Giant poodle

Life expectancy

13 years

Age adult

20 months

Height (Shoulder height)

55 cm

Weight

28 kg

Coat texture

long-haired / wooly / curly / no change of coat, grows steadily

Coat color

brown, white, black, grey, falb

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / patellar dislocation / cancer/ predisposition to tumor / progressive retina atrophy / heart diseases / skin diseases / Membrana pupillaris persistens (PPM) / gastric torsion / Addison's disease

Food expenses per month in €

about € 57

Suitable for children

Rather yes

Needs a garden

Rather not

Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment

Rather yes

First dog suitable

Rather yes

Allergy friendly

Rather yes

Athletic

Atletic

Attention

Needs more attention

Care and grooming

Medium grooming effort

Eager to learn

Medium

Exercise

Needs more exercise

Nature

friendly / intelligent / likes learning / independent / loves water

Bred for

retreiving / duck shoot / companion dog

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / patellar dislocation / cancer/ predisposition to tumor / progressive retina atrophy / heart diseases / skin diseases / Membrana pupillaris persistens (PPM) / gastric torsion / Addison's disease

Dog type according to FCI

companion and toy dogs

FCI description

Dogs of this group were not bred to fulfill a certain function (hunting, hating, ...), but to be a good companion for humans. They look very different, also character-wise they vary strongly. Many are self-confident, social and lovable. With loving education and enough species-appropriate occupation, you can find here a pleasant and faithful companion in the everyday life, who can adapt mostly well.

Short description

The Giant Poodle is the largest representative of poodles. Originally, the poodle was a retrieving dog, which flushed feathered game through the water. The poodle distinguishes himself in having long and curled coat. He does not shed, therefore the oat must be clipped regularly. Nowadays, poodles are popular sporting-, companion- and rescue-dogs, as they are very intelligent.

This information is indicative and adheres to the breed standard. Each animal is an individual and has a personal character, as well as its own needs. Thus, a breed is not a guarantee of certain behaviors, etc.