Poodle. S. Meyer Clark
and fine, with slight chiseling under the eyes. Strong without lippiness. The chin definite enough to preclude snipiness. Teeth—white, strong and with a scissors bite.
The correct Poodle head has a moderately rounded skull and a long, straight, fine muzzle.
NECK, TOPLINE, BODY
Neck well proportioned, strong and long enough to permit the head to be carried high and with dignity. The neck rises from strong, smoothly muscled shoulders. The topline is level, neither sloping nor roached, with the exception of a slight hollow just behind the shoulder.
Incorrect muzzle; too much chin.
Correct head in profile.
BODY
(a) Chest deep and moderately wide with well sprung ribs.
(b) The loin is short, broad and muscular.
(c) Tail straight, set on high and carried up, docked of sufficient length to insure a balanced outline.
English Saddle clip.
FOREQUARTERS
Strong, smoothly muscled shoulders. The shoulder blade is well laid back. Forelegs straight and parallel when viewed from the front. Dewclaws may be removed.
FEET
The feet are rather small, oval in shape with toes well arched and cushioned on thick firm pads. The feet turn neither in nor out.
HINDQUARTERS
The angulation of the hindquarters balances that of the forequarters. Hind legs straight and parallel when viewed from the rear.
COAT
(a) Quality—(1) Curly: of naturally harsh texture, dense throughout. (2) Corded: hanging in tight even cords of varying length, longer on mane or body coat, head, and ears; shorter on puffs, bracelets, and pompons.
Standard Lion clip without hip pompon.
(b) Clip—A Poodle under 12 months may be shown in the Puppy clip. In all regular classes, Poodles 12 months or over must be shown in the English Saddle or Continental clip. In the Stud Dog and Brood Bitch classes and in a non-competitive Parade of Champions, Poodles may be shown in the Sporting clip. A Poodle shown in any other type of clip shall be disqualified.
(1) Puppy—A Poodle under a year old may be shown in the Puppy clip with the coat long. The face, throat, feet and base of the tail are shaved. There is a pompon on the end of the tail.
The Poodle has strong teeth in a scissors bite.
(2) English Saddle—In the English Saddle clip the face, throat, feet, forelegs and base of the tail are shaved, leaving puffs on the forelegs and a pompon on the end of the tail. The hindquarters are covered with a short blanket of hair except for a curved shaved area on each flank and two shaved bands on each hindleg. (3) Continental—In the Continental clip, the face, throat, feet, and base of the tail are shaved. The hindquarters are shaved with pompons (optional) on the hips. The legs are shaved, leaving bracelets on the hindlegs and puffs on the forelegs. There is a pompon on the end of the tail. (4) Sporting—In the Sporting clip, a Poodle shall be shown with face, feet, throat and base of tail shaved, leaving a scissored cap on the top of the head and a pompon on the end of the tail. The rest of the body, and legs are clipped or scissored to follow the outline of the dog.
Correct angulation of rear.
Incorrect rear; stifle straight.
Puppy clip.
Puppy clip showing the body outline.
The Lion clip is the clip of choice in the UK, where dogs are judged against the breed standard of The Kennel Club.
Incorrect foot.
Correct foot.
In all clips the hair of the topknot may be left free or held in place by elastic bands.
COLOR
The coat is an even and solid color at the skin. In blues, grays, silvers, browns, café-au-laits, apricots and creams, the coat may show varying shades of the same color. Brown and café-au-lait Poodles have liver-colored noses, eye-rims and lips, dark toenails and dark amber eyes. Black, blue, gray, silver, cream and white Poodles have black noses, eye-rims and lips, black or self colored toenails and very dark eyes. In the apricots, while the foregoing coloring is preferred, liver-colored noses, eye-rims and lips, and amber eyes are permitted but are not desirable.
GAIT
A straightforward trot with light springy action and strong hindquarters drive. Head and tail carried up. Sound effortless movement is essential.
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