July 20, 2000, on eBay, was sold item #381987118, "Rare Antique 1902 Print Poodle..."
half-page (page size, 6" x 9") advertisement printed in the back of a book, or a large
catalogue (visible but illegible 3-digit folio), for The Eberhart Kennels, Camp Dennison, Ohio:
"French Toy Poodles. We breed these beautiful and intelligent miniature specimens, white --
with curly coats, from 5 to 8 pounds in weight. Puppies $20 to $25 each." Photo of a
modern-looking dog: "At Stud Fee $10." Unfortunately, we don't have more complete
bibliographical information for this interesting reference, other than "from an old dog book
published by the Eberhart Kennels" (B.: seller, eBay #381987118, 20 July 2000,
forwarded by MC, 15 August 2000): you might have luck beginning with the Ohio Historical
Society, 1985 Velma Ave., Columbus, OH, 43211.
Honored
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., the first historically African-American sorority founded
at a historically and predominately white university, was organized in 1922 in Indianapolis,
Indiana by seven teachers. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority in
1929, when a charter was granted to Alpha chapter at Butler University. The sorority
mascot is the French Toy Poodle.
The AKC Breed Standard
Size
The Standard Poodle is taller than 15 inches at the highest point of the shoulders (whithers).
The Miniature Poodle is 15-11 inches tall.
The Toy Poodle is 10 inches or shorter at the whithers.
Head
The skull is moderately rounded with a slight but definite stop. The muzzle is long, straight,
and fine, with slight chiseling under the eyes. The oval-shaped, dark eyes are set far
enough apart and positioned to create an alert expression. Ears hang close to the head, set
at or slightly below eye level.
Body
The chest is deep and moderately wide with well-sprung ribs. The neck is well-proportioned,
strong, and long enough to allow the head to be carried high and with dignity. The topline is
level from the highest point of the shoulder blade to the base of the tail.
Coat
The coat is profuse, harsh and composed of thick, close curls. Puppies can be shown in a
puppy show clip, but dogs 12 months and older must be shown in a Continental or English
Saddle Clip. For more information on AKC standards, go to: http://www.akc.org/index.cfm
All pictures and other content is © 2004-2006, Idaho Jewels Poodles, and may not be
copied or reproduced in any manner.
half-page (page size, 6" x 9") advertisement printed in the back of a book, or a large
catalogue (visible but illegible 3-digit folio), for The Eberhart Kennels, Camp Dennison, Ohio:
"French Toy Poodles. We breed these beautiful and intelligent miniature specimens, white --
with curly coats, from 5 to 8 pounds in weight. Puppies $20 to $25 each." Photo of a
modern-looking dog: "At Stud Fee $10." Unfortunately, we don't have more complete
bibliographical information for this interesting reference, other than "from an old dog book
published by the Eberhart Kennels" (B.: seller, eBay #381987118, 20 July 2000,
forwarded by MC, 15 August 2000): you might have luck beginning with the Ohio Historical
Society, 1985 Velma Ave., Columbus, OH, 43211.
Honored
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., the first historically African-American sorority founded
at a historically and predominately white university, was organized in 1922 in Indianapolis,
Indiana by seven teachers. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority in
1929, when a charter was granted to Alpha chapter at Butler University. The sorority
mascot is the French Toy Poodle.
The AKC Breed Standard
Size
The Standard Poodle is taller than 15 inches at the highest point of the shoulders (whithers).
The Miniature Poodle is 15-11 inches tall.
The Toy Poodle is 10 inches or shorter at the whithers.
Head
The skull is moderately rounded with a slight but definite stop. The muzzle is long, straight,
and fine, with slight chiseling under the eyes. The oval-shaped, dark eyes are set far
enough apart and positioned to create an alert expression. Ears hang close to the head, set
at or slightly below eye level.
Body
The chest is deep and moderately wide with well-sprung ribs. The neck is well-proportioned,
strong, and long enough to allow the head to be carried high and with dignity. The topline is
level from the highest point of the shoulder blade to the base of the tail.
Coat
The coat is profuse, harsh and composed of thick, close curls. Puppies can be shown in a
puppy show clip, but dogs 12 months and older must be shown in a Continental or English
Saddle Clip. For more information on AKC standards, go to: http://www.akc.org/index.cfm
All pictures and other content is © 2004-2006, Idaho Jewels Poodles, and may not be
copied or reproduced in any manner.
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Perfect Poodle Names:
Female
Allegra: A Latin word meaning lively or joyful
Amity: An old French word meaning great friendship
Belle: A French word meaning beautiful
Candace: A Greek word meaning full of light
Cara: Italian for "darling"
Felicity: Latin for happiness
Lola: For the poodle who thinks she's a showgirl
Stella: Latin for "Star"
Valentine: For the love of your life!
Male
Beau: A French word meaning handsome
Corbin: Latin for raven; for a black Poodle or an extremely smart Poodle
Cordell: An old French word meaning robe-maker; for a Poodle with a corded coat
Cosmo: Greek word for world
Curtis: An old French word meaning courteous
Dante: After the famous poet
Emlyn: A Latin word meaning one who is charming
Harry: A nickname for the Germanic name Henry, meaning house ruler
Napoleon: After the French emperor
Olivier: After the famous French actor
Diminutive Dogs
A brief history...
"The universal esteem in which the Poodle has been held since the beginning of modern
history is attested by the many variations in color and size that are found in this popular
breed. Few other dogs have climbed to such high favor in so many different countries as has
the Poodle. So early did he spring up in different parts of the world that there even is some
doubt as to the land of his origin.
"While it is concluded by all authorities that the large-sized specimens of the breed are the
older varieties, there is sufficient evidence to show that the Toy Poodle was developed only
a short time after the breed assumed the general type in which it is known today. This
type, incidentally, has changed less than that of almost any other breed. It is a dog that
has come down to us as the ancients knew it. Refinements have been effected, but there
has been no change in the essential characteristics.
"Those bas-reliefs, dating from the first century, that are found along the shores of the
Mediterranean, portray the Poodle very much as he is seen in the twentieth century. Clipped
to resemble the lion, he is not unlike some of the specimens seen at the earliest bench
shows.
"It is possible that in the dim past there was a link between the dog attributed to the
Island of Melita--now known as the Maltese--and the Toy Poodle. Similarly, there probably
was a relationship between the Poodle and the dog of Spain--the spaniel. If not from the
same progenitor, the paths of their ancestors must have crossed at some remote time.
"The first concrete evidence of the existence of the Toy Poodle in England is not found until
the eighteenth century, when a toy known as the 'White Cuban' became exceedingly popular
in England. It was a sleeve dog, and it soon became the pet of every grand lady in the
country. This breed's origin was attributed to the West Indian island of Cuba, from whence
it traveled to Spain, and from there to England. Queen Anne had several of these dogs in
her latter years. She had first seen them about 1700 when there came to England a troupe
of performing dogs known as 'The Ball of Little Dogs.' These Toy Poodles were exceptionally
well trained, and they danced to music in almost human fashion.
"The Continent had known the Toy Poodle several centuries before it came to England, and
there are line drawings by the great German artist, Dürer, that definitely establish the
breed in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. How long the dog had been known in Spain is
problematical, but it was definitely the principal pet dog of the latter eighteenth century.
This is known through the paintings of the famous Spanish artist, Goya. In many of his
portraits of the ladies of the court may be seen excellent examples of the Toy Poodle. And
France enthroned the Toy Poodle as the pampered favorite during the reign of Louis XVI,
about the same period.
"Considerable mystery surrounds the 'White Cuban.' Subsequent histories of the dog leave
no conviction that this breed was indigenous to Cuba. No doubt, specimens of the poodle or
the Maltese--possibly both--had been carried to the West Indies by early explorers and
traders. According to Lloyd, the White Cuban was a cross between the German or French
white corded poodles and the Maltese. These dogs were larger than the Maltese, and their
cords trailed on the ground.
"The Toy Poodle is credited with being the principal ancestor of the truffle dog of England.
It is believed that the Toy Poodle was crossed with a small terrier to produce a dog that
was ideal for its strange occupation. The truffle is an edible fungus that formerly was
considered a great delicacy. The high prices were so attractive that the hunting of truffles
became a widespread trade, especially throughout certain parts of Hampshire and Wiltshire.
The difficulty of procuring truffles lay in the fact that the fungus grew underground. They
had to be scented out by a dog so that the master could dig them out. The dogs had to be
carefully trained, and usually they were white in color, because truffle-hunting was done at
night. The sagacity and the scenting powers of the poodle were said to form a perfect
complement to the terrier's ability to go to earth.
"The modern history of the Toy Poodle is a straight descent from the size of the standard
and miniature poodles. Standards are 15 inches or more at the shoulder; miniatures under
15 inches. The Toy must never exceed 12 pounds. The standards for all three are identical
except in the matter of size. The so-called 'White Cuban phase' of the breed is believed to
have no influence on the present-day specimens. The dogs of the eighteenth century in
England probably left few, if any, descendants."
The Complete Dog Book, new and revised edition (NY: Halcyon House, 1938; first published,
1935), book two, copyright American Kennel Club, pp. 663-5.
19th century small North American Poodles
Please note that the earliest complete reference we have, as of 8/2000, for any Poodles in
North America are the two small dogs Fin and Finette, brought from Montreal to Hamilton,
Ontario in 1846 by Sir Allan Napier MacNab (1798-1862; Prime Minister of the United
Canadas, 1854-1856), whose 35-room Dundurn Castle (1832-55) is now a house-museum.
These were gifts to his two small daughters, the older, Sophia, wrote a diary which is one
of the museum's treasures, and the portion which records the arrival of Fin and Finette is
contained in The Surprise, Mel Bailey, ed., and is available from the museum (York Blvd.,
L8R 3H1). See also Poodle Lit. pre-1929, MacNab.
In an attempt to push back the 1846 date, we wrote to the National Archives of Canada,
requesting a search of French records for references to "barbets" or "caniche" and received
a reply, 12 May 2000, file #8188-2000-W/29404, listing an illustration of a corded
Poodle (Nero, a German Corded-coat Poodle at the Berlin I International Dog Show)
published in Canadian Illustrated News, 4 September 1880, p. 153; and a late 19th century
trade card showing two Poodles pulling a shoe (accession #1985-61-126). The replying
Reference Archivist suggested that "information documenting the presence of
'barbets/caniches' would be more likely found in the personal papers of individuals and most
probably someone from the nobility/bureaucrate or bourgeoisie level (merchant). With this in
mind, I would suggest that you contact the Archives Nationales du Québec. They might be
able to help you. Their headquarters are in Quebec City and you can reach them through
their web site."
Please also note that the Canadian Kennel Club stud books prior to 1900 contain references
to small Poodles. Write to: Canadian Kennel Club, 100/89 Skyway, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6R4.
Female
Allegra: A Latin word meaning lively or joyful
Amity: An old French word meaning great friendship
Belle: A French word meaning beautiful
Candace: A Greek word meaning full of light
Cara: Italian for "darling"
Felicity: Latin for happiness
Lola: For the poodle who thinks she's a showgirl
Stella: Latin for "Star"
Valentine: For the love of your life!
Male
Beau: A French word meaning handsome
Corbin: Latin for raven; for a black Poodle or an extremely smart Poodle
Cordell: An old French word meaning robe-maker; for a Poodle with a corded coat
Cosmo: Greek word for world
Curtis: An old French word meaning courteous
Dante: After the famous poet
Emlyn: A Latin word meaning one who is charming
Harry: A nickname for the Germanic name Henry, meaning house ruler
Napoleon: After the French emperor
Olivier: After the famous French actor
Diminutive Dogs
A brief history...
"The universal esteem in which the Poodle has been held since the beginning of modern
history is attested by the many variations in color and size that are found in this popular
breed. Few other dogs have climbed to such high favor in so many different countries as has
the Poodle. So early did he spring up in different parts of the world that there even is some
doubt as to the land of his origin.
"While it is concluded by all authorities that the large-sized specimens of the breed are the
older varieties, there is sufficient evidence to show that the Toy Poodle was developed only
a short time after the breed assumed the general type in which it is known today. This
type, incidentally, has changed less than that of almost any other breed. It is a dog that
has come down to us as the ancients knew it. Refinements have been effected, but there
has been no change in the essential characteristics.
"Those bas-reliefs, dating from the first century, that are found along the shores of the
Mediterranean, portray the Poodle very much as he is seen in the twentieth century. Clipped
to resemble the lion, he is not unlike some of the specimens seen at the earliest bench
shows.
"It is possible that in the dim past there was a link between the dog attributed to the
Island of Melita--now known as the Maltese--and the Toy Poodle. Similarly, there probably
was a relationship between the Poodle and the dog of Spain--the spaniel. If not from the
same progenitor, the paths of their ancestors must have crossed at some remote time.
"The first concrete evidence of the existence of the Toy Poodle in England is not found until
the eighteenth century, when a toy known as the 'White Cuban' became exceedingly popular
in England. It was a sleeve dog, and it soon became the pet of every grand lady in the
country. This breed's origin was attributed to the West Indian island of Cuba, from whence
it traveled to Spain, and from there to England. Queen Anne had several of these dogs in
her latter years. She had first seen them about 1700 when there came to England a troupe
of performing dogs known as 'The Ball of Little Dogs.' These Toy Poodles were exceptionally
well trained, and they danced to music in almost human fashion.
"The Continent had known the Toy Poodle several centuries before it came to England, and
there are line drawings by the great German artist, Dürer, that definitely establish the
breed in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. How long the dog had been known in Spain is
problematical, but it was definitely the principal pet dog of the latter eighteenth century.
This is known through the paintings of the famous Spanish artist, Goya. In many of his
portraits of the ladies of the court may be seen excellent examples of the Toy Poodle. And
France enthroned the Toy Poodle as the pampered favorite during the reign of Louis XVI,
about the same period.
"Considerable mystery surrounds the 'White Cuban.' Subsequent histories of the dog leave
no conviction that this breed was indigenous to Cuba. No doubt, specimens of the poodle or
the Maltese--possibly both--had been carried to the West Indies by early explorers and
traders. According to Lloyd, the White Cuban was a cross between the German or French
white corded poodles and the Maltese. These dogs were larger than the Maltese, and their
cords trailed on the ground.
"The Toy Poodle is credited with being the principal ancestor of the truffle dog of England.
It is believed that the Toy Poodle was crossed with a small terrier to produce a dog that
was ideal for its strange occupation. The truffle is an edible fungus that formerly was
considered a great delicacy. The high prices were so attractive that the hunting of truffles
became a widespread trade, especially throughout certain parts of Hampshire and Wiltshire.
The difficulty of procuring truffles lay in the fact that the fungus grew underground. They
had to be scented out by a dog so that the master could dig them out. The dogs had to be
carefully trained, and usually they were white in color, because truffle-hunting was done at
night. The sagacity and the scenting powers of the poodle were said to form a perfect
complement to the terrier's ability to go to earth.
"The modern history of the Toy Poodle is a straight descent from the size of the standard
and miniature poodles. Standards are 15 inches or more at the shoulder; miniatures under
15 inches. The Toy must never exceed 12 pounds. The standards for all three are identical
except in the matter of size. The so-called 'White Cuban phase' of the breed is believed to
have no influence on the present-day specimens. The dogs of the eighteenth century in
England probably left few, if any, descendants."
The Complete Dog Book, new and revised edition (NY: Halcyon House, 1938; first published,
1935), book two, copyright American Kennel Club, pp. 663-5.
19th century small North American Poodles
Please note that the earliest complete reference we have, as of 8/2000, for any Poodles in
North America are the two small dogs Fin and Finette, brought from Montreal to Hamilton,
Ontario in 1846 by Sir Allan Napier MacNab (1798-1862; Prime Minister of the United
Canadas, 1854-1856), whose 35-room Dundurn Castle (1832-55) is now a house-museum.
These were gifts to his two small daughters, the older, Sophia, wrote a diary which is one
of the museum's treasures, and the portion which records the arrival of Fin and Finette is
contained in The Surprise, Mel Bailey, ed., and is available from the museum (York Blvd.,
L8R 3H1). See also Poodle Lit. pre-1929, MacNab.
In an attempt to push back the 1846 date, we wrote to the National Archives of Canada,
requesting a search of French records for references to "barbets" or "caniche" and received
a reply, 12 May 2000, file #8188-2000-W/29404, listing an illustration of a corded
Poodle (Nero, a German Corded-coat Poodle at the Berlin I International Dog Show)
published in Canadian Illustrated News, 4 September 1880, p. 153; and a late 19th century
trade card showing two Poodles pulling a shoe (accession #1985-61-126). The replying
Reference Archivist suggested that "information documenting the presence of
'barbets/caniches' would be more likely found in the personal papers of individuals and most
probably someone from the nobility/bureaucrate or bourgeoisie level (merchant). With this in
mind, I would suggest that you contact the Archives Nationales du Québec. They might be
able to help you. Their headquarters are in Quebec City and you can reach them through
their web site."
Please also note that the Canadian Kennel Club stud books prior to 1900 contain references
to small Poodles. Write to: Canadian Kennel Club, 100/89 Skyway, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6R4.
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