Crow is a standard poodle with a corded coat in a modified continental clip. He loves showing and is a bit pompous, but otherwise good natured.

Here's some real life photos of corded poodles, in case people like photo references:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Corded\_Standard\_Poodle\_black.jpg/475px-Corded\_Standard\_Poodle\_black.jpg

http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/738/40426.JPG