Breed Standard
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(Established 1955 in Sydney, Australia)
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Poodle Club of New South Wales Inc.
BREED STANDARD
(Pre 1987 Kennel Club, London)
GENERAL
APPEARANCE:
Refer to Characteristics
CHARACTERISTICS:
That of a very active, intelligent, well-balanced and elegant looking dog with
good temperament, carrying themselves very proudly.
TEMPERAMENT:
Good temperament (Also refer to Characteristics)
HEAD &
SKULL:
Long and fine with slight
peak at the back. The skull not broad and with a moderate stop. Foreface strong
and well chiseled, not falling away under the eyes; bones and muscle flat. Lips
tight fitting. Chin well defined, but not protruding. The whole head must be in
proportion to the size of the dog.
EYES:
Almond shaped, dark, not set too close together, full of fire and intelligence.
EARS:
The leather long and wide, low set on, hanging close to the face.
MOUTH:
Teeth – white, strong, even, with scissor bite. A full set of 42 teeth is
desirable.
NECK:
Well proportioned, of good length and strong to admit of the head being carried
high and with dignity. Skin fitting tightly at the throat.
FOREQUARTERS:
Shoulders – strong and muscular, sloping well to the back, legs set straight
from the shoulders, well muscled.
BODY:
Chest – deep and moderately wide. Ribs – well sprung and rounded. Back – short,
strong slightly hollowed, loins broad and muscular.
HINDQUARTERS:
Thighs well developed, muscular, well-bent stifles, well let down hocks, hind
legs turning neither in nor out.
FEET:
Pasterns strong, tight feet proportionately small, oval in shape, turning
neither in nor out, toes arched, pads thick and hard, well cushioned.
TAIL:
Set on rather high, well
carried at a slight angle away from the body, never curled or carried over the
back, thick at the root.
GAIT/MOVEMENT:
Sound, free movement and light gait are essential.
COAT:
Very profuse and dense of good harsh texture without knots or tangles. All
short hair close, thick and curly. It is strongly recommended that the
traditional lion clip be adhered to.
COLOUR:
All solid colours. White & cream poodles to have black nose, lips and eye rims,
black toenails desirable; brown poodles to have dark amber eyes, dark liver
nose, lips, eye rims and toenails. Apricot poodles to have dark eyes with black
points or deep amber eyes with liver points. Black, silver and blue poodles to
have black nose, lips, eye rims and toenails. Cream, apricot, brown, silver and
blue poodles may show varying shades of the same colour up to 18 months. Clear
colours preferred.
SIZE:
Poodle (Standard) 38cm (15 inches) and over
Poodle (Miniature) Height at shoulder should be under 38 cm (15 ins)
but not under 28 cm (11 ins).
Poodle (Toy) Height at
shoulder should be under 28 cm (11 ins).
FAULTS:
Heavy build, clumsiness Vicious temperament, Coarse head, lippiness, snippy in
foreface, Flesh coloured nose, Light or round or prominent eyes, Bad carriage,
heavy gait, Over or undershot or pincer mouth, Open soft coats with no curl,
Long back, coarse legs and feet, long flat toes, Part-colours, White markings on
black or coloured poodles, Lemon or other markings on white poodles NOTE: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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