This little girl is named Fifi and her standard poodle Chevalier Pierre of Paris. However, Fifi just calls her Muffy. Muffy is a show dog who is both obedient and graceful. The funny way he is trimmed makes people think that he is smiling all the time.
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| "French poodles come in black, white and grey." |
Origin - There is little doubt but that the poodle of today finds its origin in the old "water-dog" of France, where it was not only used for retrieving wounded water-fowl, bu for swimming-contests, when the hind parts were clipped or shaven in order to give freer action to the legs.
Uses - A very bright, intelligent companion, and a good retriever.
General Appearance - Strong, active, intelligent, bobby in build, and perfectly coated with close curls or long "cords."
Head - Long; skull large, wide between the eyes, slight peak; parts over eyes well arched; the whole covered with curls or cords.
Muzzle - long (not snipy), slightly tapering, not too deep; stop well defined. Teeth level and strong; black roof of mouth is preferable.
Eyes - medium size, dark, bright, and set at right angles with the line of face.
Nose - large, perfectly black; wide-open nostrils.
Ears - very long, close to cheek, low set, and well covered wit ringlets or curls.
Neck - Very strong, admitting had to be carried high
Chest - Fairly deep, but not too wide, well covered with muscles
Legs - Fore legs perfectly straight, and not so long at to be leggy; hind legs muscular, well bent, with hocks low down
Feet - Strong, slightly spread, standing well on toes; nails black; pads large and hard
Back - Fair length; well-ribbed-up body; loins strong and muscular
Tail - Carried at angle of 45 degrees, with long ringlets or cords. Preferable length 3 to 5 inches
Coat - If corded, cords should be thick and strong, hanging in long ropy cords. If curly, the curls close, thick, and of silky texture
Weight - From 40 to 60 pounds
Colors - Only three colors are admitted, black, white, and red, and they should be without mixture
COMMENTS.
Of the size varieties, Standard Poodles are the most highly recommended
for families with children. Because of the haircuts popular in the show
ring and their history of being dogs of the middle and upper classes for
so long, the Standard Poodle has been stereotyped as an effete and
frou-frou dog. Presuming that stereotype is true where children and
teenagers are concerned is a grave mistake, because the truth is that a
Standard Poodle will rejoice at the opportunity to bounce around, even
roughhouse in the dirt.
They have a merry, kindly demeanor and they adore playing games that
spark their interest in physical and social stimulation. For example,
with school age children and teenagers they will be absolutely delighted
at the prospect of playing hide and seek. The Standard would be very
happy playing baseball or tennis with kids and teenagers, because that
means catching wayward balls in their mouths. They would be happy to run
alongside a teenager on a skateboard in autumn, to slide down the hill
on a sled in winter with younger children, or to jump in the swimming
pool in summertime to chase after diving rings or to splash with the
kids so long as they have been taught how to use the stairs to get out
and water safety skills for dogs. Read more . . .
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