General appearance:
* Elegant and graceful: Poodles are known for their elegant and refined appearance.
* Proportioned body: Their bodies are well-proportioned, with a square build.
* Long, curly coat: Their most distinctive feature is their long, dense, curly coat. The coat can be clipped into various styles, but it's always curly.
* Hypoallergenic: Poodles are considered hypoallergenic because they don't shed much.
Specific details:
* Head: The head is long and narrow, with a well-defined stop (the indentation between the eyes).
* Ears: Long, pendant ears that hang close to the head.
* Eyes: Dark, almond-shaped eyes that are expressive and intelligent.
* Tail: Usually docked (shortened), but can be left natural.
* Colors: Poodles come in a variety of colors, including:
* White
* Black
* Brown (liver)
* Apricot
* Cream
* Silver
Size:
* Standard: The largest size, typically weighing 45-70 pounds.
* Miniature: Weighing 15-17 pounds.
* Toy: The smallest size, weighing 6-9 pounds.
Note: The coat can be clipped in a variety of styles, from the traditional "continental" to the "puppy cut" and many others.