What is the most stunning poodle color you've ever seen?

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marepalmer

Discussion Starter · Oct 17, 2008

I used to be captivated by silver. But, I must say that "ice white" is absolutely stunning?

Also, what's the difference between snow white and ice white?

At any rate, I think I gotta have that ice white.

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rmillstein

· #2 · Oct 17, 2008

Gack, I think I love them all! I think I'm poodle crazy! But I tend a *bit* towards the browns and reds (and shades thereof) -- I think just because they are less common.

But I know what you mean about the really white-white poodles. They are amazing.

Pamela

· #3 · Oct 17, 2008

All the colors are so beautiful but I am partial to red for some reason. lol

Sam I Am

· #4 · Oct 17, 2008

Maybe boring, Maybe I'm partial, but I always lean towards jet black. I love Sam's coat especially in the winter when it doesn't have any fading. A few months ago the groomer had some sort of malfunction (LOL) and shaved him TOTALLY down, it was horrible. But something good came out of it, all of the summer fading was cut off at once, he has grown almost all the way out except his topknot is a still little short, and he is shiny, jet black! Beautiful!

mercymoon

· #5 · Oct 17, 2008

I'm also very captivated by red poodles and also silver.

Purple Poodle

· #6 · Oct 17, 2008

I LOVE Cafe Au Lait

solid and Parti. Next would have to be solid Silver then Parti Apricot. I also like the look of the Phantoms. I would love love love to have a tri color

rmillstein

· #7 · Oct 17, 2008

Sam I Am said:
Maybe boring, Maybe I'm partial, but I always lean towards jet black.

I know what you mean about the jet blacks! I really like them, too. As I said above, I really do just like them all!

ChickyChat

· #8 · Oct 18, 2008

I can't choose... every one I see has a special quality.

marepalmer

Discussion Starter · #9 · Oct 18, 2008

I do agree with you guys, there all are beautiful. I saw a pic of a blue poodle today. He was beautiful and so are the jet blacks. It's amazing the depth of coat colors poodles have.

SECRETO

· #10 · Oct 20, 2008

marepalmer said:
I used to be captivated by silver. But, I must say that "ice white" is absolutely stunning? Also, what's the difference between snow white and ice white?

At any rate, I think I gotta have that ice white.

There actually is no such thing as Ice White or Snow white. Thats just people trying to describe the color. Its either white or creme. When you see the show Poodles on TV (dog shows) they are white and jet black like that because they dye or chalk the coat. Usually a black show coat is dyed prior to the show so its jet jet black. In AKC they do tons of things you wouldn't believe. (extentions, dyeing hair, blackening the nose in, etc) UKC doesn't allow the hairspray, chalking, coat shine, etc. However its still done....just not at the show.

CurlyDog

· #11 · Oct 20, 2008

I want to know what those show dogs look like in between shows. Do they go around with their hair all bound up? Max looks great for about a day, then back to looking like a ragamuffin. I'm new to poodles so I don't know if it is that he still has the puppy coat, or that I didn't dry him quite right? By the time I brush the 4th leg, the first one looks like it hasn't been done!

SECRETO

· #12 · Oct 20, 2008

CurlyDog said:
I want to know what those show dogs look like in between shows. Do they go around with their hair all bound up? Max looks great for about a day, then back to looking like a ragamuffin. I'm new to poodles so I don't know if it is that he still has the puppy coat, or that I didn't dry him quite right? By the time I brush the 4th leg, the first one looks like it hasn't been done!

This is the between show look. lol I actually think its just adorable but Im a show dog lover. :in-love:

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CurlyDog

· #13 · Oct 20, 2008

Is is kinda like being in curlers your whole life except for the occasional outing?

SECRETO

· #14 · Oct 21, 2008

CurlyDog said:
Is is kinda like being in curlers your whole life except for the occasional outing?

lol...well luckily they give up the show cuts after there career is over. Usually thats by 5 yrs.

Still thats a great way to look at it.

ChickyChat

· #15 · Oct 21, 2008

We once died our little white toy poodles red and green for christmas. That was stunning... oops. i mean, people were stunned!

Sam I Am

· #16 · Oct 21, 2008

That's why I don't have a white poodle. I would be so tempted to do that. No, I would do that for every holiday/season. My husband would die of embarrassment! I think they look so cute decked out for xmas or the 4th or St. Patty's! LOL!

Purple Poodle

· #17 · Oct 21, 2008

SECRETO said:
There actually is no such thing as Ice White or Snow white. Thats just people trying to describe the color. Its either white or creme. When you see the show Poodles on TV (dog shows) they are white and jet black like that because they dye or chalk the coat. Usually a black show coat is dyed prior to the show so its jet jet black. In AKC they do tons of things you wouldn't believe. (extentions, dyeing hair, blackening the nose in, etc) UKC doesn't allow the hairspray, chalking, coat shine, etc. However its still done....just not at the show.

Well your sort of right in that whites are white but depending on their pigment some can look whiter then others. For example:

Darker whites
http://caninity.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/pr04835805.jpg
http://www.blairadamboarding.com/assets/images/Poodle.jpg
http://www.standardpoodles.org/standardpoodlebreeders/grandeur/grandeur.jpg

Medium whites
http://koti.phnet.fi/martinas/pics/esperanza.jpg
http://www.monamipoodles.com/phoebe2.jpg
http://www.shimmerring.com/gloria/gloria-pca.jpg

Light whites
http://www.whisperwindstandardpoodles.com/images/skylar01.jpg
http://www.ridgewoodpoodles.com/Vincent NewnanKC.jpg
http://www.pets4you.com/pages/images/marquis7_2007.jpg
http://mysticalpoodles.com/gallery/43-standards.jpg

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SECRETO

· #18 · Oct 21, 2008

Purple Poodle said:
Well your sort of right in that whites are white but depending on their pigment some can look whiter then others. For example:

Darker whites
http://caninity.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/pr04835805.jpg
http://www.blairadamboarding.com/assets/images/Poodle.jpg
http://www.standardpoodles.org/standardpoodlebreeders/grandeur/grandeur.jpg

Medium whites
http://koti.phnet.fi/martinas/pics/esperanza.jpg
http://www.monamipoodles.com/phoebe2.jpg
http://www.shimmerring.com/gloria/gloria-pca.jpg

Light whites
http://www.whisperwindstandardpoodles.com/images/skylar01.jpg
http://www.ridgewoodpoodles.com/Vincent NewnanKC.jpg
http://www.pets4you.com/pages/images/marquis7_2007.jpg
http://mysticalpoodles.com/gallery/43-standards.jpg

Yes, some dogs pigments are different then other's but that doesn't mean they are anyless a white or creme. I was refering to the actual coat color not skin pigment. Don't take that wrong....Im not trying to sound rude. lol

You know your stuff around hear which is great. I looked at a show potential pup on Sunday and the lady was calling it a Champaign. OMG! It was a creme...lol I didn't even bother correcting her at that point. I also turned down her pup and she was shocked. She said she was so picky and her pups where beautiful. Well not good enough for me.

Thats whats awefull about getting into showing dogs in conformation. You pick apart every dog you see. I was never like this before showing dogs. Now when I see a dog Im like aww, its toed out, bad top line, bad bite, bad head, color is incorrect, etc. Its sad but you can't help it. Im lucky none of my dogs have turned out bad....so lucky.

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Purple Poodle

· #19 · Oct 21, 2008

SECRETO said:
Yes, some dogs pigments are different then other's but that doesn't mean they are anyless a white or creme. I was refering to the actual coat color not skin pigment. Don't take that wrong....Im not trying to sound rude. lol

You know your stuff around hear which is great. I looked at a show potential pup on Sunday and the lady was calling it a Champaign. OMG! It was a creme...lol I didn't even bother correcting her at that point. I also turned down her pup and she was shocked. She said she was so picky and her pups where beautiful. Well not good enough for me.

Thats whats awefull about getting into showing dogs in conformation. You pick apart every dog you see. I was never like this before showing dogs. Now when I see a dog Im like aww, its toed out, bad top line, bad bite, bad head, color is incorrect, etc. Its sad but you can't help it. Im lucky none of my dogs have turned out bad....so lucky.

Right, like I said whites are white just some are more intense then others. People/breeders like to label colors so buyers will think they are getting something special :shot:

Haha I annoy my mom when I start commenting on how un-show worthy someones dog is! She has even started do it! Once you see what makes a great dog its easy to pick apart others!

Blue Fox

· #20 · Oct 22, 2008

Of the solid colours I love silver and now blue as that's what we expect our boy to be. If I could I would have a silver & black phantom standard, but they are as rare as unicorns here in Oz.

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