Choosing a Standard Poodle

Choosing a Standard Poodle

By: PetPlace Staff

Health Concerns

  • Gastric torsion (bloat) is a life-threatening sudden illness associated with the stomach filling with air and twisting.

  • Sebaceous adenitis is a skin disease that is genetically inherited The exact cause is unknown, but it may be caused by an attack of the immune system against the sebaceous glands.

  • Hip dysplasia is a malformation of the hip joint that results in pain, lameness and arthritis.

  • Progressive retinal degeneration is a disease that causes nerve cells at the back of the eye to degenerate. The condition usually begins in older pets and can lead to blindness.

  • Epilepsy is a seizure disorder which develops between the ages of 2 to 5 years.

  • Drug Reaction to "Glucocorticoids" can occur in some poodles. Subcutaneous injections may cause local hair loss in this breed.


  • Hypothyroidism results when the thyroid gland does not function adequately. Without enough thyroid hormone, illness can occur.

  • Diabetes mellitus is a disease of the pancreas related to insufficient amounts of insulin production.

  • von Willebrand's disease is caused by a deficiency of von Willebrand's factor (vWF), one of the elements that allow blood to form clots.

  • Cataracts are opacities within the lens of the eye that affect vision.

  • Hyperadrenocorticism is a disorder affecting the adrenal glands. When overactive, the adrenal glands secrete excessive cortisol, resulting in illness.

  • Glaucoma is a painful and serious condition that causes pressure within the eye to increase. It can lead to blindness if not treated early.

  • Intervertebral Disk Disease is a disorder that affects the spinal disks resulting in pain, difficulty walking and possibly paralysis.

  • Degenerative myelopathy is a progressive degenerative disease of the spinal cord that slowly results in weakness and eventually inability to use the rear legs.

  • Insulinoma is a malignant tumor of the pancreas that secretes excessive amounts of insulin leading to hypoglycemia.

    Poodles are also prone to hair loss, ear infections, bladder stones, allergies, cryptorchidism and deafness.


    Life Span

    The life span of the standard poodle is 14 to 16 years.


    We realize that each dog is unique and may display other characteristics. This profile provides generally accepted breed information only.

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