Definition

Noun: A breed of medium-sized poodles. This term specifically refers to the largest of the three main size varieties of the Poodle breed, known for its intelligence, curly coat, and dignified appearance.

Usage

The term "standard poodle" is used as a countable noun to identify a dog of this specific breed or the breed category itself. It is often contrasted with "miniature poodle" and "toy poodle."

Examples

• The standard poodle won first place in the utility group at the dog show.
• They decided to adopt a standard poodle because of its hypoallergenic coat and trainable nature.
• Standard poodles were originally bred as water retrievers.

Advanced Usage

• The term can function attributively as a noun modifier (e.g., "standard poodle grooming," "standard poodle club").
• In formal kennel club classifications, "Standard Poodle" is often capitalized as the official breed variety name.

Variants and Related Words

• Poodle: The general breed term encompassing all size varieties (standard, miniature, toy).
• Miniature Poodle: The medium-sized variety of the breed.
• Toy Poodle: The smallest variety of the breed.

Synonyms

• Canis lupus familiaris (scientific name for the domestic dog, not breed-specific)

Antonyms

• Miniature poodle
• Toy poodle

Related Phrases

• Poodle clip: A specific, often elaborate style of grooming characteristic of the breed.
• Standard size: Referring to the largest variant within a breed that has multiple size categories.

Noun

1. a breed or medium-sized poodles