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
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
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.