obedience, and enjoy swimming.

Toilettage

Professional grooming every 4-6 weeks. Daily brushing to prevent matting. Their curly coat grows continuously and does not shed much.

Problèmes de santé

hip dysplasia
progressive retinal atrophy
bloat
Addison's disease

Faits amusants

🐶Poodles are the second most intelligent dog breed after Border Collies.
🐶Their iconic haircut was originally functional — designed to protect joints while swimming.
🐶Despite the French association, Poodles originated in Germany as water retrievers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Poodles hypoallergenic?
They are one of the most allergy-friendly breeds due to their low-shedding curly coat, but no dog is truly 100% hypoallergenic.
Do Poodles need a lot of grooming?
Yes, their curly coat requires professional grooming every 4-6 weeks and daily brushing to prevent matting.
Are Poodles good family dogs?
Excellent family dogs. They are gentle with children, eager to please, and highly trainable.
How smart are Poodles?
The second most intelligent dog breed. They can learn new commands in under 5 repetitions and obey first commands 95% of the time.

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