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The Poo'Pla Standard Poodle Pack versatile! Hunting training is our passion. But 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. Mulligan ~ the Queen of our pack ~ is trained in many venues, and holds titles in Obedience and Hunting (both UKC & AKC). Mulligan is the first AKC Champion in the nation to hold an AKC Master Hunter title . She holds one UKC Finished Pass and a Hunting Retriever 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.  Our Poodles join us on Dove, Duck and Upland hunts when we can get away. All 5 are AKC Conformation Champions. Mulligan, Alias and Jamie also hold AKC Obedience Titles and are certified Therapy Dogs. Jamie holds an AKC Junior Hunter Title and her WC WCX. Ruffian holds a PCA WC and hunted with us last season -- he continues to excel in field training. We are not a "breeding" kennel -- mostly we just train and knock about at our home. But we do breed an occasional litter. Contact us to find out plans for our next breeding. We also have a dog, Ruffian (CH. Poo'Pla's Ruffian of Talisker PCA WC) who is currently in training for the field. His testing will be completed in 2008 - he will be bred to approved bitches only. We do all genetic testing possible to assure that good health, great temperament, and good structure are inherent to our Poodles. 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. To learn more about us, click here or put your cursor over the "Home" tab and select "About us". After visiting our site, please sign our guestbook and let us know what you think! And please write us with any questions that you might have about owning a Standard Poodle. Dana and Claudia -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Current HUNTING POODLE fad...  In 2007 Claudia compiled/wrote a book listing North American Working Poodles (we expect to reprint in 2009). From research we know most folks who actively hunt or hunt test Poodles in the US. If you need assistance locating a reputable breeder - we'll be happy to help you. Searching on "GOOGLE" lately -- it seems to have 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. To learn more about the questions you should ask of a breeder promoting "hunting poodles" contact us directly. |
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