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THE NEW BOOK OF THE DOG. 



at a ripe old age, but a great many of the 

 best-known Poodles of the present day 

 claim relationship to him. One of his 

 most famous descendants was Ch. The 

 Joker, also black corded, who was very 

 successful at exhibitions, and died only 

 recently. Another very handsome dog was 

 Ch. Vladimir, again a black corded, belong- 

 ing to Miss Houlgrave. 



Since 1905 the curly Poodles have very 

 much improved, and the best specimens 

 of the breed are now to be found in their 

 ranks. Ch. Orchard Admiral, the property 

 of Mrs. Crouch, a son of Ch. The Joker and 

 Lady Godiva, is probably the best specimen 

 living; one of his litter brothers, Orchard 

 Minstrel, emigrated to the United States, 

 and has earned his title as Champion in 

 that country. White Poodles, of which 

 Mrs. Crouch's Orchard White Boy is a 

 notable specimen, ought to be more widely 

 kept than they are, but it must be admitted 

 that the task of keeping a full-sized white 

 Poodle's coat clean in a town is no light one. 

 Toy white Poodles, consequently, are 

 very popular. The toy variety should not 

 exceed fifteen inches in height at the shoulder, 

 and in all respects should be a miniature 

 of the full-sized dog, with the same points. 



Points of the Perfect Poodle. 



1. General Appearance. — That of a very 

 active, intelligent, and elegant-looking dog, well 

 built, and carrying himself very proudly. 



2. Head. — Long, straight, and fine, the skull 

 not broad, with a slight peak at the back. 



3. Muzzle. — Long (but not snipy) and strong 

 — not full in cheek ; teeth white, strong, and level ; 

 gums black, lips black and not showing lippincss. 



4. Eyes. — Almond shaped, very dark, full of 

 fire and intelligence. 



5. Nose. — Black and sharp. 



6. Ears. — The leather long and wide, low 

 set on, hanging close to the face. 



7. Neck. — Well proportioned and strong, to 

 admit of the head being carried high and with 

 dignity. 



8. Shoulders. — Strong and muscular, sloping 

 well to the back. 



9. Chest. — Deep and moderately wide. 



10. Back. — Short, strong, and slightly hol- 

 lowed, the loins broad and muscular, the ribs 

 well sprung and braced up. 



11. Feet. — Rather small, and of good shape, 

 the toes well arched, pads thick and hard. 



12. Legs. — Fore legs set straight from shoulder, 

 with plenty of bone and muscle. Hind legs 

 very muscular and well bent, with the hocks 

 well let down. 



13. Tail. — Set on rather high, well carried, 

 never curled or carried over back. 



14. 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. 



15. Colours. — All black, all white, all red, 

 all blue. 



The White Poodle should have dark eyes, 

 black or very dark liver nose, lips, and toe-nails. 

 The Red Poodle should have dark amber eyes, 

 dark liver nose, lips, and toe-nails. 



The Blue Poodle should be of even colour, and 

 have dark eyes, lips, and toe-nails. 



All the other points of White, Red, and Blue 

 Poodles should be the same as the perfect Black 

 Poodle. 



N.B. — It is strongly recommended that only 

 one-third of the body be clipped or shaved, and 

 that the hair on the forehead be left on. 

 Value of Points. 

 General appearance and movement . 1 5 



Head and ears Li 



Eyes and expression 10 



Neck and shoulders 10 



Shape of body, loin, back, and car- 

 riage of stern 1 5 



Legs and feet i° 



Coat, colour and texture of coat . 15 

 Bone, muscle, and condition . . 10 



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MISS M. Y. NEWALL'S TEAM OF BLACK POODLES. 



