standard poodle

noun

plural standard poodles
: a variety of poodle that is more than 15 inches (38 centimeters) tall at the withers and from which the miniature poodle and toy poodle were developed

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Eberle also has two resident standard poodles that may wander the property without leashes. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

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1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of standard poodle was in 1933

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“Standard poodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standard%20poodle. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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