Poodle Eye Shape and Eye Colour,An Illustrated Discussion of the Australian Poodle Breed Standard
Poodle Eye Shape and Eye Colour,An Illustrated Discussion of the Australian Poodle Breed Standard, the Poodle Eyes - Colour and Shape

4th Edition 2023 by G J Ross.
Copyright © 2001-, G J Ross and J K McMahon
Poodle Eye Shape and Eye Colour,An Illustrated Discussion of the Australian Poodle Breed Standard

 

BREED STANDARD
 EYES
Almond shaped 1, dark 2, not set too close together, full of fire and intelligence 3.


Discussion Notes:

1. The term "almond shaped" (as illustrated in Figure A) indicates that the eyes should appear neither round (as illustrated in Figure B) nor as narrow slits (as illustrated in Figure C). A round eye generally occurs with a skull which is too wide, whilst a narrow eye will not permit the eyes to be "full of fire and intelligence" as is required.
Figure A
Poodle Eye Shape and Eye Colour,An Illustrated Discussion of the Australian Poodle Breed Standard
Figure B
Poodle Eye Shape and Eye Colour,An Illustrated Discussion of the Australian Poodle Breed Standard
Figure C
Poodle Eye Shape and Eye Colour,An Illustrated Discussion of the Australian Poodle Breed Standard

2. The eye colour is neither black nor is it light. Refer to COLOUR for the various eye colour requirements in the different coloured Poodles.

3. "Full of fire and intelligence" indicates the need for correct eye colour and the eye should indicate alertness and expressiveness rather than a disinterested, dull or terrified appearance. A light eye will detract from the desired expression.

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Perfect Poodle eye shape and eye colour

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