* Kingdom: Animalia (Animals)
* Phylum: Chordata (Chordates)
* Class: Mammalia (Mammals)
* Order: Carnivora (Carnivores)
* Family: Canidae (Canids)
* Genus: Canis (Dogs)
* Species: Canis lupus familiaris (Domestic dog)
Important Note: Poodles are a breed of dog, not a separate species. All dog breeds fall under the species *Canis lupus familiaris*.