Rick Weyrich

Poodles are often favored in dog shows because their glamour catches judges' eyes better than low-key breeds

The glamorous dog catches [the judge's] eye... the Dalmatian, I think it's overlooked because of there's so many glamorous dogs in the non-sporting group and two of them are poodles.

The white toy poodle is a favorite to win Westminster Best in Show because of its incredible movement in the ring

In the toy group... there's a little toy, white toy poodle. Just not for me. But take a look at this dog in terms of the dog stuff, not the hair, but watch it move. Watch its gait. Watch its move. It flies around the ring like a big dog.