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The Current Poodle Breed Standard Part 2
from:Neck, Topline, & Body: The ideal Poodle has a neck that is "well proportioned, strong and long enough to permit the head to be carried high and with dignity." The topline is "level, with the exception of a slight hollow just behind the shoulder."
The shoulders should be strong and "smoothly muscled," with the shoulder blade "well laid back and approximately the same length as the upper foreleg." (Well laid back means about 45 degrees.) The forelegs should be straight and parallel when viewed from the front. When seen from the side, the elbow should be "directly below the highest point of the shoulder."
The feet are "rather small, oval in shape with toes well arched and cushioned on thick firm pads." They should not turn in or out. The angle of the hindquarters balances that of the forequarters. The hind legs should be "straight and parallel" when viewed from the rear.
The chest should be "deep and moderately wide with well sprung ribs." The loin is short, broad, and muscular. The tail is docked, "set on high and carried up." A tail that is set low, curled, or carried over the back is a major fault.
Gait: The show ring gait (movement) of a Poodle should be "a straightforward trot with light springy action, and strong hindquarters drive."
Coat: The coat can be "Curly of naturally harsh texture, dense throughout," or "Corded: hanging in tight even cords of varying length, longer on mane or body coat, head, and ears; shorter on puffs, bracelets, and pompons."
For showing, a Poodle must appear in one of the following traditional clips: a puppy clip, (for dogs under 12 months of age); the English saddle clip; the continental clip; or the sporting clip (for non competitive classes like veterans or for stud classes).
Colors: Poodles may be of any solid color: apricot, black, blue, brown, cafe au lait, cream, gray, silver, or white, with black and white being the most common. Whatever the color, however, it must be solid. Any parti colored dog, for instance a black dog with white paws or chest, is disqualified from the show ring —although they make charming pets.
Step By Step Instructions For Bathing Your Poodle
1 Only after completing the brushing should you move on to the bath This is so because if the Poodleand#39;s coat is not tangle free, the accumulated dirt will not shampoo out and any mats will be even harder to remove 2 Secure a hose to the bathtub faucet so that ample free flowing water is available at all times 3 Have all your necessary supplies close at hand, for once you have star.....More on Poodle Fabric
Choosing A Reliable Poodle Breeder
So you have decided that you want to buy a Poodle Youand#39;ve made the big decision and you know you love Poodles Now you need to ask yourself the inevitable hard questions 1 Can you afford a Poodle Not including the purchase price (after all, you may get one for nothing), you can expect to spend up to $1,000 a year on food, supplies, and vet bills Professional grooming can raise the price e.....More on Poodle Fabric
The Current Poodle Breed Standard Part 1
The current Poodle breed standard was approved August 14, 1984, and reformatted March 27, 1990, by the Poodle Club of America Again, except for height, the standard is the same for all 3 varieties The breed standard refers to the ideal dog No dog is ideal, however, and many dogs excluded from the show ring for minor faults make excellent pets Size: Here lies the only difference of note am.....More on Poodle Fabric
The Poodle A Brief History Lesson
Poodles found their way to America from England They did so in 1887 Prior to World War I, Poodle popularity reached a peak at American dog shows Originally, Standards and Miniatures in America were shown as a single breed, and Toys were shown as a separate breed prior to World War II The Poodle Club of America, founded in 1931 to govern the standard of perfection for all Poodles, offered .....More on Poodle Fabric
12 Health Problems That Your Poodle May Encounter
1 Cruciate ligament injury is a condition in which diagonally crossed ligaments in the rear leg are injured and must be corrected surgically This condition is especially painful 2 Elbow dysplasia, also known as osteochondrosis, is often found in young growing dogs It is genetic Dogs allowed to exercise in excess are often at risk for this condition 3 Abnormal elbows are graded b.....More on Poodle Fabric
The Current Poodle Breed Standard Part 2
Neck, Topline, and Body: The ideal Poodle has a neck that is "well proportioned, strong and long enough to permit the head to be carried high and with dignity" The topline is "level, with the exception of a slight hollow just behind the shoulder" The shoulders should be strong and "smoothly muscled," with the shoulder blade "well laid back and approximately the same length as the upper forele.....More on Poodle Fabric
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Poodle News
Price not an object for heartbroken dog owner - Calgary Herald
 Canoe.ca | Price not an object for heartbroken dog owner Calgary Herald Tommy, a 19-month-old Shih Tzu-poodle cross, went missing in Toronto on May 24. The dog's owner has spent more than $10000 in search efforts. ... $10Gs spent in hunt for pet |
Oodles of poodles at the fair - Youngstown Vindicator
Oodles of poodles at the fair Youngstown Vindicator Michelle Harrell from Florida and her poodles will be entertaining at the Trumbull County Fair. Michelle Harrell guides one of her poodles through a hoop ... |
Manteca firemen attempt to revive poodle - Manteca Bulletin
Manteca firemen attempt to revive poodle Manteca Bulletin A Sunday night mobile home fire loss was set at $110000 to the home of Robert Hansen where a pet poodle died of smoke inhalation. ... Oil-based stain ignites shed fire |
Dog of the Week - Smokey Joe - Examiner.com
 Examiner.com | Dog of the Week - Smokey Joe Examiner.com This Phantom Poodle lives in Leonardtown, Maryland although his personality is more suited for the big city since he's known for being a pick-pocket. ... |
She and her dog were meant to be together - San Antonio Express
She and her dog were meant to be together San Antonio Express They had recently experienced success training a standard poodle to detect cancer on people's breath and, since the poodle's death, were hoping to train new ... |
How'd that horse get that name, anyway? - Times Herald-Record
How'd that horse get that name, anyway? Times Herald-Record Breeder Steve Jones named the 2-year-old filly off her mare Poodle Party. Poodle Party's mother, Toy Poodle, was one of the fastest fillies, ... |
Poodles found in dead man's home adopted out - Salt Lake Tribune
Poodles found in dead man's home adopted out Salt Lake Tribune The 16 poodles rescued by the Utah Animal Adoption Center after they and 64 others were discovered in the home of a dead Duchesne County ... |