THE POODLE 269 



15 inches, and sometimes weighing as little as 5 Ib. 

 The coat is shaved in fantastic patterns, a general 

 order, as a rule, however, being observed. The 

 muzzle is left bare, with the exception in some cases 

 of a tuft of hair on the lower jaw. Bracelets are 

 left on the legs, a tuft of hair on the end of the 

 stern, while the loins may be quite clear, or have 

 tiny buttons on each side. The head must be clean 

 and long, while the eye should be dark and ex- 

 pressive. 



The points aimed at by the Poodle Club are : 



GENERAL APPEARANCE. That of a very active, 

 intelligent, and elegant-looking dog, well built, and 

 carrying himself very proudly. 



HEAD. Long, straight, and fine, the skull not 

 broad, with a slight peak at the back. 



MUZZLE. Level (but not snipy) and strong not 

 full in cheek, teeth white, strong, and level, gums 

 black, lips black and not showing lippiness. 



EYES. Almond-shaped, very dark, full of fire and 

 intelligence. 



NOSE. Black and sharp. 



EARS. The leather long and wide, low set on, 

 hanging close to the face. 



NECK. Well proportioned and strong, to admit 

 of the head being carried high and with dignity. 



SHOULDERS. Strong and muscular, sloping well 

 to the back. 



CHEST. Deep and moderately wide. 



BACK. Short, strong, and slightly hollowed, the 

 loins broad and muscular, the ribs well sprung and 

 braced up. 



FEET. Rather small and of good shape, the toes 

 well arched, pads thick and hard. 



