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| Chase finishing his Championship at Wildwood going Winners Dog & Best of Opposite from the senior puppy class at 10 months of age, on Friday, February 2, 2006. Breeder Jane Arndt (Pannovia Reg. - retired) myself and handler Allison Foley. |
The purpose of dog shows (conformation events) is to evaluate breeding stock. The dog's conformation (overall appearance and structure), an indication of the dog's ability to produce quality puppies, is judged. The Poodle Breed Standard is available from the Canadian Kennel Club. The Standard states that the origin and purpose of the breed is the "world's oldest water retriever, circus performer and truffle hunter. It's a versatile dog that can be all things to all people". The poodle is "a very active, gay, intelligent, smart and elegant-looking dog, squarely built, well proportioned carrying himself proudly. Properly clipped in the traditional fashion and carefully groomed, the Poodle has about him an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to himself." For temperament the standard states, "The Poodle is known for his intelligence, his lively, mischievous sense of humour, and his willingness to please. The Poodle is a people-oriented breed that refuses to be ignored." For details on size, coat quality, clip, coat and skin colour, structure, gait, major faults and disqualifications please refer to the complete Breed Standard.