BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY
Etymologically, the French word “caniche” (Poodle) comes from “cane”, the French word for a female duck. In other countries, the name of the breed is associated with splashing around in water. Originally, this dog was used for wildfowling.
It descends from the Barbet of which it has conserved
many characteristics.
In 1743, it was called the “caniche”: the female of the barbet in French.
Thereafter the Barbet and the Caniche (Poodle) were gradually separated.
Breeders worked hard to obtain original subjects of uniform colour. 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.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
Dog of medium proportions, with a characteristic frizzy coat which is either curly or corded. The appearance is that of an intelligent dog, constantly alert and active, harmoniously built, giving an impression of elegance and pride.
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 morethan the height at the withers.
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.
SIZES AND VARIETIES
- Standard Poodles: over 45cm up to 60cm, with a tolerance of +2cm
- Medium Poodles: over 35cm up to 45cm
- Miniature Poodles: over 28cm up to 35cm
- Toy Poodles: over 24cm up to 28cm, with a tolerance of -1cm
| Coat colour | Nose | Lip |
| Black | Black | Black |
| White | Black | Black |
| Brown | Brown | Brown |
| Grigio | Black | Black |
| Fawn | Brown/Black (depending on the intensity of the coat color) | Dark Brown/Black |
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