standard poodle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of standard poodle
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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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
Britney, a standard poodle who stars in Riley Keough's directorial debut "War Pony", was crowned top dog this year, snagging the coveted gilded collar prize.
From Reuters ● May 27, 2022
Mesa, Ariz., groomer Madeline Rothwell nabbed the third-place prize with Walter the standard poodle, whose “Supernatural”-inspired entry boasted iconography from the series including a killer clown, werewolf and sharp-toothed Leviathan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2022
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
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