Wow, I can't wait to try your poodle pattern!!! Do you ever use crystals for your figurines? Great job. Have you ever run across a cow pattern? Thanks again and I will try to make your poodle as soon as I can gather all the beads I need.

Nancy, you can use crystals in the poodle no problem. Bicones, whatever bead type you want. Even seed beads, though he'll be a pretty small pup! I recommend using wire to make the legs, but you can use fishing line or string to make the body. The legs will stand up more firmly with wire. He may be wobbly if you use string for the legs.
I have seen a cow pattern before. I was admiring it for a while and then finally I wanted to buy it and they had sold out when I came to buy it. But the lady who owns the store makes her stuff from scratch, so she will probably have a new one at some point. I've always wanted that cow! It was her cutest animal.

Looks great! I'll try it soon.