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The Poodle Pages
Note that while there are resources listed encompassing all sizes of Poodles, my focus is on the Standard, therefore inculding information specific to that size only.
Beauty and Brains... one of the most versatile breeds of dog there is. Not a description that brings to most minds the Poodle.  Unfortunately the breed has suffered stereotyping, as the public tends not to see past the hairdo's of show dogs.  However, Poodles can be found in nearly any activity and sport, from Obedience, Agility, Hunting, even Herding and Protection, to service fields like Search & Rescue, drug sniffing, and Assitance Dogs for the disabled.  And, of course, the breed remains one of the most popular companions in the country.  All this in a non-shedding package of numerable colors and choices of size, with hair to style in countless ways, or simply shave to show off that chiseled body.  Even the unscrupulous people breeding mutts (aka designer dogs) apparently think that for improved pups, simply add Poodle!  (Though a contemptible practice for separate discussion, it could be taken somewhat as a compliment.)
In conclusion, it could simply be said that the proper purebred Poodle is proven as perfect as possible.  ;-)
Poodle Links

breed info:
Poodle Club of America
Poodle Club of Canada
United Poodle Breeds Association
Versatility in Poodles
Working Poodles
Canine Horizons articles
Poodles in Austrailia
Poodles in Scandinavia
Wonderful World of Poodles
MyPoodles articles & info
Poodle colors: descriptions, comps, pics
Dog Owner's Guide breed profile
Dog & Kennel breed profile
Poodle History Project
Poodle Place
Poodle Playground
amusing & informative history article
UKC breed standard
Hoflin Poodle homepage
BarkBytes' Poodle Directory
Wikipedia entries
Assoc. for Responsible Poodle Ownership
Parti Poodle World
Multi-Color Poodle Club of America
Int'l Parti Poodle Gazette archives library
Gallery of Poodle Imagery
Poodle Pedigree Database

grooming:
Find a Groomer Directory
Grooming Your Poodle - good tips
Grooming Methods: prepping, clipping
Corded Poodle Practicalities article
Corded Dogs Groom Help yahoo group
fun creative groom pictures

resources & shopping:
Poodles In Action yahoo group
Standard Poodle yahoo group
Poodle Support Group mailing list
Poodle Variety magazine
breed reference books
Pudelz merchandise
Poodle Style gift shop
SitStay GoOut Store
health & breeder related:
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
Canine Eye Registration Foundation
Poodle Health Registry
Canine Health Information Center
Early Neurological Stimulation
Breeder Questionnaire
PCA breeder referral
Health Concerns for the Standard Poodle:
hip dysplasia, sebaceous adenitis, PRA, vWd, hypothyroidism, Addison's, Cushing's, Juvenile Renal Disease, cataracts, auto-immune hemolytic anemia, cancer, bloat, epilepsy.
(diseases overview on PCA site)

Breeders should check: 
inbreeding - COI %.  hips - OFA, PennHip, GDC.  eyes - annual CERF, DNA marker test by OptiGen (PRCD) and registration on OFA database.  vWD - DNA test results from VetGen, Genesearch.  thyroid - recent panel normal.  Addisons - sodium/potassium ratio screen normal.  SA - annual skin punch and report by approved veterinary pathologist.

From PCA: Contracts/Guarantees - What should you expect in writing from the breeder?
1. The AKC registration slip (or CKC in Canada)
2. Copies of the test results of genetic screening for health problems of the sire and dam.
3. A pedigree.
4. A printed contract including, health guarantee.
5. A timeframe to determine if the pup will fit the buyer's household.
6. A time period for the buyer to secure a veterinary check (24 to 48 hours).
7. A statement of the breeder's refund/return policy.
8. Feeding instructions,Vaccination and worming schedule.
More on next page...
Recommended Poodle reference books.