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The Poodle At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC 
Country of Origin
Germany 
Life Expectancy
10 - 14 yrs 
Height Range
22 - 27 in 
Weight Range
45 - 70 lbs 
Colors
Any solid color 
Trainability
Excellent; known for obedience skills 
With Children
Very good; puppies may be too large and rambunctious for toddlers 
With Animals
Good 
Climate
Tolerates heat or cold fairly well 
Indoor/Outdoor
Ideally, indoors with plenty of time in a fenced yard 
Exercise Reqd
Medium; loves to swim or run 
Grooming Reqd
Very high; frequent trimming and brushing, ear and dental care. Requires professional grooming, especially to maintain show cut 
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Poodle Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Poodle breeders:

Addison's Desease (blood test)
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Juvenile Renal Disease (blood test)
Sebaceous Adenitis (by biopsy)
Thyroid Function Test (blood test)
vonWillebrand's Disease (vWD) (genetic test)

Poodle Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Poodle:

Addisons Disease
Addisons disease (hypoadrenocorticism)
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Behavioral Abnormalities
Bloat
Canine Allergies
Canine Atopic Dermatitis
Canine Microphthalmia
Cataract
Color mutant alopecia
Dermatitis, atopic
Detached Retina
Distichiasis
Entropion
Epilepsy
Epiphora
Glaucoma
Hemeralopia
Hemophilia - Factor XII Deficiency
Hemophilia A - Classic Hemophilia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Iris Atrophy
Lacrimal Duct Atresia
Lens Luxation
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondrosis
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Sebaceous Adenitis
Thrombocytopenia
von Willebrands Disease