Two out of the seven competitors in this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show were poodles! Standard, Miniature, and Toy poodles are different sizes in the same breed and are all held to the same standards. Standard poodle sizes: Fifteen inches or more at the shoulder. Miniature poodle sizes: Between ten and fifteen inches at the shoulder. Toy poodle sizes: Ten inches at the shoulder and smaller. The poodle is said to have originated in Germany, though the breed is strongly associated with France. In fact, the poodle is the national dog of France! The Standard poodle is most … Continue reading →