according to my daughters dog magazine standard poodles grow to 38cm+. they come im black, white, cream, silver, grey and red apricot. you don't have to have their fur styled but because poodles don't moult they do need to be trimmed regularly. if not the dog will first become uncomfortable and later sick from the weight of the fur. it will also get very knotted. poodles are tough, intelligent and hardy. they are considered, (by daughters mag), to be the perfect pooch!!