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A Labradoodle
is a cross between a purebred Poodle and a purebred Labrador Retriever. There are three different
size groups from which the Poodle may be: Toy, Miniature or Standard. Read below for breed profiles on both of these wonderful breeds.
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Poodle Toy Height: Less than 10 inches Group: Gun Dog Weight: 7lbs
(or less) to 14lbs Coat: Curly, Harsh and Dense Color: All solid
colors are acceptable Description: Head: Moderately rounded.
Eyes: Dark, oval, set apart. Ears: Hang close to head, at or below eye level. Muzzle: Medium size and well proportioned to
head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Strong, well proportioned. Topline: Level.
Chest: Square, deep, moderately wide, deep. Body: Square and muscular. Legs: Straight and muscular. Feet: Small, oval, well
arched toes, thick firm pads. Tail: Docked, set on high. Movement: Swift and very agile, with flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable. *The Toy Poodle is
being bred down in size to produce and even smaller poodle referred to as the “Teacup” poodle which has become
very popular in recent years. Poodle Miniature Height: 10 to 15 inches Group: Gun Dog Weight: 15 to 30 pounds Coat: Curly, Harsh and Dense Color:
All solid colors are acceptable Description:
Head: Moderately rounded. Eyes: Dark, oval, set apart. Ears: Hang close to head, at or below eye level. Muzzle: Medium
size and well proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Strong,
well proportioned. Topline: Level. Chest: Square, deep, moderately wide. Body: Square and muscular. Legs: Straight and muscular.
Feet: Small, oval, well arched toes, thick firm pads. Tail: Docked, set on high. Movement: Swift and very agile, with flowing
gait. Temperament: high-spirited, yet very lovable. Poodle Standard Height: 15 inches or more Group: Gun Dog Weight: 45 to 70
pounds Coat: Curly, Harsh and Dense Color: All solid colors are
acceptable Description: Head: Moderately rounded. Eyes: Dark, oval, set apart. Ears: Hang
close to head, at or below eye level. Muzzle: Medium size and well proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according
to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Strong, well proportioned. Topline: Level. Chest: Square, deep, moderately wide. Body:
Square and muscular. Legs: Straight and muscular. Feet: Small, oval, well arched toes, thick firm pads. Tail: Docked, set
on high. Movement: Swift and very agile, with flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable. Source: Continental Kennel Club
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Labrador Retriever Breed Profile
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Height: 21
to 24 inches Group: Retriever Weight: 55 to 75 pounds Coat: Fairly short, hard and thick. Not wavy. Thick and water resistant undercoat. Color: Black, Yellow, Liver or Chocolate Description: Head: Skull
is wide. Eyes: Medium size; brown, yellow, or black in color. Ears: Hang close to head. Muzzle: Medium and tapering to a point.
Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Medium length, powerful. Topline: Level. Chest:
Good width and depth. Body: Strong, deep and wide. Legs: Straight, medium length, good bone and muscle. Feet: Compact, toes
well arched. Tail: Fairly short and rounded, thick at base, tapering towards tip, should not curl over back. Movement: Good
reach, with well balanced movement. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
Source: American Canine Assocation, Inc.
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