The Three Different Types of Poodles
Poodles are divided into three different varieties, the standard, miniature, and toy. The American Kennel Club, a leading authority on dog breeds, delineates the varieties by size. Standard poodles must be over 15 inches at the highest points of their shoulders. Miniature poodles are defined as 15 inches or less at the highest point on the shoulders and over 10 inches. Toy poodles must measure 10 inches or less at the highest point of the shoulders.
The standard poodle was the earliest variety of this dog breed. It was bred to retrieve waterfowl for hunters. The name "poodle" was likely derived from the German "pudelin", meaning to splash in the water.
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