270 THE POODLE 



LEGS. Fore set straight from shoulder, with 

 plenty of bone and muscle. Hindlegs very muscular 



and well bent, with the hocks well let down. 







TAIL. Set rather high, well carried, never curled 

 or carried over back. 



COAT. Very profuse and of good hard texture ; 

 if corded hanging in tight, even cords ; if non- 

 corded, very thick and strong, of even length, the 

 curls close and thick, without knots or cords. 



COLOURS. All black, all white, all red, all blue. 



THE WHITE POODLE should have dark eyes, black 

 or very dark liver nose, lips, and toenails. 



THE RED POODLE should have dark amber eyes, 

 dark liver nose, lips, and toenails. 



THE BLUE POODLE should be of an even colour, 

 and have dark eyes, lips, and toenails. 



All the other points of White, Red, and Blue 

 Poodles should be the same as the perfect Black 

 Poodle. 



It is strongly recommended that only one-third 

 of the body should be clipped or shaved, and that 

 the hair on the forehead be left on. 



