Anti-Poodle Prejudice

A Mr POSKITT writes to say that he could only imagine me owning a labrador or a dalmatian and what's with the miniature poodle - was it a raffle prize?  He's not the first to cast aspersions on our choice of dog (yes, I'm looking at you, McIntyre).  However, as this frankly terrifying photo proves, Frodo is a rough, tough country poodle, and you insult him at your peril...