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Dogs and All about Them
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Robert Leighton
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At
one
time
it
was
suggested
that
cordeds
and
non-cordeds
were
two
distinct
breeds,
but
it
is
now
generally
accepted
that
the
coat
of
every
well-bred
Poodle
will,
if
allowed,
develop
cords.
Curly
Poodles,
on
the
other
hand,
have
advanced
considerably
in
favour.
Their
coats
should
be
kept
regularly
brushed
and
combed
and,
if
washed
occasionally,
they
will
always
be
smart
and
clean,
and
pleasant
companions
in
the
house.
The
four
colours
usually
considered
correct
are
black,
white,
brown,
and
blue.
White
Poodles
are
considered
the
most
intelligent,
and
it
is
certain
that
professional
trainers
of
performing
dogs
prefer
the
white
variety.
The
black
come
next
in
the
order
of
intelligence,
and
easily
surpass
the
brown
and
blue,
which
are
somewhat
lacking
in
true
Poodle
character.
No
strict
lines
are
drawn
as
regards
brown,
and
all
shades
ranging
from
cream
to
dark
brown
are
classed
as
brown.
Mrs.
Robert
Long
a
few
years
ago
startled
her
fellow-enthusiasts
by
exhibiting
some
parti-coloured
specimens;
but
they
were
regarded
as
freaks,
and
did
not
become
popular.
The
points
to
be
looked
for
in
choosing
a
Poodle
are,
that
he
should
be
a
lively,
active
dog,
with
a
long,
fine
head,
a
dark
oval
eye,
with
a
bright
alert
expression,
short
in
the
back,
not
leggy,
but
by
no
means
low
on
the
ground,
with
a
good
loin,
carrying
his
tail
well
up;
the
coat
should
be
profuse,
all
one
colour,
very
curly,
and
rather
wiry
to
the
touch.
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