Klein Poodles
The
Klein (German) or Moyan (French) sized Poodle is
in-between the Miniature and the Standard.
European countries have four sizes of the
Poodles. In Europe, as you can see below, all
the sizes of Poodles have the opportunity to
show off their talents in the ring. Sadly, in
the US, there are often Poodles ranging in size
from 15" to 20" that cannot excel in the AKC
show ring because of their size. UKC has
recognized the whole Poodle, regardless of size
and colour and although they show against their
larger Standard counterparts they do have the
chance to compete equally.
European Poodles
Toypudel: Under 28cm (10.92")
Zwergpudel: 28cm to 35cm (13.78")
Kleinpudel: 35 cm to 45cm (17.72")
Grosspudel: 45cm to 62cm (24.18")
The colours acceptable by the FCI (Federation Cynologique
Internationale) are White, Black,
Apricot, Brown, Red and Silver.
However, the DPK (Deutscher Pudel-Klub E.V.) the
German Poodle Club, accepts Partis in Black and
White, Phantoms in Black and Tan.
In June of 2006 I spoke with Mr. Wayne
Cavanaugh, President of the United Kennel Club
regarding the showing of the this size Poodle.
He did state to me that if there is enough
interest in this size he would be willing to
look at the Klein size Poodle as a separate
class.
Our goal is to breed this sized Poodle for show,
performance and companion in Phantom, Parti and
Red. The personality in this sized Poodle is
more of the Standard as opposed to the smaller
Poodles, often clients request a smaller
Standard due to many reasons, such as living
space and, find this size just perfect. Very
often when breeding the Partis from the US
standard Poodles you will get the small size due
to throwback in the genes, most of the originals
have come from very old and small lines.
US Poodles
The U.S. has three sizes of the Poodle.
Toy Poodle: Up to 10"
Miniature Poodle 10" -- 15"
Standard Poodle Over 15"
The colors acceptable by PCA are all solid,
Apricot, Black, Blue, Brown, Cafe Au Lait,
Cream, Gray, Red, Silver, Silver Beige and
white. AKC accepts registration for the Partis
in many colors.
PCA governs the standard and colors acceptable
in the conformation ring whereas AKC governs the
colors to register and those that can go in the
performance shows. Hence the reason that Partis
are not acceptable in the conformation ring.