DEFINITION of 'Trade Deficit'. An economic measure of a negative balance of trade in which a country's imports exceeds its exports. A trade deficit represents an outflow of domestic currency to foreign markets.
One of the earliest functions of the Poodle, and perhaps the task for which it was bred was as a water dog. Hunters would take their Poodles, or Poodle-like dogs, on the hunt with them and if a hunted animal landed in some body of water, the Poodle's job was to retrieve the animal. The Poodle's coat is very similar to that of the Portuguese Water Dog; this type of curly, dense coat protected the animals from low water temperatures and also helped in making the dog more buoyant.
About the Standard Poodle Dog Breed. Although the Standard Poodle is often recognized for its performance in dog shows, it was originally bred as a water retrieval dog. Today we can also say that it is a wonderful companion. Standard Poodle Physical Characteristics. The Standard Poodles is large with a well-proportioned build and long straight legs. Its head is triangular with a long muzzle and its ears are long and dropped. COLOR(S) The Standard Poodle is most commonly seen in white, apricot, black, blue, cream, silver, or gray.