![]() Skull: Its width is less than half the length of the head. The head must be well chiselled and neither heavy nor excessively fine. Head: Distinguished, rectilinear and in proportion to the body. The height at the withers is practically equal to the height at the croup. The height at the elbow is 5/9 of the height at the withers.īehaviour / temperament: A dog renowned for its loyalty, capable of learning and being trained thus making it a particularly pleasant companion dog. Important proportions: The length of the muzzle is approximately 9/10 of that of the skull. The length of the body (scapulo-ischial) is slightly more than the height at the withers. The appearance is that of an intelligent dog, constantly alert and active, harmoniously built, giving an impression of elegance and pride. General appearance: Dog of medium proportions, with a characteristic frizzy coat which is either curly or corded. The Poodle became very popular as a companion dog because of its friendly, joyful and loyal character and also because of its four sizes and different colours which everyone can choose according to preference. Breeders worked hard to obtain original subjects of uniform colour. Thereafter the Barbet and the Caniche (Poodle) were gradually separated. In 1743, it was called the “caniche”: the female of the barbet in French. ![]() ![]() ![]() It descends from the Barbet of which it has conserved many characteristics. Originally, this dog was used for wildfowling. In other countries, the name of the breed is associated with splashing around in water. (172)īrief historical summary : Etymologically, the French word “caniche” (Poodle) comes from “cane”, the French word for a female duck. Translation : Translator Ian Nicholson /FR Revised by Renée Sporre-Willes, Raymond Triquet and Claude Guintard.ĭate of publication of the official Valid Standard: .įCI-Classification: Group 9 Companion and Toy dogs. ![]()
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