I'm on a poodle kick right now. It's Jazzie and Candie's fault, I swear.

I plan to upload more poodle art in the near future as designing and styling their hair is proving to be much addictive fun. But first, meet George, the third of my poodle characters that I had planned for the comic (yes, I think it'll be that). He grew out of a suggestion made by the lovely ~karja, and has been undergoing some developments lately. I'm quite pleased with his final design.

George is, simply put, a jock. Poodles, as some of you non-dogfreaks may not know, were originally bred to be water retrievers - the furstyles that they sport in the show rings today have a part to play in this, in protecting the vital organs and muscles against the cold without waterlogging the dog. They remain very active, versatile dogs (which is why it still strikes me as highly ironic that it was placed in the non-Sporting Group). George loves outdoor sports and greatly enjoys showing up other dogs in hunting and tracking competitions. Energetic and fiercely competitive, he always gives of his best, which has led him to several field champion titles, much to the chagrin of a good many pointer and retriever. He enjoys challenges and is willing to take on just about anything. George met the poodle sisters we all know and love at a poodle fanciers' rally, and they have remained friends since, tho' Georgie-boy harbours a particular soft spot for Jazzie, probably because of her being the more spirited of the two. Hmm..