AKC designates a poodle under 15" as a miniature poodle. In Europe & Austrailia a full grown poodle (14-18" at the withers) is called a caniche moyen (in most of Europe) and a kleinpudel (in Germany). In the US a full grown poodle that's over 15" is
registered/shown as the standard poodle. registered/shown as the standard poodle.
The standard poodle is regarded as the second most intelligent breed of dog after the Border Collie, and before the German Shepherd. The poodle breed with AKC is found officially in toy, miniature, and standard with many coat colors. Originally a water retriever and excellent swimmer, the poodle is skillful in many sports, including agility, obedience, nose work and water sports.
Poodles like to be in the center of things and are easily trained to do astonishing tricks involving both brains and agility.
Poodles are extremely people-oriented and athletic dogs and eager to please, and tend to be very good with children. They like to go everywhere with their people. Like most dogs, they appreciate daily exercise, such as a walk or a play session. Poodles are agile and athletic.
Golden Retriever
It's no surprise that the Golden Retriever is one of the top ten most popular dogs in the U.S. It's all good with the Golden: he's highly intelligent, sociable, beautiful, and loyal. He's also lively.
The Golden is slow to mature and retains the silly, playful personality of a puppy until three to four years of age, and many keep their puppyish traits into old age.
Originally bred for the physically demanding job of retrieving ducks and other fowl for hunters, the Golden needs daily exercise: a walk or jog, free time in the yard, a run at the beach or lake (most Goldens love water), or a game of fetch. And like other intelligent breeds who were bred to work, they need to have a job to do, such as retrieving the paper, waking up family members, or competing in dog sports. A tired Golden is a well-behaved Golden.
As well as giving your Golden Retriever physical and mental exercise, you should also be prepared to include him in your family activities. The Golden Retriever is a family dog, and he needs to be with his "pack." Don't consider getting a Golden unless you're willing to have him in the house with you, they are not going to be happy being outside all day.
Males are 23 to 24 inches tall and weigh 65 to 75 pounds. Females are generally 21.5 to 22.5 inches tall and 55 to 65 pounds. Golden Retrievers usually reach their full height by one year of age, and their mature weight by two.