The Different Types of Poodles: Official and Unofficial - BarkVA Diaries

Canine type Pet breed, Poodle, Other names, OriginGermany or France (see history)Height Standard 4562 cm (1824 in)Medium 3545 cm (1418 in)Miniature 2835 cm (1114 in)Toy 2428 cm (9. 411. 0 in)Weight Standard 2032 kg (4471 pound)Medium 1519 kg (3342 pound)Miniature 1214 kg (2631 pound)Toy 6. 57. 5 kg (1417 pound)Canine () The Poodle, called the Pudel in German and the Caniche in French, is a type of water pet.

The Poodle is most commonly declared to have been developed in Germany, although it is likewise claimed to be from France, the Standard Poodle was originally used by wildfowl hunters to obtain video game from water. The smaller varieties of the breed were reproduced from the original in France where they were when typically used as circus performers, however have become popular buddy pet dogs.

Among the proof used to support this theory is the indisputably Germanic name for the breed, Poodle or "Pudel" in German, which is derived from the Low German word "puddeln" which implies "to splash", furthermore there exists a number of creative works by various German artists from as early as the 17th century that illustrate dogs of recognisably Poodle type.

Others still variously compete the breed originated in Russia, Piedmont or Northwest Africa. Whatever the Poodle's country of origin, as both their German and French breed names show the contemporary Poodle's forefathers were widely used by waterfowlers both to recover shot game in addition to to recover lost arrows and bolts that had missed their mark.

Due to their intelligence, biddable natures, athleticism and looks the Poodle was frequently employed in circuses, especially in France. Poodle Puppy was in French circuses that the breed was selectively reproduced down in size to create what is now referred to as the Mini Poodle, which was up until 1907 understood as the Toy Poodle, as a smaller sized dog is simpler to deal with and carry in a travelling circus.