About the
Miniature
Poodle
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The Miniature Poodle is a medium-sized animal limited to 15” high at the shoulder for
the show ring. Still it’s a sturdy compromise between the Toy and the Standard,
suitable both to apartment life as well as the hardy lifestyle of a family with children.
They are exceptionally smart, active and excel in obedience training
A Poodle should be a member of the family. Prospective owners of Poodles should
be equipped to provide a fenced-in area in which the Poodle can exercise or be
prepared to walk the Poodle regularly on a leash. Poodles permitted to roam are likely
to be stolen or killed. Poodles require regular clipping and grooming; a dexterous
owner can readily learn how to groom his own dog or he can take the Poodle to a
professional grooming shop. Poodles are not finicky eaters (unless made so by
indulgent owners;) they thrive on simple, prepared dog foods.
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Poodle
Websites
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 | | The Poodle Club of America: http://www.poodleclubofamerica.org
| | | Poodle History Project: http://www.poodlehistory.org/
| | | Versatility in Poodles: http://www.vipoodle.org/docs/VIP_poodle.html
| | | Poodle Info: http://www.poodleinfo.no/ | | | |
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Poodle
Publication
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| | Poodle Variety: http://www.poodlevariety.com/
| | | Poodle Review: http://www.hoflin.com/Magazines/Poodle%20Review.html
| | | Poodles in Scandinavia: http://www.poodles-in-scandinavia.com/welcome. | | | htm
| | | Planet Poodle: http://www.planetpoodle.de/index.php
| | | Euro-Pudel: http://www.europudel-spezial.de/ | | | |
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Governing
Body
Websites
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| | American Kennel Club: http://www.akc.org
| | | Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI): http://www.fci.be
| | | Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF): http://www.vmdb.org
| | | Orthopedic Foundation for Animals: http://www.offa.org/ | | | |
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Health
Guarantee
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Breed
Information
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AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Poodle
(http://www.akc.org/breeds/poodle/index.cfm)
The Poodle, though often equated to the beauty with no brains, is exceptionally
smart, active and excels in obedience training. He is also the only breed that comes
in three size varieties. This size choice may be why the Poodle is one of the most
popular breeds according to AKC® Registration Statistics. Poodles can be a variety
of solid colors, including white, black, apricot and gray, but never parti-colored.
A Look Back
The breed originated in Germany as a water retriever. The stylish "Poodle clip" was
designed by hunters to help the dogs move through the water more efficiently. The
patches of hair left on the body are meant to protect vital organs and joints which
are susceptible to cold. The Standard variety is the oldest of the three varieties. The
Miniature variety may have been used for truffle hunting. The Toy Poodle was often
used in performances and circuses.
Right Breed for You?
The Poodle can accommodate nearly any size living quarters. His hypoallergenic
coat may reduce allergic reactions, but requires regular professional grooming. The
Poodle is an active breed and requires daily exercise.
© The American Kennel Club, Inc.
Poodle Breed Standard / Non-Sporting Group / Toy Group
The Standard for the Poodle (Toy variety) is the same as for the Standard and
Miniature varieties except as regards heights.
General Appearance, Carriage and Condition
That of a very active, intelligent and elegant-appearing dog, squarely built, well
proportioned, moving soundly and carrying himself proudly. Properly clipped in the
traditional fashion and carefully groomed, the Poodle has about him an air of
distinction and dignity peculiar to himself.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Size
The Standard Poodle is over 15 inches at the highest point of the shoulders. Any
Poodle which is 15 inches or less in height shall be disqualified from competition as a
Standard Poodle.
Poodle (Miniature) The Miniature Poodle is 15 inches or under at the highest point
of the shoulders, with a minimum height in excess of 10 inches. Any Poodle which is
over 15 inches or is 10 inches or less at the highest point of the shoulders shall be
disqualified from competition as a Miniature Poodle.
The Toy Poodle is 10 inches or under at the highest point of the shoulders. Any
Poodle which is more than 10 inches at the highest point of the shoulders shall be
disqualified from competition as a Toy Poodle.
As long as the Toy Poodle is definitely a Toy Poodle, and the Miniature Poodle a
Miniature Poodle, both in balance and proportion for the Variety, diminutiveness shall
be the deciding factor when all other points are equal.
Proportion - To insure the desirable squarely built appearance, the length of body
measured from the breastbone to the point of the rump approximates the height from
the highest point of the shoulders to the ground.
Poodle (Toy) Substance - Bone and muscle of both forelegs and hindlegs are in
proportion to size of dog.
Head and Expression
(a) Eyes-- very dark, oval in shape and set far enough apart and positioned to
create an alert intelligent expression. Major fault: eyes round, protruding, large or
very light.
(b) Ears-- hanging close to the head, set at or slightly below eye level. The ear
leather is long, wide and thickly feathered; however, the ear fringe should not be of
excessive length.
(c) Skull-- moderately rounded, with a slight but definite stop. Cheekbones and
muscles flat. Length from occiput to stop about the same as length of muzzle.
(d) Muzzle-- long, straight and fine, with slight chiseling under the eyes. Strong
without lippiness. The chin definite enough to preclude snipiness. Major fault: lack of
chin. Teeth-- white, strong and with a scissors bite. Major fault: undershot,
overshot, wry mouth.
Neck, Topline, Body
Neck well proportioned, strong and long enough to permit the head to be carried high
and with dignity. Skin snug at throat. The neck rises from strong, smoothly muscled
shoulders. Major fault: ewe neck.
The topline is level, neither sloping nor roached, from the highest point of the
shoulder blade to the base of the tail, with the exception of a slight hollow just
behind the shoulder.
Body
(a) Chest deep and moderately wide with well sprung ribs. (b) The loin is short,
broad and muscular. (c) Tail straight, set on high and carried up, docked of sufficient
length to insure a balanced outline. Major fault: set low, curled, or carried over the
back.
Forequarters
Strong, smoothly muscled shoulders. The shoulder blade is well laid back and
approximately the same length as the upper foreleg. Major fault: steep shoulder.
(a) Forelegs - Straight and parallel when viewed from the front. When viewed from
the side the elbow is directly below the highest point of the shoulder. The pasterns
are strong. Dewclaws may be removed.
Feet - The feet are rather small, oval in shape with toes well arched and cushioned
on thick firm pads. Nails short but not excessively shortened. The feet turn neither in
nor out. Major fault: paper or splay foot.
Hindquarters
The angulation of the hindquarters balances that of the forequarters.
(a) Hind legs straight and parallel when viewed from the rear. Muscular with width in
the region of the stifles which are well bent; femur and tibia are about equal in
length; hock to heel short and perpendicular to the ground. When standing, the rear
toes are only slightly behind the point of the rump. Major fault: cow-hocks.
Coat
(a) Quality--(1) Curly: of naturally harsh texture, dense throughout. (2) Corded:
hanging in tight even cords of varying length; longer on mane or body coat, head,
and ears; shorter on puffs, bracelets, and pompons.
(b) Clip-- A Poodle under 12 months may be shown in the "Puppy" clip. In all regular
classes, Poodles 12 months or over must be shown in the "English Saddle" or
"Continental" clip. In the Stud Dog and Brood Bitch classes and in a non-competitive
Parade of Champions, Poodles may be shown in the "Sporting" clip. A Poodle shown
in any other type of clip shall be disqualified.
(1) "Puppy"--A Poodle under a year old may be shown in the "Puppy" clip with the
coat long. The face, throat, feet and base of the tail are shaved. The entire shaven
foot is visible. There is a pompon on the end of the tail. In order to give a neat
appearance and a smooth unbroken line, shaping of the coat is permissible. (2)
"English Saddle"--In the "English Saddle" clip the face, throat, feet, forelegs and base
of the tail are shaved, leaving puffs on the forelegs and a pompon on the end of the
tail. The hindquarters are covered with a short blanket of hair except for a curved
shaved area on each flank and two shaved bands on each hindleg. The entire
shaven foot and a portion of the shaven leg above the puff are visible. The rest of
the body is left in full coat but may be shaped in order to insure overall balance. (3)
"Continental"--In the "Continental" clip, the face, throat, feet, and base of the tail are
shaved. The hindquarters are shaved with pompons (optional) on the hips. The legs
are shaved, leaving bracelets on the hindlegs and puffs on the forelegs. There is a
pompon on the end of the tail. The entire shaven foot and a portion of the shaven
foreleg above the puff are visible. The rest of the body is left in full coat but may be
shaped in order to insure overall balance. (4) "Sporting"--In the "Sporting" clip, a
Poodle shall be shown with face, feet, throat, and base of tail shaved, leaving a
scissored cap on the top of the head and a pompon on the end of the tail. The rest of
the body, and legs are clipped or scissored to follow the outline of the dog leaving a
short blanket of coat no longer than one inch in length. The hair on the legs may be
slightly longer than that on the body.
In all clips the hair of the topknot may be left free or held in place by elastic bands.
The hair is only of sufficient length to present a smooth outline. "Topknot" refers only
to hair on the skull, from stop to occiput. This is the only area where elastic bands
may be used.
Color
The coat is an even and solid color at the skin. In blues, grays, silvers, browns,
cafe-au-laits, apricots and creams the coat may show varying shades of the same
color. This is frequently present in the somewhat darker feathering of the ears and
in the tipping of the ruff. While clear colors are definitely preferred, such natural
variation in the shading of the coat is not to be considered a fault. Brown and
cafe-au-lait Poodles have liver-colored noses, eye-rims and lips, dark toenails and
dark amber eyes. Black, blue, gray, silver, cream and white Poodles have black
noses, eye-rims and lips, black or self colored toenails and very dark eyes. In the
apricots while the foregoing coloring is preferred, liver-colored noses, eye-rims and
lips, and amber eyes are permitted but are not desirable. Major fault: color of nose,
lips and eye-rims incomplete, or of wrong color for color of dog.
Parti-colored dogs shall be disqualified. The coat of a parti-colored dog is not an
even solid color at the skin but is of two or more colors.
Gait
A straightforward trot with light springy action and strong hindquarters drive. Head
and tail carried up. Sound effortless movement is essential.
Temperament
Carrying himself proudly, very active, intelligent, the Poodle has about him an air of
distinction and dignity peculiar to himself. Major fault: shyness or sharpness.
Major Faults
Any distinct deviation from the desired characteristics described in the Breed
Standard.
Disqualifications
Size-- A dog over or under the height limits specified shall be disqualified. Clip-- A
dog in any type of clip other than those listed under coat shall be disqualified.
Parti-colors-- The coat of a parti-colored dog is not an even solid color at the skin but
of two or more colors. Parti-colored dogs shall be disqualified.
Value of Points
General appearance, temperament, carriage and condition.......30
Head, expression, ears, eyes and teeth.......20
Body, neck, legs, feet and tail.......20
Gait.......20
Coat, color and texture.......10
Approved August 14, 1984
Reformatted March 27, 1990
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