Supernova nucleosynthesis. Supernova nucleosynthesis is a theory of the production of many different chemical elements in supernova explosions, first advanced by Fred Hoyle in 1954. The nucleosynthesis, or fusion of lighter elements into heavier ones, occurs during explosive oxygen burning and silicon burning processes. Those fusion reactions create the elements silicon, sulfur, chlorine, argon, sodium, potassium, calcium, scandium, titanium and iron peak elements: vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, and nickel.
While the AKC requires poodles competing in the standard class to be over 15 inches at the shoulder, most average around 22 to 26 inches. Dogs marketed as royal or giant run from 25 to 31 inches tall at the shoulder. While some breeders charge a premium for larger dogs, they are registered with the AKC as a standard poodle. There is no advantage to their size in the show ring.
The poodle is an exceptionally intelligent breed of dog. These brains make the poodle especially skilled with training, from basic obedience to special tricks. There are three sizes of poodle: toy, miniature, and standard. The toy poodle stands less than ten inches high at the shoulders. The miniature poodle is slightly larger, and grows to a height of 15 inches at the shoulders. The standard poodle is the largest of those, and is the one size of the breed that stands larger than 15 inches. Any size poodle should have dark eyes, ears that hang alongside the face, and a long and fine muzzle.