The Standard is versatile, intelligent and quick to please which makes them excellent companions. They do require exercise and are generally more suited to a household than a highrise. Averaging in height at 22 – 26 inches at the withers, the Standard Poodle possesses a non-shedding coat that is dense, harsh and frizzy or curly. Their coat comes in any solid colour and is one of the most extensively groomed breeds. Poodles require a skilled hand to clip and scissor. Regular brushing and combing is an absolute must.