Dog breed guide
Standard Poodle
The Standard Poodle has a non-shedding, curly, thick coat that needs regular brushing. Dogs Victoria recommends a bath and clip every 6 to 8 weeks. It is an energetic, extremely intelligent and very trainable dog that needs more exercise than the smaller varieties and should not be left alone for long periods.
Also searched as Poodle, Standard Poodle.
Standard Poodle at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 27 to 32 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 18 to 23 kg
- Size
- Large, 25 to 40 kg
- Lifespan
- 10 to 12 years
- Coat
- non-shedding, curly, thick
- Professional groom
- every 6 to 8 weeks
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Shedding
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Trainability
- Suits an apartment
5 means it sheds heavily
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it learns quickly and eagerly
5 means it copes best in a small home
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Check a Standard Poodle puppy's weightWhere a puppy sits against the breed's adult range.
- Dog age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- Dogs Victoria, Poodle (Standard) breed characteristics, https://dogsvictoria.org.au/choosing-a-breed/browse-all-breeds/198/Poodle-(Standard)/, read 2026-10-05
- The Royal Kennel Club (UK), Poodle (Standard) breed information, https://www.royalkennelclub.com/search/breeds-a-to-z/breeds/utility/poodle-standard/, read 2026-10-05
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.