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Sorry, we currently do not have any puppies on the ground. But, have you considered rescue? If you are looking for a Poodle of any size consider rescue at the Carolina Poodle Rescue group http://www.carolinapoodlerescue.org/index.shtml They have many fine Poodles just looking for the right homes.
Congratulations to our newest AKC Senior Hunter - Ruffian!
The Poo'Pla Standard Poodle Pack versatile! Hunting training is our passion. we have trained and own 4 Breed Champion JHs, 2 which have gone on to achieve Senior Hunter Titles and of course, a Master Hunter. HOWEVER, our Poodles are *not* just for the field. We keep and place dogs with owners who do many different events or just want an all around companion. Right now we are also working on Agility and Obedience titles...Poodles are simply our passion.
Our Poodles join us on Dove, Duck and Upland hunts. All 5 are AKC Conformation Champions. Mulligan, Alias and Jamie also hold AKC Obedience Titles and are certified Therapy Dogs.
Mulligan ~ the Queen of our pack ~ is trained in many venues, and holds titles in Obedience and Hunting. Mulligan is the first AKC Champion in the nation to hold an AKC Master Hunter title. She is the Awardee of the Poodle Club of America's Gold Medallion for Working Poodles. The program recognizes ongoing participation and performance in Hunt Testing venues.
Jamie holds an AKC Junior Hunter Title and her WC WCX. She also is a PCA Gold Medallion Awardee.
Ruffian holds an AKC Senior Hunter title, PCA WC and WCX and the PCA Bronze Medallion for Working Poodles. He hunted with us last season -- he continues to excel in field training.
Hooligan, CH Poo'Pla's Hooligan of Dalmore JH holds a PCA WC and is our most recent Champion to achieve her Junior Hunter title. She is in the field working on transition training. She will be bred in the fall of 2009.
We don't breed often. Mostly, we train and knock about at our home. When we do breed, we do all genetic testing possible in an effort to assure that good health, great temperament, and good structure.
We are members of the Poodle Club of America (www.poodleclubofamerica.org). Claudia is on the Board of the Poodle Club of America Foundation, an organization focused on improving the health of the Poodle through the funding of health research. Our membership and participation is stated as a further indication regarding our commitment to the Poodle and our commitment to improving their circumstance whether through quality of life or assuring that the breed hallmarks are protected.
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Dana and Claudia
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The Current HUNTING POODLE fad...
Searching on "GOOGLE" lately -- you will find it has become popular for some breeders to say they have "Hunting Poodles." This is concerning for many reasons not the least of which most of the claims are just not true. We caution anyone promoting their Poodles as "Hunters" to avoid placing dogs for the sole purpose of hunting. And we caution Buyers to select a "Poodle" first, and hope that it fulfills the expectations as a retriever. Poodles do NOT belong in a kennel situation permanently. Also, do not be naive enough to think that you can "raise" a Poodle like a retriever and it will act like one. I can't tell you the number of people who say "We're going to raise it like a Lab and we know it will work like one." It has been tried with Poodle puppies from many lines - and it isn't the key to success. To succeed with a Poodle in the hunting field you must start with a Poodle with basic instincts, early socialization to swimming water and birds and good health.
