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

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

Then, if we don’t have an early game, I usually like taking the boys and the dogs — I have two dogs, a standard poodle and a Portuguese water dog — for a hike.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2023

The store now has many customers who stop by weekly, and Wanda, Mr. Kokkino and Mr. Mitropoulos’s black standard poodle, has proved equally popular.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2022

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