Silver and Red Standard Poodles

Many of the contacts I receive are for Companion puppies but I do receive inquiries for Standard Poodle Show Puppy AKC Conformation Show prospects. The AKC, American Kennel Club (www.AKC.org), offers some great opportunities and Programs for showing one's canine in not only Conformation but Hunting, Rally "O" , Obedience, Agility and even Canine Good Citizen Titles to name a few. They also have wonderful opportunities for Juniors to begin learning the ropes in the Conformation Circut.

The UKC, United Kennel Club (www.UKCDogs.com), offers great opportunities for owners/handlers to get started in conformation as their regulations on handling, hair care and acceptable colors in the ring are much more relaxed than the AKC. The CKC, Canadian Kenel Club (www.CKC.CA/EN), is also a great circuit to show in conformation. To show your canine in UKC or CKC, the animal must be registered with each kennel club. The CKC offers provisional registration for show purposes only, where the UKC at this time, requires registry.

Another Great resource for showing your canine is the International All Breed Canine Association www.IABCA.com in Salem, Oregon. This organization is very interesting and there are many shows annually across the USA and abroad. Canines are judged against a standard for the breed, not against each other. Many people have sought International titles for their dogs after the AKC conformation circut. Registration in the International All Breed Canine Association is required to show in their program.

The Conformation bug bit us in 2002 and I knew we HAD to have a titled AKC Conformation Champion for our poodle passion or BUST! That is briefly described on our HISTORY page. Our first Canadian Champion was Diva and the first Dual titled Champion was our foundation boy, AM/CAN CH Pinafore Diamond Boulavardier. We are just now showing our first home-bred Standard Poodles under our Kennel Name. Wish us luck!

The tough part of Showing a Standard Poodle in any conformation circuit is HAIR CARE. Growing, conditioning and protecting the coat is REALLY a job in itself, especially the coat of "Colour" for many reasons, with fine coat and soft texture being a big part of it Many people focus on the financial end of showing AKC conformation, always stating it is too expensive.

Since we began our conformation show quest, we have used several different handlers in the USA and Canada, as well as having many contacts with poodle breeders that show. It has been a BIG learning experience to say the least. During down time, we have had to upkeep coat in our grooming shop too. Believe me, the handlers EARN THEIR MONEY!!! To title an AKC champion, hiring a professional handler could run as little as $5,000 to skies the limit, $25,000, taking as little as a month to years to title the Standard Poodle. Specialing a finished AKC Champion could run $100,000 a year!

We are impassioned by the silver color coat. Many breeders tell me not to focus on color. Well, we do..... If an AKC Conformation Title for your new Standard Poodle Puppy is in your horizon, we strongly recommend doing alot of research.

Always ask the breeders what the GUARANTEE on a co-ownership for a show puppy is? How many AKC Champions have they finished? What if the Puppy does not finish to a title, for any reason? What about the Health? Can I breed my Standard Poodle as an adult if he/she does not finish in the circuit? Do they use or recommend a specific handler for their line? Be sure you understand FULLY what the contract says and what is expected of you as the co-owner, BEFORE you Begin.

Before you start that AKC show puppy, PRELIM the HIPS with OFA or PENN HIP and be sure your investment is starting out on a solid foundation. We outline basic health requirements on our GENETIC page. Alot of handlers are breeders as well, OR work closely with many reputable breeders and are able to sell show prospects as well as handle them for the new owners. Many handlers advertise in Poodle Variety (www.PoodleVariety.com) or Poodle Review (www.Hoflin.com) , and the magazines are AWESOME for the new poodle enthusiast.

We have regrouped our thoughts on the AKC show world and in doing so, entered some very special relationships with other poodle enthusiasts that are working toward titles other than AKC conformation. They are listed on our Co-Breeder page. Many of our puppies are titled in AKC as Canine Good Citizens, working in assistance dog programs for therapy and service work. Some of our poodles are working toward or have achieved titles in conformation, agility, hunting and obedience. We post some of their pictures on our website and stay in close contact with their families getting updates on their progress.

Standard Poodles are versatile and the possibilities of the life you will live with them are ENDLESS. We truly LOVE this breed. Standard Poodles very quickly become a loving member of the family. Please contact us via email or telecom with any questions you may have on our PUPPIES.

Our Standard Poodles, Val, Missy, Chloe, Cody and Bryce are all GRAND UKC champions within the United Kennel Club. After a Championship Title is achieved in Conformation in the UKC Dog Club, the GRAND title is what is sought after.

A Grand Conformation title, GRCH in UKC is where a Finished Champion shows against and wins in a Champion Class 5 times with a minimum of 3 Champion entries in each class.

AM GRAND CH Antigua Don't look Back, aka Valentino, acheived his GRAND CHAMPION TITLE in UKC May 31, 2008 in Enumclaw WA Awarded by Judge Francis Geiger. Valentino was awarded his 4 other CHAMPION WINS under Judges:

UKC GRAND CH Marquis Diamond Miss Conduct, aka Missy, received her 5 GRAND CHAMPION WINS under Judges:

We have decided to RETIRE our First home-bred, Grand Champ Marquis Diamond Miss Conduct. Missy showed for her final conformation appearance at the Rancho Cordova, CA APBT show Aug 30 and 31, winning the Grand Class on Saturday and going on to win breed handled by 7 Year Old, Mya Rose.

Missy has now completed her genetic testing, is almost 3 years old, and deserves to have her coat cut down and live life running and playing like a REAL DOG!

We plan on breeding Missy in 2009 and continuing our line. Stay tuned for updates on Missy and her contribution to our future Marquis Diamond Poodle Family!

UKC GRAND CH Marquis Diamond-DancingCloud 9, aka Chloe, received her 5 CHAMPION WINS under Judges:

INT/NAT JA CH, GRAND CH Marquis Diamond - DancingCloud 9 was Shown in Antioch, CA at the IABCA Dog Show Sept 27 and 28, 2008. Chloe was awarded her International and National Junghund/Puppy Titles and went onto the Non-Sporting Group Wins #1 and #3, with 8 contenders in the class.

UKC GRAND CH Mithril-Marquis Diamond 1st Edition, aka Bryce, is our rising star and to our extreme surprise and joy is now our 5th GRAND CHAMPION. Her 5 CHAMPION wins occurred under judges:

Bryce went onto her AKC puppy Show Career after her 4th CHAMPION UKC Win in Rancho Cordova CA, June 28, 2008, then came back to us to finish her UKC GRAND. Bryce has completed her AKC Pup Show career and will be cut into pattern late OCT and continue in the AKC Circut early-January 2009 with her handler, Antonia Fillingim.

We wish Bryce and Antonia much luck and we will keep her stats posted. Bryce's sire is AM CH Antigua Distincly Ashvery.

FCI INT/NAT JH, UKC GRAND CH Marquis Diamond Code of Silence, aka Cody, received his GRAND CHAMPION WINS under Judges:

INT/NAT JA CH, GRAND CH Marquis Diamond Code of Silence: Cody was shown in Antioch, CA at the IABCA Dog Show Sept 27 and 28, 2008. He was awarded his International and National Junghund/Puppy titles and went onto a Non-Sporting Group # 2, with 8 contenders and a Group #1 BRED BY EXHIBITOR Puppy.

FCI INT/NAT JH, Grand CH Marquis Diamond Code of Silence, aka Cody, received his 5th Champion Win by Judge Danny Broussard at the Rancho Cordoa CA UKC Show sponsered by the Nor Cal APBT Club on Aug 31, 2008.

This picture was Taken Ring Side of our Grand Champion Cody following his win on Sunday. Maryann Steurer of Coloma Catahoulas was taken by Cody as he waited so patiently for us to return from the ring. Many thanks to the Catahoula Dog folks for watching him until we were done showing our girls Chloe and Missy.

Cody is now our 4th Grand Champion and our 3rd Home-Bred Grand Champ. Cody will remain in coat and continue to condition with his white sister, Grand CH Chloe into 2009. We are hopeful their show careers will contiune and make the family proud!

The 2008 Final Breed Ranking for the United Kennel Club TOP TEN SHOW DOG Competition in CONFORMATION was completed and our GRCH Cody was awarded Seventh for the Breed.

GRCH Cody Completed his CH and GRCH awards in 2008, owner handled. CONGRATS CODY!

We are PROUD and Honored to announce our new Silver puppy dog, BPISS Marquis Diamond-Aurak Bonsante. Bonser is the offspring of AM CH Matisse-Aurak Silver Skies X Pinafore SeaSprite, DOB 05/08/08.

Bonser as we call him, was shown in a NLC, Specialty Show in Loomis, CA on Saturday October 18, 2008 and was awarded BEST PUPPY IN SHOW SPECIALTY, NLC in an impressive class of 7 puppies. This was our baby boy Bonser's FIRST time in the ring, and he was owner-handled by Momma Susan.

Bonser began his Conformation show career November 2008 in UKC and by January 11, 2009, he was FCI NAT/INT, BPISS UKC CH Marquis Diamond - Aurak Bonsante. Bonser won in the UKC Venue Best Pup in Show Specialty and Champion by Dec 26, 2008. Bonser went onto the International Show in Santa Rosa CA Jan 10 and 11, 2009, finishing his Puppy National and International Titles taking one win as best Bred by Puppy in Breed.

On January 24 and 25, 2009, we went to Phoenix AZ for the UKC show held at Cortez Park. We stayed with Lori and Richard Horst of Harmony Mountain Hunting Pudels. We all had a GREAT weekend both at the show and visiting.

Our UKC/INT CH Bonser, won Best of Breed and Group # 1 on SUNDAY Jan 25, 2009, making his first win toward his grand in UKC.

Jan 26, 2009, Monday, CH Bonser flew from the Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix AZ, to his new Temporary home in Killeen, TEXAS to live with his Co-Breeder, Kathryn Bolin of Aurak Standard Poodles to begin his AKC puppy show career.

Kathryn put him in his new puppy clip and Loves him! UKC/INT CH Bonser will begin his AKC show career in late-February. Kathryn wanted to show us his newest pictures in clip. Stay tuned for updates!

UKC CH / FCI INT/NAT CH Marquis Diamond-Aurak Bonsante pictured January 25, 2009 with Judge Rick Gann and Owner/Handler Susan Cook winning Best of Breed/Group #1 in Phoenix, AZ.

Bonser is now in Killeen, Texas at Aurak Standard Poodles with Co-Breeder, Kathryn Bolin. Kathryn will start Bonser in his AKC career February, 2009. Watch for them in the Texas Circut!

Cheryl Thiesen, cropped to give you a larger view of the pups, is evaluating Am/CAN CH Pinafore Diamond Boulevardier X Pinafore Sea Sprite pups, Alex (white) and Missy (Marquis Diamond Miss Conduct), our silver Show Girl.

These pictures (and those above) are from our very First Litter between Am/CAN CH Pinafore Diamond Boulevardier X Pinafore Sea Sprite. These pups are playing in our backyard during the construction phase at our home in Northern California. We took this litter of 8 to Carson Valley, NV to the home of Daryl and Cheryl Thiessen of "Bragg About Poodles" to be graded.

From this litter, on the recommendation of Daryl and Cheryl, we kept "Marquis Diamond Miss Conduct." We call her Missy. Missy was shown on the AKC West Coast Conformation Circuit, handled by Antonia Fillingim of Stockton, California. Missy is now home following her puppy career, growing more coat and conditioning. We hope to get her back out in 2008.

We placed and followed the progress of many of our puppies in their new homes and lives. Many of them have excelled in Conformation, Agility, Obedience, Therapy for the Disabled, and Service careers. In these show pictures, Missy is shown with her handler, Antonia, during an AKC Carson City NV event. These puppies had Exceptional Movement, noting wonderful reach and drive. They move like they are "Floating on Air."

We established our Foundation with Pinafore Standard Poodles, Penny Harney. When I watched the Pinafore poodles move in the ring, I knew that was what I wanted, and it had to be SILVER!

This is a puppy that comes along ONCE IN A LIFETIME.......

UKC GRCH Mithril - Marquis Diamond 1st Edition, aka "Bryce," DOB 10/26/07 went to her first conformation show in the Non-Licensed Novice Puppy classes in Sparks, Nevada on April 19 and 20, 2008, acheiving Best Puppy in SHOW, Twice.

Bryce has Reach and Drive, a Strong personality, and a Want to show and perform in the conformation ring.

She was awarded her 4th CHAMPION win by Pat Johnson, JUDGE at the UKC show Saturday, June 28th 2008 in Rancho Cordova CA.

UKC GRCH Bryce went onto winning Best of Breed and GROUP # 1 handled by Susan Cook. Bryce is a JOY to show ANYTIME and ANYWHERE!

Bryce is now in STOCKTON CA with her AKC handler Antonia Fillingim. Watch for them in the AKC California Circut this year 2008. We have HIGH hopes for Bryce and Antonia!

Bryce is co-owned by Marquis Diamond Standards and Carolyn Caroll of Mithril Standard Poodles of Kempner, Texas. Bryce was bred by Ashley Gambrell of Ashvery Standard Poodles in Dallas Texas. Her parents are Am CH Antigua Distinctly Ashvery (white) and Mithril Aldea Lil Bubbly (blue). Pedigree.

UKC GRCH Mithril - Marquis Diamond 1st Edition, aka BRYCE, was shown at the AKC Conformation Show in Carson City, Nevada, Sept 27 and 28, 2008. Bryce was handled by Antonia Fillingim of Stockton CA, and they are off to a GREAT START. Bryce is starting in the 9 to 12 MO classes and went RESERVE this weekend. She has been our rising star and we are proud of her. Bryce is the 3rd pup in the group shot and really growing GREAT coat. CONGRATS BRYCE and ANTONIA!

UKC CH / FCI BIS BBE/ INT/NAT CH Marquis Diamond Monroe the Magician is pictured receiving his Best in SHOW, Bred By WINS by Judges Mike Loller and Donnelle Richards January 10, 2009 in Santa Rosa, CA. This was a VERY Impressive win against stiff competition. CONGRATS TO MONROE!

MULTI-CHAMPION Monroe is Owned by Kathryn Gleason and Susan Cook, He is the Silver son of AM/CAN CH Boulie X Diamond Deidra, DOB 06/07/08.

Multi-Champion Monroe will begin his AKC conformation career in 2009, owner-handled. We wish Kathryn and Monroe much luck with their show endeavors.

Pictured are some candid shots taken at the Oroville CA Wade Arena Dec 26 - 29 , 2008 at the last show of the season for the United Kennel Club.

We attended with 3 of our co owners and acheived titles on 3 of our puppies. We showed a total of 6 entries for the week.

We finished UKC CH Marquis Diamond Monroe the Magician (AM/CAN CH Boulie X Diamond Deidra Son) AND UKC Marquis Diamond - Aurak Bonsante ( AM CH Skylor X SeaSprite Son).

Above are some Candid shots of our end of the year, 4 day / 8 show cluster. Jr Handler Mya showed our INT / GRCH Missy too!

We went onto the FCI International Show in Santa Rosa CA on JAN 10 and 11, 2009. We titled our pups in the National and International Venues. We will update their stats when the pictures arrive.

Stay tuned for Cody and his 2008 Show career for his Grand Title and his International debut. We have LOT's of Dog Show Travel plans for this year! We will see what He grows into and if the AKC circut is for him!

Chloe won the Variety in one show and will again go out in March 2008 to compete for her UKC Conformation Championship Title. Chloe was shown by Helen Satterfield (My Mon) and I , Susan.

Then, our UKC GR CH Chloe won her CHAMPION CLASS for her 2nd Legg to her GRAND Title at the Rancho Cordova CA show under UKC Judge Debbie Orwin Sunday June 29, 2008. CH Chloe won her CHAMP CLASS, BREED and Group # 2 handled by Helen Satterfield. Helen is 86 years old and having a great time showing the Standard poodles!

Our little lady is growing coat and looking quite stunning in her new continental cut. We will continue to show her this year 2008 while she and her brother Cody mature and show us what they can do for us in the conformation circut.

We strongly support and recommend the Junior Showmanship Program for the UKC and AKC kennel clubs.

This is Mya Rose and she is 6 years old showing our GR CH Marquis Diamond Miss Conduct at the Rancho Cordova and Sparks NV shows this June 2008.

Mya is quite the little handler. She is a Sub Jr as she is 6 and the judge, AL Orwin told Brian and I she out showed us! Many thanks to Mya for helping us with our line up this summer.

Mya is the Grandaughter of Kathy Thomas of Oak Leaf Kennels in Loomis, CA (http://presagirls.tripod.com). Cathy is pictured here with her Top Ten-Rated Pressa, GR CH Armando. Cathy and Mya are a regular on the West Coast Show Circut and doing LOTS of WINNING!

Mya is currently showing a GR CH Staffie Bull Terrier named Sugar. I am sure they will sweep the circut this next year in Juniors.

March 28, 2008, we took Chloe, Cody and Bryce to Phoenix, AZ to visit our extended Poodle family. We had Heather Bryant of Absolutely Fabulous Mobile Grooming (and Prodigy Poodles) meet us at Harmony Mountain Hunting Pudels for a Groomathon.

Heather cut Cody and Chloe into "Pattern" so they can grow coat and mature into their new adult Continental Hair Cuts. A Standard Poodle is shown in Puppy Trim until they are 12 months old and are then cut into pattern, growing hair until they are mature enough to continue in their conformation show career.

Grand Champions Cody and Chloe are litter mates (DOB 04/24/07). They are the offspring of AM CH DancingCloud Coolhand Lucas (Silver) X Pinafore Hail Storm (Silver).

We showed these puppies in the UKC to their initial conformation titles and will grow them out to see what they can do as adults in the circut.

The poodle coat must grow and fill in before they can go back out and show in conformation. Many times after a pup is cut into pattern or their adult trim, it takes sometimes until they are close to 2 years old to again be competative in the ring.

Poodles are one of the harder breeds to show in conformation mainly due to the commitiment to the conditioning and care of their coat.

Our GR UKC CHAMPION Missy won her 3rd and 4th Champion Wins SATURDAY June 28th under JUDGES, Barbra Marin and SUNDAY June 29th under, Al Orwin at the Rancho Cordova CA UKC Show.

UKC GR CH Missy went onto win Best of Breed and Group # 1 under Judge Barbra Marin.

UKC CH Davight's Diamond Heart of the Ocean, AKA Rosette is now a UKC Champion. Rose finished her Championship under Judge Debbie Orwin at the Sparks NV show July 13, 2008.

Rose is our FIRST RED STANDARD POODLE to have completed her title and will go onto her GRAND CHAMPION competition in 2008 and 2009.

We are so proud of her and how she has matured into a fine, young lady, and a CHAMP TOO!

Rose is a great girl, red in color and the apple of our eye. She is a sweet one and flashy. CONGRATS ROSE and keep them coming!

UKC CHAMPION Pinafore Diamond Hail Storm won her 3 competition wins this weekend at the Rancho Cordova CA show June 28 and 29, 2008.

CH Hailey was awarded her Major wins under Barbra Marin and Pat Johnson Saturday June 28, 2008 and Debbie Orwin June 29, 2008.

UKC Champion Hailey is the Proud Momma of our 2 Specials CH Chloe and CH Cody. Hailey was shown by Terri Meyers of Monticello MN in the AKC circut in 2005 and will now officaially RETIRE.

Hailey has given us a great gift in our 2 up and coming stars CH Chloe and CH Cody. Thank you Hailey! We cannot ask her for more!

Pictured is Am/CAN CH Pinafore Diamond Boulevardier August 20, 2004 at the Heartland of America Poodle Specialty in Kansas City, Missouri. Boulie is shown by Terri Meyers and Kristen, Terri's niece. He WON the Variety at the Specialty. The judge was Kathey MacFarland.

Boulie won from the Puppy Dog Class 9 to 12 months, first place, Winners Dog, Best of Winners, Best of Opposites and BEST PUPPY in Show. This win was Boulie's FIRST MAJOR WIN. Boulie was a USA Champion in 5 weekends . . .

We were so jazzed ringside it took our breath away. There were many poodles in the specialty on that Friday night and my mom and I were ringside in Kansas City, Missouri to watch. What a GREAT 5 day vacation.

The next year (September 2005), the Heartland of America Poodle Specialty was held in St. Joseph, Missouri, along with the Poodle Club of America Regional. Pinafore Diamond Hailstorm was shown in the 12 to 18 month Puppy Class and went 4 out of 9. We were ringside for a great weekend and saw all of the wonderful poodles in the show.

To care and protect the poodle coat takes alot of commitment to the top line, specifically the Ears, neck and shoulder hair. Wrapping and banding becomes necessary as the coat grows. The wraps and bands are sold in many colors, as well as other specialty show coat products at: www.Laineeltd.com