Standard Poodle

Genetic Predispositions and Health

Standard Poodles can suffer from gastric torsion, sebaceous adenitis, Addison's Disease, distichiasis, and hip dysplasia, and epilepsy. They can also be susceptible to eye disorders such as entropion, cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, progressive rod-cone degeneration, and rod-cone dysplasia 4. Genetic testing for these and other conditions including degenerative myelopathy, neonatal encephalopathy with seizures, von Willebrand Disease I, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, GM2 gangliosidosis, multidrug resistance 1, chondrodystrophy (with or without chondrodysplasia), and osteochondrodysplasia can assist veterinarians with diagnosis and proactive care, as well as help breeders identify affected and carrier dogs.

Personality and Behavior

Standard Poodles are known for their intelligence and their eager-to-please disposition. They are generally friendly, social, and get along well with children and other animals. They are versatile and adaptable, doing well in various activities from obedience and agility competitions to therapy work. They require regular mental and physical stimulation to prevent boredom and destructive behavior.

Fun Facts

The coat of a Standard Poodle is dense and curly. It can be groomed to almost any style and is hypoallergenic, making the breed a good choice for people with allergies.

Poodles rank as the second most intelligent dog breed, just after Border Collies.

The elaborate Poodle cut seen in dog shows was originally designed to keep the dog’s joints warm in cold water while minimizing drag during swimming.

The French love this breed so much that it's the national dog of France.

Poodles have hair, not fur. Their hair grows continuously and doesn’t shed like most breeds.

References

https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/poodle-standard/
https://www.petmd.com/dog/breeds/c_dg_poodle-standard
https://www.pawprintgenetics.com/products/breeds/21/
https://www.ukcdogs.com/standard-poodle
https://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/POODLE-172.html