Leg hair may be slightly longer. Clear colors are preferred but natural variations in the shading of the coat are not to be considered a fault. Apricot Standard Poodles may have this combination of eye, pigment and nail color as well but it is not desirable. Over 15 inches, measured at the withers. When trotting, the gait is effortless, smooth, powerful and well coordinated, showing good reach in front and drive behind.
Action is light and springy with head and tail carried up.
Poor movement should be penalized to the degree that it reduces the Standard Poodle's ability to perform the tasks it was bred to do. Viciousness or extreme shyness. 15 inches or under in height.