GENERAL APPEARANCE--That of a very active, intelligent, and elegant-looking dog, well built, and carrying himself very proudly.

HEAD--Long, straight, and fine, the skull not broad, with a slight peak at the back.

NOSE--Black and sharp.

EARS--The leather long and wide, low set on, hanging close to the face.

NECK--Well proportioned and strong, to admit of the head being carried high and with dignity.

SHOULDERS--Strong and muscular, sloping well to the back.

CHEST--Deep and moderately wide.

BACK--Short, strong, and slightly hollowed, the loins broad and muscular, the ribs well sprung and braced up.

FEET--Rather small, and of good shape, the toes well arched, pads thick and hard.

LEGS--Fore-legs set straight from shoulder, with plenty of bone and muscle. Hind-legs very muscular and well bent, with the hocks well let down.

TAIL--Set on rather high, well carried, never curled or carried over back.

COLOURS--All black, all white, all red, all blue.

THE WHITE POODLE should have dark eyes, black or very dark liver nose, lips, and toe-nails.

THE RED POODLE should have dark amber eyes, dark liver nose, lips, and toe-nails.

THE BLUE POODLE should be of even colour, and have dark eyes, lips, and toe-nails. All the other points of White, Red, and Blue poodles should be the same as the perfect Black Poodle. N.B.--It is strongly recommended that only one-third of the body be clipped or shaved, and that the hair on the forehead be left on.

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