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Hello from Canada!
I am completely new to poodles and have developed a new appreciation for Standard Poodles (and true Moyen/Kleinpudels) after discovering this beautiful dog's working origins, its "natural" unshaved appearance without a hunting or show clip and its amazing personality and intelligence. This is of course with all respect for the clips, the shows and those who love them!
This is definitely a dog that I would love to own if the opportunity presented itself in the future. For now, I'm enjoying learning more about this dog! It's a surprise interest to me, since the Siberian Husky was always my favourite dog.
I enjoy doing my research, so for future reference I have a question if anyone is willing to humour me and my lack of poodle expertise
I realize there's a variation in facial features and structure within the bounds of proper conformation for any breed, but I love the more solid-boned poodles I've seen, with a face shape that is more blunt/rounded with wider set eyes, as opposed to long/thin face. It's an overall softer, less angular look that I prefer.
Does anyone know what I mean, and are there reputable breeders you recommend for this overall appearance? I hesitate to say "stocky" because I don't believe true standards should be stocky...
Thanks in advance to all you poodle experts out there!
I am completely new to poodles and have developed a new appreciation for Standard Poodles (and true Moyen/Kleinpudels) after discovering this beautiful dog's working origins, its "natural" unshaved appearance without a hunting or show clip and its amazing personality and intelligence. This is of course with all respect for the clips, the shows and those who love them!
This is definitely a dog that I would love to own if the opportunity presented itself in the future. For now, I'm enjoying learning more about this dog! It's a surprise interest to me, since the Siberian Husky was always my favourite dog.
I enjoy doing my research, so for future reference I have a question if anyone is willing to humour me and my lack of poodle expertise
I realize there's a variation in facial features and structure within the bounds of proper conformation for any breed, but I love the more solid-boned poodles I've seen, with a face shape that is more blunt/rounded with wider set eyes, as opposed to long/thin face. It's an overall softer, less angular look that I prefer.
Does anyone know what I mean, and are there reputable breeders you recommend for this overall appearance? I hesitate to say "stocky" because I don't believe true standards should be stocky...
Thanks in advance to all you poodle experts out there!