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Breed Standard
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.
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.