A Poodle s ears should be set low and hang close to the head. Poodles should also have strong necks, deep chests, and straight forelegs with powerfully built hind legs. Poodles should carry their tails high. A Poodle has a downy undercoat. Its topcoat should consist either of wiry, coiled hair, or long, smooth hair that hangs in cords.
Poodles can be almost any solid color.
The coat of the poodle is generally combed and cut into one of two preferred styles. The tradition of grooming and combing Poodles is said to have started as a means of assisting Poodles in swimming. The two preferred styles are the Continental and the English saddle style. Both styles dictate that each leg is cut, leaving only a ring of hair near the foot. In both styles, the hair of the face and tail are also cut.