Poodle
Toy: 2-3kg; Miniature: 4-7kg; Standard: 20-32kg
Toy: under 28cm; Miniature: 28-35cm; Standard: over 38cm
12-15 years
Germany / France
About the Poodle
The Poodle is an intelligent, elegant breed available in three size varieties (Toy, Miniature, Standard). Originally bred as a water retriever, the Poodle is highly trainable and makes an excellent companion. Their low-shedding curly coat requires regular professional grooming. Poodles are commonly used in crossbreeding (Cavoodle, Groodle, Labradoodle, Spoodle) due to their intelligence and coat type.
In Australia
Late 19th century
Bred For
Water retriever; companion
Temperament
Intelligent, active, alert, trainable, eager to please
Health Conditions Reported in the Breed
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Exercise Needs
Moderate to high — daily exercise with mental stimulation
Grooming Needs
High — professional grooming every 4-6 weeks; daily brushing
Living Suitability
Adaptable — Toy suits apartment living; Standard needs more space
Good with Kids
Yes — especially Standard and Miniature varieties
Good with Other Pets
Yes — generally good with other animals
Trainability
Very High — one of the most intelligent breeds
Coat & Colours
Curly, dense single coat (low shedding). Black, white, brown, apricot, red, silver, blue, cream
Exercise needs vary by age, fitness, health, weather and individual temperament. Consult your veterinarian for an exercise plan appropriate for your dog.
Things to Consider
Every breed has its quirks — here's what to know
High grooming requirements; prone to ear infections due to curly ear hair; Standard variety prone to bloat
Feeding Guide for Your Poodle
Healthy Weight
Varies by variety — see weightRange
Daily Feeding Amount (general starting estimate)
Varies by size variety — see feeding calculator
Portion size varies significantly by variety (Toy, Miniature, Standard). Use the size-appropriate daily feeding amount based on weight and activity level.
Feeding quantities are general starting estimates only. Individual needs vary with body condition, weight trends, age, health and activity. Ingredient percentages alone do not guarantee complete and balanced nutrition — consult a veterinarian for individualised dietary guidance.
Ingredient percentages alone do not guarantee complete and balanced nutrition. Seek veterinary or qualified canine nutrition guidance for individualised dietary advice. Raw feeding, specific proteins or fresh foods should not be presented as preventing, treating or managing breed health conditions without veterinary diagnosis and supervision.
Majestik's Recommended Feeding Approach
Breed Diet Notes
Balanced fresh food diet appropriate to life stage and size variety
Balanced raw diet with appropriate bone, offal and muscle meat ratios for the size variety
These are general breed-level notes only. The appropriate food and serving amount depend on the individual dog's age, health, body condition, activity and tolerance.
Majestik Recommendation
Majestik BARF meals follow our practical 70/10/10/10 approach: approximately 70% quality meat and protein ingredients, 10% edible bone, 10% vegetables and 10% offal. This gives customers a convenient fresh-food option without needing to source and portion every ingredient themselves.
Our Beef, Lamb and Roo BARF meals provide convenient fresh-food options, with suitable proteins chosen or rotated according to the individual dog.
Suitable for different needs
- Healthy adult: Majestik adult Beef, Lamb or Roo BARF meal.
- Puppy: Majestik Premium Puppy.
- Senior: Majestik Senior Blend.
- Working or highly active dog: Suitable Majestik adult meal with quantity adjusted to workload and body condition.
- Protein trial: One Majestik protein at a time.
This is a practical starting recommendation for healthy dogs. Individual needs vary with age, health, body condition and activity.
Poodle Feeding Calculator
Personalised raw and cooked feeding recommendations based on your dog's profile
Ideal — Ribs palpable without excess fat. Visible waist. Abdominal tuck present.
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Why Majestik?
Fresh, raw pet food made with integrity in South Australia
Australian Made
Made in Two Wells, South Australia
Freshly Prepared
Real meat, organs, bone & wholefood ingredients
No Fillers
No cheap fillers or artificial preservatives
Family Owned
Locally owned and operated
Local Delivery
Delivery across Adelaide & selected areas
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Secure payment via Shopify checkout
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