670 The Dog Book 



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, and 

 toe-nails. 



The blue poodle should be of even colour, and have dark eyes, lips and 

 toe-nails. 



All 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 be clipped 

 or shaved, and that the hair on the forehead be left on. 



Scale of Points 



General appearance and Shape of body, loin, back 



movement 15 and carriage of tail .. . 15 



Head and ears 15 Legs and feet 10 



Eyes and expression 10 Coat, colour and texture 



of coat 15 



Neck and shoulders 10 Bone muscle and condition 10 



Total 100 



*[In addition to the other colours mentioned we have recently seen a very pretty well-divided- 

 up black and white, which was a very attractive colour. There seems to be no valid reason why 

 colour should be restricted in any way, but each colour should be sound and good of itself, the white 

 clear, the black dense and free from rust; the blue of a good shade and even, and so with the amber 

 and cream. — J. W.] 



