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CORDED POODLE

SMART AND FRIENDLY, THIS DOG IS WRAPPED IN EASY-CARE DREADLOCKS

Muzzle has
Height range Like other poodles, this is a friendly, straight bridge Black, corded
9–24 in (24–60 cm) intelligent, and level-headed dog that makes coat
Weight range a good guard or companion. Corded Poodles
46–71 lb (21–32 kg)
have been bred from separate lines of the
Life span 10–13 years well-known Standard Poodle (see p.231) for
Origin France many years but are not yet recognized as
a breed in their own right. Their look
was popular in the 19th century but
today is rarely seen—even in France.
Other colors This kind of cording is more often
found on herding breeds, offering
protection against both weather
almond-shaped
Any color and predators. Most poodle coats Long, elegant, Oblique,
will cord with a little encouragement, narrow head eyes
and once the cords have formed, are
fairly easy to look after.
Ears covered
with many cords

Level back

Fine, dense,
corded, white
coat

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