Poodle Breeds

10 Types of Poodles

How many poodle breeds are there?  Well, it seems like there are new varieties every year.  Here we cover some of the more common poodle breeds.

Types Of Poodle

The American Kennel Club recognizes three sizes of poodle.  They are considered on breed, but are available in the three different sizes.

Standard Poodle

AKC breed standard says this dog must be over 15 inches at the whithers (shoulder).

Miniature Poodle

AKC breed standard for this size says the dog must be over 10 inches but not over 15 inches tall at the shoulders

Toy Poodle

AKC breed standard for this size says the dog must not be over 10 inches tall at the shoulders.

Royal Standard, Teacup, and Tiny Teacup

The terms Royal Standard, Teacup, and Tiny Teacup poodles are terms used by breeders for marketing purposes only and are not recognized by the AKC.

Other Poodle Breeds and Poodle Hybrids

Using the term hybrid to refer to the crossing of two dogs is incorrect since they are the same species.  The correct term is crossbreeds.

Here are some common poodle breeds:

Cockapoo, Spoodle

Made by crossing a poodle with a Cocker Spaniel

Goldendoodles

Made by crossing a poodle with a Golden Retriever

Labradoodle

Made by crossing a poodle with a Labrador Retriever.  This was created by Wally Conron in hopes of producing a hypoallergenic guide dog.

Poodle Labrador Mix

Summary

Remember there are no poodle breeds, there is only one poodle breed.  All other poodle breeds are simply crossbreeds.

The AKC only recognizes the Poodle breed, but in three sizes, Standard, Miniature, and Toy. 

Links:

Poodle Chihuahua Mix

Bichon Poodle Mix Puppies