The Poodle 669 



in the list given in the standard published by the Poodle Club of England 

 nor in that of the Curly Poodle Club, which makes a few changes from the 

 standard of the club which fosters both curly and corded. 



In America we have had few specimens of the corded poodle, but the 

 small toy poodle is one that has many friends. Most of these small speci- 

 mens are shown in natural coat but of late many are being exhibited clipped 

 in the fashion of the larger dogs. These small poodles are frequently seen 

 in paintings of fashionable ladies of a century ago and earlier, as is shown 

 in the exquisite likeness of Mrs. Fitzherbert, wife of George IV. Many 

 are seen with the longer flossy coat of the Maltese dog, which emphasises 

 the close affinity between the breeds. 



Descriptive Particulars 



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. — Long (but not snipy) and strong, not full in the cheek; teeth 

 white, strong and level; gums black; not showing lippyness. 



Eyes. — ^Almond shaped, very dark, full of fire and intelligence. 



Nose. — Black and sharp. 



Ears. — ^The leather long and wide, set on low, 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 and strong, and slightly hollowed, the loins broad and 

 muscular, the ribs well sprung and braced up. 



Peet. — Rather small and of good shape, the toes well arched, pads 

 thick and hard. 



Legs. — Forelegs set straight from the shoulders, with plenty of bone 

 and muscle; hind legs very muscular and well bent, with the hocks well 

 let down. 



Tail. — Set on rather high and well carried; never curled over the back. 



Coat. — ^Very profuse and of good hard texture; if corded, hanging in 

 tight, even curls; if non-corded, very thick and strong, of even length, the 

 curls close and thick, without knots or cords. 



