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Expert Advice: Agility
Junior Handler Spotlight: Sasha Zitter and Poodle, Jinx
The European Open Junior (EOJ) event in Europe brings the best of agility to a world stage. Seventeen-year-old Sasha Zitter is one of 19 Juniors headed to Switzerland this year as part of the only International Junior Agility team in the United States. For her, this year's event is particularly special, as it is her third and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-sasha-zitter/
| March 29, 2019

Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Nicole Sugai of Targa Poodles
Just like the beauty-pageant queen who is a member of Mensa, the Poodle sometimes gets swept away in an unfair stereotype: These perfectly coiffed show dogs are also amazingly smart and versatile. Nicole Sugai of Targa Poodles in Saline, Michigan, knows that firsthand: A second-generation Poodle breeder together with her mom Patti Jason and sister […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-poodle-breeder-nicole-sugai/
| September 21, 2018

Expert Advice: News
This Standard Poodle is the Best Companion Dog for a Boy With Autism
This Standard Poodle is one of five, loyal companion dogs who won the 19th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). The winners will be honored at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida, December 15-16, 2018. Some relationships resonate more deeply with time. In the case of 13-year-old […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/this-standard-poodle-is-the-best-companion-dog-for-a-boy-with-autism/
| September 19, 2018

Sports & Events
Poodle Club of America Junior Education
What’s up With the Poodle Club of America Juniors? Well…They are up to learning and achieving and experiencing and forming great friendships with poodles in tow! This year at PCA there were 9 entries in Conformation as well as 2 entries in Obedience and Agility. Congratulations to EVERY Junior who was able to attend, experience […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/poodle-club-america-junior-education/
| June 8, 2018

Dog Breeds
Poodle (Toy)
Despite his diminutive size, the Toy Poodle stands proudly among dogdom’s true aristocrats. Beneath the curly, low-allergen coat is an elegant athlete and companion for all reasons and seasons.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/poodle-toy/
| May 1, 2018

Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Oksana Fagenboym of Rock ‘n Rolla Poodles
AKC Breeder of Merit Oksana Fagenboym, of Rock ’n Rolla Poodles, was born in Ukraine and has lived with dogs all her life. As a little girl, she picked up puppies and kittens from the street and brought them home. Unfortunately, her family could not keep them because they lived in a hostel. So, they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-oksana-fagenboym-rock-n-rolla-poodles/
| January 29, 2018

Dog Breeds
Poodle (Standard)
Whether Standard, Miniature, or Toy, and either black, white, or apricot, the Poodle stands proudly among dogdom’s true aristocrats. Beneath the curly, low-allergen coat is an elegant athlete and companion for all reasons and seasons.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/poodle-standard/
| November 6, 2017
Sports & Events
Junior Event: Poodle Club of America
Poodle Club of America Juniors What a GREAT TIME for PCA Juniors! While entries around the country statistically show a slow decline, the Junior entries at the 2015 PCA Nationals were greater than 90% of Parent Clubs in the United States. Juniors participated in several disciplines, as well as two new attendees that joined us […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/upcoming-junior-clinics/junior-event-poodle-club-of-america/
| October 26, 2017
Canine Partners
Busy Texas Poodle Earns Highest Therapy Dog Title
QT Kisses THDD CGC owned by Pat Storlie of San Antonio, TX QT Kisses is a 9-year-old Toy Poodle who has been a therapy dog for nearly six years with Therapy Animals of San Antonio. She visits three facilities every week, including a school where students read to her because she is a StoryTails Dog. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/busy-texas-poodle-earns-highest-therapy-dog-title/
| June 1, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Poodle Gives Birth To Record Number of Puppies
On August 28th, Crystal Diamond RD, a standard Poodle, had a litter of 16 puppies. We'll give you a moment to let that sink in... Yup, 16 PUPPIES. According to the Jamestown Sun, Crystal's owner, Kelli Hewitt, believes that they have tied the record for the largest standard Poodle litter. 16 certainly is a lot […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/poodle-gives-birth-to-record-number-of-puppies/
| November 3, 2016