Flandoodle

The Bouvier des Flandres is a powerfully built, compact herding dog that presents an impressive and rugged appearance befitting its heritage as a versatile farm worker. Males typically stand 24.5 to 27.5 inches at the shoulder with an ideal height of 26 inches, weighing between 75 and 95 pounds. Females are slightly smaller, measuring 23.5 to 26.5 inches with an ideal of 25 inches, and weighing 65 to 85 pounds. The body is short-coupled and square in proportion, with the length from the point of shoulder to the buttocks approximately equal to the height at the withers, creating a compact, muscular silhouette that conveys both power and agility. The breed's most distinctive feature is its impressive head with a characteristic beard, mustache, and shaggy eyebrows that create what enthusiasts call the "gruff expression." The skull is well-developed and flat, slightly longer than it is wide, with a slightly sloping stop rather than an abrupt transition. The muzzle is broad, strong, and well-filled under the eyes, ending in a large, black nose with wide-open nostrils. The eyes are oval-shaped, dark brown, and convey an alert, spirited expression partially hidden beneath those distinctive bushy brows that give the breed its thoughtful appearance. The ears are set high and triangular, cropped to stand erect or left natural in their pendant form. The Bouvier possesses a weather-resistant double coat consisting of a rough, harsh, tousled outer coat approximately two and a half inches in length and a fine, soft, dense undercoat that provides insulation in cold weather. The coat covers the entire body and forms the characteristic beard and mustache on the face that require regular grooming to maintain. Accepted colors include fawn, black, salt and pepper, gray, and brindle, with a small white star on the chest permitted but not required. The chest is broad and deep, reaching to the elbows, and the back is short, broad, and muscular with a level topline. The tail is traditionally docked to two or three vertebrae, though natural tails are increasingly common where docking is prohibited. The overall impression is of a powerful, impressive working dog with an upstanding carriage and proud bearing that reflects generations of purposeful breeding.

The Poodle comes in three size varieties, each sharing identical proportions and breed type that distinguish them as members of the same breed. Standard Poodles stand over 15 inches at the shoulder and typically weigh between 40 and 70 pounds, presenting an elegant, athletic appearance. Miniature Poodles measure between 10 and 15 inches tall and weigh 10 to 15 pounds. Toy Poodles stand under 10 inches and weigh just 4 to 6 pounds, appearing as perfectly scaled-down versions of their larger counterparts. All varieties share a square build where the length from breastbone to point of buttocks equals the height from the ground to the highest point of the shoulders, creating an elegant, well-balanced silhouette. The Poodle's head is moderately rounded with a slight but definite stop and a long, straight muzzle that adds to the breed's refined appearance. The eyes are very dark, oval-shaped, and set far apart, creating that characteristic alert, intelligent expression that Poodles are universally recognized for. The ears are set at or slightly below eye level and hang close to the head, covered with long, thick, wavy hair that frames the face beautifully. Dogs with brown or cafe-au-lait coloring may have brown noses, eye rims, and lips with dark amber eyes, while all other colors should have black pigmentation and very dark eyes that contribute to their keen expression. The breed's most distinctive feature is its dense, curly coat that may be presented in various clips for showing or maintained in a simple sporting trim for ease of care. The coat consists of naturally harsh, dense hair that springs back when touched, forming tight curls throughout the body. Accepted colors include black, white, brown, apricot, red, silver, silver beige, cream, cafe-au-lait, gray, and blue, with solid colors preferred in the show ring. The Poodle moves with a light, effortless, springy gait that conveys both athleticism and elegance, carrying itself with dignity and pride. The tail is set high and carried up, typically docked to a length that balances with the dog's overall proportions in countries where the practice remains legal. The overall impression is of an elegant, athletic dog with exceptional intelligence evident in its expression and bearing.