If you’re looking for a large dog that is friendly and intelligent as well as easy to train then you might want to talk to your vet Mattoon, IL about the Standard Poodle. There are several recognized breeds of poodles in the poodle world, which include the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle, Toy Poodle and most recently the Medium Poodle. The Standard Poodle is by far the largest of the poodle breeds. It originated from the hunting retriever and therefore has many hunting features including a sharp scent, keen intellect, and a love for swimming (including the webbed feet). For many years the Standard Poodle was used as a hunting dog until it was later recognized as a companion dog for the wealthy or a circus dog that could perform numerously skilled tricks. It has been revived over the years as a hunting dog and has out shown many of its competitors including the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Visit this website for more details.