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France has been officially recognized as the Poodle’s country of origin, but the Poodle’s earlier ancestors came from central Asia. The German variety has probably influenced the modern breed most (‘Poodle’ is German for ‘splash’ or ‘puddle’). In 18th and 19th century Europe, the Poodle served a wide variety of purposes, including duck hunting, guiding, and later circus performing, from whence the modern grooming style likely arose. The Poodle became a popular pet for the French aristocracy, and in time was officially adopted as the national dog. Poodles were imported to America in the 20th century. They slowly rose in popularity and eventually became the country’s most popular dog. Famous Poodles include author John Steinbeck’s dog Charley, subject of the book ‘Travels with Charley: In Search of America’, and Weird Al’s Poodle Bela, who…uhm… sat on his head for the album cover of ‘Poodle Hat.’ Full-grown, they typically weigh 12-55 pounds and stand 10-15 inches tall.

Standard Poodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Standard Poodle gets along well with other animals, other dogs, and children. Standard Poodles are highly adaptable and make good watchdogs. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Standard Poodle requires substantial amounts of exercise. Standard Poodles require long walks and outdoor activities such as swimming or playing catch. The Standard Poodle is fond of retrieving, as it has origins as a hunting dog. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Standard Poodle has a distinctive fine, frizzy, wooly coat similar in texture to sheep’s wool. Solid white is most common, but the coat may also be solid grey, brown, apricot, or black. There are three distinct grooming styles for show Poodles: puppy clip, continental clip, and English saddle clip. Grooming-wise, this breed is high-maintenance. Standard Poodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Standard Poodles are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.

The Miniature Goldendoodle is a popular designer breed that combines the intelligence and hypoallergenic coat of a Poodle with the friendly and affectionate nature of a Golden Retriever. As the name suggests, they are a smaller version of the standard Goldendoodle, making them a great choice for those looking for a compact, yet loving and active companion. Full-grown, they typically weigh 15-35 pounds and stand 13-20 inches tall.

Miniature Goldendoodles are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. Miniature Goldendoodles can adapt to various living spaces, including apartments and small homes. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Miniature Goldendoodles are an active breed and require daily exercise and mental stimulation to keep them healthy and happy. They enjoy activities such as walks, runs, playing fetch, and going on hikes. They also love to swim, so taking them to a nearby lake or pool can be a great way to provide them with exercise and fun. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Miniature Goldendoodles have a low shedding coat, which can be a great option for those with allergies. Generally, Miniature Goldendoodles have wavy or curly coats that are soft and silky to the touch. The coat can range from short to medium length, and they can come in a variety of colors, including cream, gold, red, apricot, chocolate, black, or a combination of these colors. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate. Miniature Goldendoodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Miniature Goldendoodles are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Miniature Goldendoodles can adapt to various living spaces, including apartments and small homes. If they live in an apartment, they will need daily walks and access to outdoor space for playtime. They are fairly easy to train.