The poodle comes in three different varieties; standard, miniature and toy; however, the only difference is the size.    The standard or largest size is thought to be the original Poodle.  The standard poodle, classified in the nonsporting-dog group, stands over 15 inches in height.  A miniature poodle is 10-15 inches in height and the toy poodle, which is classified as a toy dog, stands up to 10 inches in height at the shoulder and weighs around 10 pounds. .   Poodle Traits