The 2002 winner came from Norway and was the first overseas exhibit to win the Crufts best in show award. Modern hunters do not normally use any of the elaborate show clips and just require a very simple cut with electric clippers an inch and a half off the skin and the face shaven close to the skin so the dog can see clearly. The feet are kept as hairless as possible to aid the dog in swimming and so that when the dog is commanded to run hard, it has the necessary traction to bolt after the waterfowl or pheasant that has been shot. Poodles are known as a highly intelligent, energetic, and sociable breed. They require both physical and intellectual activities. A typical poodle should be reserved and a little aloof with strangers upon first introduction, but after a while should slowly reveal a warm and personable disposition once the dog realizes the new person is trustworthy and means no harm. They require both physical and intellectual activities.