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For generations standard poodles have carried the  stereotype of a "sissy"  dog. We have found that stereotype to be absurdly wrong.  Poodles are eager, gentle, elegant, athletic, wickedly smart and as close to being a non-shedding, hypoallergenic dog as any dog gets. They are remarkably versatile companion animals and avid hunters. 

Standard Poodles are a gentle, emotionally sensitive breed that need a lot of daily companionship. They thrive in active families and are great with children. The standard poodle can suffer from loneliness and separation anxiety if left alone too much and do best in a peaceful environment.

Standard Poodles are  one of the smartest and most trainable of all breeds. They are a "thinking" dog who always pays close attention to his owner. Standard poodles learn very quickly, and respond eagerly to POSITIVE training methods. Standard Poodles NEED some sort of mental stimulation in order to be an all around  happy dog. Many excel in advanced obedience,  agility and challenging games such as hide 'n seek.  This intelligent breed cannot simply sit in the backyard and be ignored.

Poodles are as close to being a non-shedding, hypoallergenic dog as any dog gets. With that being said - they require tremendous amounts of grooming (unless kept in a very short cut) . Poodle fur is really hair . It is softer than most dogs’ fur and it grows continuously. Adult Poodles have a thick, dense, coarse, single-layer coat of very curly hair that ranges from soft curls to near-ringlets.

Professional grooming at least every 3 to 6 weeks is HIGHLY recommended for adult dogs. Near-daily brushing and combing is recommended for maintenance, unless your coat clip of choice is “shaved.”