To all you folks who feel like insulting poodles is any better than insulting the "vicious" breeds, I have this to say: Poodles also are the victims of dog stereotyping, although in a opposite direction as the stereotypes brought down upon dobies, pitts and rotties. Poodles are NOT sissies; they are canine athletes, bred for work. The show clip seen in the ring covers up a well-muscled body. I have had the pleasure of owning both a standard poodle and a doberman, and I will tell you the reason I find such beauty in these breeds is because they are similar: tall, elegant, graceful, with long limbs and a long muzzle. A poodle is, in fact, built quite similarly to the doberman, and, in my opinion, both are truly stunning dogs to watch. I understand the necessary backlash against breed profiling and BSL -- and I am a strong advocate for responsible dog ownership rather than senseless breed bans -- but remember that all breeds should be respected for what they are, not condemned for what they are not.