standard poodle

American  

[stan-derd pood-l] / ˈstæn dərd ˈpud l /

noun

1. a poodle of a variety that is taller than 15 inches (38 centimeters) at the shoulder.

   If there were a society for genius dogs, our standard poodle Beulah would be its president!

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Etymology

Origin of standard poodle

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

That Tarzana home, which Anderson has described to me as “chaotic,” usually is a place where Turner Classic Movies runs round the clock and his standard poodle brings him the print edition of the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

After several failed attempts at training standard poodles as guide dogs, Conron decided to cross a standard poodle with a Labrador retriever.

From National Geographic • Dec. 1, 2023

Pascal, her five-month-old standard poodle, would normally be there with her, but today he is at the vet, having swallowed some yarn.

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2021

Rachel Stephens poses this question to her 3-month-old black standard poodle each time the dog stands before a panel of buttons, each one recorded to play a word that might contain the answer.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2021

Seven finalists, including a Havanese, a standard poodle, a Shetland sheepdog and a whippet, will vie for the top prize of “Best in Show” in Tuesday’s grand finale.

From Reuters • Feb. 11, 2020