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Size
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Canadian breed standard
"Within the size limitations there is no preferred size.
Miniature Poodle
The miniature Poodle is 15 inches (38.1 cm) or under at the
highest point at the shoulder, with a minimum height in excess of 10 inches
(25.4 cm). Any Poodle which is over 15 inches or 10 inches or under at the
highest point at the shoulder shall be excused from competition as a Miniature
Poodle. If excused at three shows for this reason, the dog then has the same
status as a disqualified dog.
Standard Poodle
The Standard Poodle is over 15 inches (38.1 cm) at the highest point at the
shoulder. Any Poodle 15 inches or less in height shall be excused from
competition as a Standard Poodle. If excused at three shows for this reason, the
dog then has the same status as a disqualified dog.
Toy Poodle
The Toy Poodle is 10 inches (25.4 cm) or under at the highest point at the shoulder.
Any Poodle which is more than 10 inches at the highest point at the shoulder
shall be excused from competition as a Toy Poodle. If excused at three shows for
this reason, the dog than has the same status as a disqualified dog."
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Here are examples of the high (at left) and low (at right) end of the three
varieties. In all of the pictures the photographers sign is the same height.
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