Poodle neck length and carriage,An Illustrated Discussion of the Australian Poodle Breed Standard
Poodle neck length and carriage,An Illustrated Discussion of the Australian Poodle Breed Standard, the Poodle Neck carriage and length

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

 

BREED STANDARD
NECK
Well proportioned, of good length 1 and strong 2 to admit of the head being carried high and with
dignity 3. Skin fitting tightly at the throat.


Discussion Notes:

1. A Poodle with the correct lay of shoulder will have a neck "of good length" (as illustrated in Figure A); (also refer to FOREQUARTERS).
Figure A
Correct Poodle neck length and carriage

2. The "strong" neck should not be confused with a short, thick, heavily muscled neck (as illustrated in Figure B); a short neck cannot arch. The strength that is required is such "to admit of the head being carried high". A ewe neck (as illustrated in Figure C) has no strength.

3. The neck blends smoothly into the top of the shoulders and is a very important component of the dignified carriage.
Figure B
Incorrect Poodle neck length and carriage
Figure C
Incorrect Poodle neck length and carriage

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