Cherokee Standard Poodles

Their above-average intelligence makes them very easy to train. Train with word comprehension- The average canine can learn around 150-165 words during their lifetime. A Poodle can learn up to 400 words and commands. Toy Poodles and Standard Poodles are ranked as the second and third most intelligent dog breeds in the world, respectively, by the American Kennel Club.

According to the AKC, an adult male Standard Poodle should weigh 60 to 70 pounds, and an adult female should weigh 40 to 50 pounds. By these standards, full grown Poodles will be over 15” tall when measuring from the ground to the highest point of their shoulders while standing.

Yes, from their history known as being duck hunters, Poodles (regardless the size) need lots of exercise. They are excellent retrievers and enjoy a good game of fetch, as well as jogging and long walks. Since they’re water dogs, they also love to swim.

Poodles are among the smartest dog breeds. Their intelligence and eagerness to please make them great service dogs. Poodles are also employed as guide dogs and therapy dogs, assisting people who have physical disabilities.