Poodle

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 14 years is about 1.4 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 55 lb is about 4.2 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Germany. The coat is described as curly, long. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.5 points above the group average of 3.5 for the Non-Sporting Group. Shedding scores 1 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 4 out of 5, so a professional schedule is realistic. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, DNA Test for Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS) or clear by parentage (Standard only), Autoimmune Thyroiditis Evaluation (Standard Only), and Von Willebrand Disease I (VWDI) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.