But their hunting genetics were bred out of them as they became primarily show dogs and pets. Poodles come in three sizes: standard, miniature and toy. Erickson's and Gelbmann's poodles ...

Her triumph makes her the fifth standard poodle ever to win the ... and the group's ideal standards. "Dogs were originally bred to do specific jobs, whether hunting, guarding, tracking, or ...

A standard poodle won the highest honor ... pertain to the specific function of each, like hunting, guarding, tracking or companionship. The dogs are then judged based on how they look and if ...

Although it classifies standard poodles as “non-sporting” dogs ... But they’re also athletic retrievers and and hunting dogs, and their thick coat provides ample protection from ...