Poodle

n. breed of small dog with curly hair

For the political insult see poodle (insult). The Poodle is a breed of dog. Toy, miniature, and standard poodles are distinguished by adult shoulder height. Poodles come in many colors including black, white, red, apricot, silver, and brown. They also appear in parti-color, or multi-colors. While the multi-color poodles cannot be shown in the American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) or any Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) conformation ring, they can be shown in the United Kennel Club (UKC) show ring and in all performance rings.
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Noun
1. an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs
(synonym) poodle dog
(hypernym) dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris
(hyponym) toy poodle

(n.)
A breed of dogs having curly hair, and often showing remarkable intelligence in the performance of tricks.
  

Gray miniature poodle with English Saddle clip.
Photo: Tetsu Yamazaki
Standard:

Miniature and Toy:

Height: 22-27 inches
Weight: 45-70 lbs.
Life Span: 10-14 yrs.
Breed Group (Standard): Companion Dogs 
Breed Group (Miniature and toy): Companion Dogs 
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