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

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

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

So far, it will be the golden retriever vs. the Shetland sheepdog vs. the standard poodle vs. the Havanese vs. the whippet.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2020