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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 Springer Doodle is a crossbreed dog that is a mix between a Springer Spaniel and a Poodle. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-70 pounds and stand 18-22 inches tall.

Springer Doodles are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. While they can adapt to living in an apartment, they are better suited for a home with a yard or access to outdoor space where they can run and play. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Springer Doodles require regular exercise and mental stimulation to maintain their health and happiness. They enjoy outdoor activities such as walks, runs, and playtime, as well as obedience training and puzzle toys. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Springer Doodles can have a wavy or curly coat that is typically low-shedding and hypoallergenic, thanks to their Poodle ancestry. The length and texture of the coat can vary depending on the specific genetic makeup of the individual dog. They typically have a wavy or curly coat that can be black, white, brown, or a combination of these colors. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Springer Doodles are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. While they can adapt to living in an apartment, they are better suited for a home with a yard or access to outdoor space where they can run and play. They are fairly easy to train.