The Poodle Club of America Foundation is a non-profit, charitable corporation formed to provide financial and other support for individuals and organizations focusing their charitable, educational, and research efforts on dogs in general, and the Poodle in particular.

Established in 1989, the purpose of the Foundation is to create knowledge through original research; to preserve the knowledge of the past by collecting and organizing the information that already exists; and to disseminate this knowledge to the vast spectrum of Poodle enthusiasts. Seminars are being presented and video tapes of the presentations are available to anyone interested in them.

The AKC Mission

The poodle is that of a very active, intelligent and elegant-appearing dog, squarely built, well proportioned, moving soundly and carrying himself proudly. Properly clipped in the traditional fashion and carefully groomed, the Poodle has about him an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to himself...
[Click the link above to review the complete illustrated breed standard.]

The Standard Poodle is over 15 inches at the highest point of the shoulders. Any Poodle which is 15 inches or less in height shall be disqualified from competition as a Standard Poodle.

The Miniature Poodle is 15 inches or under at the highest point of the shoulders, with a minimum height in excess of 10 inches. Any Poodle which is over 15 inches or is 10 inches or less at the highest point of the
shoulders shall be disqualified from competition as a Miniature Poodle.

The Toy Poodle is 10 inches or under at the highest point of the shoulders. Any Poodle which is more than 10 inches at the highest point of the shoulders shall be disqualified from competition as a Toy Poodle.

Dog shows (conformation events) are intended to evaluate breeding stock. The size of these events ranges from large all-breed shows, with over 3,000 dogs entered, to small local specialty club shows, featuring a specific breed. The dog's conformation (overall appearance and structure), an indication of the dog's ability to produce quality puppies, is judged.

Founded in 1898, Jack Bradshaw Superintendents have a long tradition of superintending dog shows. They currently superintend shows in California and Arizona.  Click the link above for a list of upcoming Conformation, Agility and Obedience Events.

American Kennel Club Annually Licensed Superintendents.
[Point Tabulation Chart]

Over one hundred twenty years ago, the Westminster Kennel Club was initiated by a group of gentlemen who enjoyed sporting dogs, primarily Pointers and Setters. The group's frequent meeting place was the Westminster Hotel in New York City. The Westminster Kennel Club was established with a view to increase an interest in dogs, and thus improve the breeds, and to hold an Annual Dog Show in the City of New York.

Crufts, the most prestigious dog show in the world is an event that attracts canines and their fans from every corner of the globe. In 2003, Crufts was officially named the largest dog show in the world by the Guinness Book of Records and it is not hard to see why. With continuous competitions, demonstrations, hundreds of trade stands and thousands of people, Crufts really is the dog show of all dog shows. An event every dog lover should experience at least once in his or her lifetime.

P.O. Box 30430, Santa Barbara, CA 93130.
6 issues per year. Subscription: 1 year $40.00. 
Phone: 1 (805) 692-2045
(Sample Copy $8.00)

4401 Zephyr St. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-3299.
6 issues per year. Subscription: 1 year $42.00.
Phone: 1 (303) 420-2222

The sport of dog obedience in America celebrated its 70^th anniversary in 2003. From the very beginning Poodles figured prominently in the Obedience story. [Excerpt from The New Poodle by Mackey J. Irick, Jr., 1986 [Mr. Mackey is the founder of: Poodle Review Magazine ]

Special thanks to the Edemco Company for supporting The Poodle Club of Southern California 2003 Poodle Speciality.

The OFA supports the development of diagnostic criteria and databases for a number of genetic diseases in addition to hip dysplasia... click here for further information.

Optigen is a service company established to provide DNA based diagnoses and information about inherited diseases of purebred dogs.

Canine Eye Registration Foundation

The best way to obtain a microchip is to contact your local veterinarian for information about acquiring permanent microchip identification for your pet. Veterinarians will provide you with an enrollment form and visual collar tag at the time a microchip is implanted. The enrollment form must be filled out and sent in immediately to the registration agency to activate the process.

The main county animal shelter is located at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo, California, on the Camarillo airport complex. The facility was built in 1985 and can house approximately 400 animals. The shelter can accommodate birds, livestock, and exotic animals as well as our most frequent guests: dogs and cats. Adopt a pet today!

AKC Companion Animal Recovery
5580 Centerview Drive, Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27606-3389
Tel 800 252 7894
Fax 919 233 1290
Email found@akc.org

The Canadian Kennel Club is the primary registry body for purebred dogs in Canada. The CKC currently recognizes over 160 breeds and as a non-profit organization are dedicated to "encouraging, guiding, and advancing…the interests of purebred dogs and their responsible owners and breeders in Canada" and "promoting the knowledge and understanding of the benefits which dogs can bring to Canadian society."

Latex Bands • Wrapping Bands • Plastic Wrap • #1 All Systems Brushes and the Ultimate Poodle Comb!

Wrapping and Latex Bands for long-haired show dogs and pets.

PUDELZ features high quality clothing and gifts including t-shirts, tote bags, note cards, collars, leashes, treats, stuffed poodles, home accessories, poodle books and poodle Christmas ornaments - ALL designed especially for the discriminating poodle lover.

May 2006: Cynthia Arthur is in the process of designing a Poodle Rescue logo for the Poodle Club of Southern California.  The logo will appear on the Poodle Rescue website and will be used on items such as t-shirts to be sold to raise funds.

A series of 10 of her charming Poodle greeting cards appear on the link above.

To order please phone Cynthia at: 1 (949) 493-5453 

Here's an interesting test.

Many so called "breeders" are mixing breeds of dogs and coming up with what they are calling "designer breeds", mean while animal shelters/pounds across North America are filled to the brims with these same mixed breeds. 

Try your hand at the test at the link above and see how you fair.  And please keep your results in mind the next time you are ready to make a new addition to your family.

Belly Bands for male leg lifters will keep your carpet and furniture safe from marking.  The bands are constructed with top side cotton/polyester fabric.

Recipe for healthy and tempting home made treats -- to use in the show ring, for obedience and agility training or just around the house!

Over 10 million animals are abused, abandoned and neglected annually.  Each on the site above creates food for an animal in a shelter or sanctuary. The corporate sponsors/advertisers donate food to abandoned/neglected animals based on the number of 'clicks' in exchange for advertising on the site above.

September 25, 2003 Humans are more like poodles than mice!

WASHINGTON - We are genetically closer to poodles than lab mice, according to a study of the canine genome... click here to read the full story. 

German Poodle Magazine's web site.  Information in both English and German along with some of the nicest poodle pictures you'll find any where.  Check out their Poodle photo gallery, international show results including pictures of international grooming competitions.
[Need help translating German to English - click here.]

Browse this site to learn about Poodles, breeding, Poodle rescue, purchasing a dog, educating your dog and yourself about all things Poodle and the latest information about the health and genetic diseases of Poodles.

The doginfo search engine provides listings for dog-related rescue, adoption, product, service, breeder, and content based sites.

The pedigree form on SitStay.com will automatically generate an HTML Pedigree for your web site.  OR one that you can easily email to a fellow breeder or potential client.  Feel free to use it for your dogs, cats, horses, llamas... whatever you wish!