Standard Poodles were developed in Germany as water retrievers. The name “poodle” is derived from the German word “pudel” which means to splash around. The French, however, were captivated by Poodles and helped to popularize this breed. Standard Poodles must stand greater than 15 inches at the shoulder. As with Miniature Poodles and Toy Poodles, Standard Poodles’ curly and harsh coats come in a variety of solid colors. Poodles are extremely intelligent, playful, and extroverted dogs. Many Poodles also make good watchdogs.

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Potential Health Problems*

• Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)
• Adult-Onset Growth-Hormone-Responsive Dermatosis
• Alopecia
• Anal Sac Disease
• Atlantoaxial Subluxation
• Cataracts
• Corneal Dystrophy
• Cryptorchidism
• Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism)
• Endocardiosis
• Entropion
• Epilepsy
• Familial Renal Disease
• Gastric Dilatation And Volvulus (Bloat)
• Generalized Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Glaucoma
• Hip Dysplasia
• Hypothyroidism
• Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
• Legg-Calves-Perthes Disease
• Luxating Patella
• Lymphosarcoma
• Lysosomal Storage Diseases
• Malassezia Dermatitis
• Medication Sensitivity (Glucocorticoids)
• Microphthalmia
• Narcolepsy
• Nasal Depigmentation
• Osteochondrosis
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Thrombocytopenia
• Von Willebrand Disease
• Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis

*Just because a condition is associated with a specific breed does not mean that all dogs of this breed will be affected. Likewise, a dog may be impacted by diseases and conditions not listed under his or her breed.