[themissingpen]

I'm testing the theory that poodles have the same build as Dobermans under all that fluff.

 

[poodlelove01]

This is my Rocco who passed in October. Although the build may be similar, it is definitely not the same.


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[For Want of Poodle]

Here is my fully shaved Annie. Not a phantom, but shows you the build... it strikes me as more hunting dog/pointer than Dobie.

 

[Raindrops]

They do have very similar faces and some similarities in structure. I do think poodles tend more toward pointers in structure though.

 

[themissingpen]

This is my Rocco who passed in October. Although the build may be similar, it is definitely not the same.


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Gorgeous boy, I'm so sorry for your loss. I assume you also own/have owned poodles since you're here; can I ask how you think Dobies' temperaments are different from poodles'?

 

[themissingpen]

Here is my fully shaved Annie. Not a phantom, but shows you the build... it strikes me as more hunting dog/pointer than Dobie. View attachment 467050

Ah yeah I definitely see your point. It also occurs to me that phantom poodles tend to have a more apricot colored marking on black/red, whereas Dobies tend toward deep red/brown on black/red.

 

[Fenris-wolf]

This is my Rocco who passed in October. Although the build may be similar, it is definitely not the same.


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I am so sorry.

 

[Fenris-wolf]

He is not a phantom, but here is a photo of my Parti Poodle Sisko.

 

[poodlelove01]

I have a mini poodle, but he actually reminds me a lot of Rocco. My dobe was clingy and loved attention, absolutely loved his family and people he knew. He was wary of strangers and a bit aloof with them. I would love another, but the health problems so prevalent, even in genetically tested dogs from reputable breeders scares me. He was only 7 and that was a heartbreak we were not ready for. He was also huge at 100 lbs. such a good and loving boy and so handsome.


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[PeggyTheParti]

Heartbreaking. I'm sorry, Poodlelove.

I've definitely witnessed that aloofness from Dobermans in our classes, but when they decide to be your friend, oh what a wonderful feeling! I met a real lover in line at a local hardware store. I wanted to take him home with me.

 

[StormeeK]

Here is a head shot of my phantom poodle nephew. Sorry I don’t have a full body shot.