Standard Poodles of Forest Lakes

12/20/2024

A comparison of 'doodle' breeders and ethical breeders.

https://youtu.be/7qZG-o0sD_8

I don't want a show dog, I just want a pet = I want a cheap dog that may end up costing me thousands in vet bills.

12/19/2024

🎄"Out of the blue" incidents occur at this time of year and there is a lot more stress for our dogs (yes... stress can also be from positive experiences).
This holiday season dogs will be communicating with us.
We need to start to hear what they are saying.
Is that sudden "goofy" behaviour around the visitors from being happy, over excited or fear?
YOU know you are about to have many visitors, noise, children and maybe another dog visit the house....dogs do not and suddenly their quiet home is now loud, exciting and even scary for some.
Be prepared and have an action plan if you start to recognise your dog is starting to show signs they may be uncomfortable around what is happening in their own home.
They need supervision at this time of year, they need check ins from you and we need to help them when we see there is a possible emotional escalation happening.
These are certainly not all communication signals dogs give us....but this is a great start to help us recognise some new ones they may show at this time of year that we may have never seen before.
This dog training handout is available through abcdogsnz.com

12/19/2024

Health testing is not cheap. Showing is definitely not cheap. This is a calculation of what I spend on each dog before they are considered for a litter.

Conformation showing is the evaluation of breeding stock, similar to horses and farm animals. We pay judges to determine if our dog(s) adhere to the breed standard in structure/looks and temperament. At least 3 judges have to agree.

Total spend is shown in the second image.

Every breed/breeder/handler will have variations - this isn't written in stone. For my poodles, it is the bare minimum.

12/19/2024

Phoenix's eye exam was stuck in the process. I sent an email last evening and they fixed it this morning! Great job, OFA!

Phoenix will be 2 in March, but we do not breed our females just because they turn two years and can earn CHIC certification. We prefer to wait until they are closer to three years old, when they are more mature and ready to be mommas. She will get her hips done in the spring and then we may start looking for an apricot (or black carrying apricot) stud.

12/19/2024

Reactive dog❓💥
I know so many people really do struggle with reactive dogs.
This looks a bit complicated.....but there is also a video attached in the comments that helps go through this step by step.
If you feel like you are banging your head against a brick wall and NOTHING is helping....try this and add both steps talked about in the video.
You really CAN make a huge difference.
This dog training graphic is available as a dog training handouts, client use or even if you want a copy to refer back to.
Available from abcdogsnz.com

12/18/2024

Rhett is also updated on eyes. Hoping there is a clinic in January for cardiac.

12/18/2024

Valkyrie's first tests! Her DNA tests have either been sent off to the lab or are waiting to go as I prepare to ship hers along with other dogs' tests to one of the labs.

12/18/2024

The beautiful momma Katie also had updates done. It is nice to be able to do thyroid at home any time it's warranted, but OFA won't record those home results printed from the thermal printer. But I keep the printed results in each dog's folder in case we ever need to go back and compare.

12/18/2024

Callista had an appointment at the beginning of December to get her hips done, but she decided to go into heat the week prior. We are rescheduled for later January. We were able to get cardiac, eyes and dentition done.

12/16/2024

🎤⬇️ BUT....the really tricky thing with this is we can also reward what we do NOT want and that can start a whole new issue.
Timing is key.
Is there another behaviour being shown when you reward ❓If a dog jumps to get a reward, have you inadvertently rewarded using paws on you?
If there is barking, have you accidently begun to reward that ? Even with touch?
Every dogs reward system is different, many dogs will enjoy food while others really do have their own currency, such as a toy or praise.
This educational handout is available abcdogsnz.com

12/16/2024

At the vet. 😊

12/12/2024

Titer Talk:
https://standardpoodlesofforestlakes.com/understanding-canine-titer-testing-a-guide-for-pet-owners/

12/11/2024

On page 20 of the 2024 Poodle Variety stud issue is the sire (owned by Lakeridge Standard Poodles) to our beautiful white girl litter.

12/11/2024

The Stud issue of Poodle Variety is out! Look for our boy on page 47 Stepheni Lazar.

12/11/2024

We attended 13 UKC shows this year, and several consisted of just one-day drop-ins.

From oldest to youngest:

Feia: U-CH Wish Upon a Firestar Reverie of Forest Lakes NA AXJ NF CGC
U-CH Alice in Wonderland Mon Salai CGC TKI ATD [Penelope] x AM CH NBOB MBIS MRBIS RBISS AM CH U-SGCH Canen Gossamer Stardust of Forest Lakes RACEA SPOT-ON [Romeo] **
● AKC OA
● AKC MXJ
● AKC MJB
● VIP VCX

Katie: Am CH MBIS MRBIS U-SGCH Katmary’s Rainbow (of Forest Lakes) CGC TKN DCAT RACEA DASH TDx2
BIS CH, INT CH, CH Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia, Serbia, Switzerland, JrCH Russia Star Sapphire Big Deal With The Wones x Best Junior of Breed Eurasia 2018, Class Winner at EDS 2018, Belarus Winner 2018, JrCH Russia-Belarus, CH Poland-Belarus-Russia-RKF Nord Forest Makes People Talk **
● AKC DCAT
● UKC Sapphire Gemstone
● UKC Best in Show
● UKC 8 Best of Breed awards
● UKC 6 Group 1 awards
● UKC 1 Group 2 award
● UKC RACEA
● UKC Total Dog x 2

Dior: BIS U-GRCH Sophia Tigrato Dior of Forest Lakes BCAT CGCA TKN RACEN DASH
U-CH Sarafina Amaris Noir of Forest Lakes RN CGC TKI ATD VCX RACEA SPOT-ON [Piper] x AM CH NBOB MBIS MRBIS RBISS AM CH U-SGCH Canen Gossamer Stardust of Forest Lakes RACEA SPOT-ON [Romeo]
● UKC Best in Show
● UKC 1 Best of Breed award

Callista: Am CH U-GRCH Asha Over the Moon (at Forest Lakes) BCAT RACEN
Asha High Mesa By St. Etienne’s x RUS CH, RKF CH, UA CH, RUS/UA/RFK/UK JCH, Am CH Amore Bello Jazz Mann **
● AKC Championship
● UKC 1 Best of Breed
● UKC 1 Group 2

Gwen: U-CH Forest Lakes Marvel-ous Secret Identity
U-GRCH Canen Gossamer Starlight of Forest Lakes BCAT DASH CGCA TKI ACT1J VCX [Porsche] x U-GRCH RACEN Sapphire’s Hard to Get BCAT CGCA TKN ATD VCX DASH UWP SPOT-ON [Rhett] **
● UKC Championship

Phoenix: U-GRCH Forest Lakes Forged in Fire DASH BCAT
U-CH Wish Upon a Firestar Reverie of Forest Lakes MX MXJ MJB XF CGC [Feia] x U-GRCH En Tour’s Trail Blazer of Forest Lakes CGC TKN SPOT-ON [Blaze] **
● AKC BCAT
● UKC Grand Championship
● UKC DASH

Artie: U-GRCH Forest Lakes Work of Art VHMP VHMA RATI URO1 TD
U-CH Sarafina Amaris Noir of Forest Lakes RN CGC TKI ATD VCX RACEA SPOT-ON [Piper] x U-GRCH RACEN Sapphire’s Hard to Get BCAT CGCA TKN ATD VCX DASH UWP SPOT-ON [Rhett] **
● AKC CGCA
● AKC RATI
● UKC UR01
● UKC Total Dog
● VIP VC

Alyria: U-CH Fbp-FL Let the Rumors Begin
Bear Coves American Dream [Wanda] x AM CH UKC GRCH FA’s Floyd B. Poodle [Poo] **
● UKC Championship

Valkyrie: U-CH Brienwood’s Asgardian Warrior at Forest Lakes
U-CH Brienwood’s Mother of Dragons [Dee] x Zhemchuzhina Sibiri Hugh Grant **
● UKC Championship

Lupin: U-CH Forest Lakes Beau Monde Alleurs
U-GRCH Beatrice’s Diamond of Forest Lakes [Daphne] x U-GRCH En Tour’s Trail Blazer of Forest Lakes CGC TKN SPOT-ON [Blaze] **
● UKC Championship

Mini: Forest Lakes She Makes it Look EZ!
Am CH MBIS MRBIS U-SGCH Katmary’s Rainbow (of Forest Lakes) CGC TKN DCAT RACEA DASH TDx2 [Katie] x MBIS BISS MRBIS Can GCHG Am GCH Litilann’s Wintergarden Style N’ Eaze [EZ] **
● UKC Multiple Best Puppy in Show
● UKC Multiple Reserve Best Puppy in Show
● UKC 1st Place Female Puppy in her class at Premier Nationals
● UKC Best Female Puppy at Premier Nationals

Keishi: RBPIS Forest Lakes Tahitian Pearl
U-GRCH Canen Gossamer Starlight of Forest Lakes BCAT DASH CGCA TKI ACT1J VCX [Porsche] x AM CH U-CH Kissme’s Sterling Spoon N Time to Shine [Sterling] **
● UKC Reserve Best Puppy in Show
● UKC 2nd Place Female Puppy in her class at Premier Nationals

Cece: MBPIS RBPIS Forest Lakes Cece Me at the Top CGCA CGCU TKN RN SPOT-ON
U-GRCH Beatrice’s Diamond of Forest Lakes [Daphne] x U-GRCH RACEN Meeker’s Dark Knight of Forest Lakes CGC TKN [Deacon] **
● AKC CGC
● AKC CGCA
● AKC CGCU
● AKC TKN
● AKC RN
● UKC Multiple Best Puppy in Show
● UKC Reserve Best Puppy in Show
● UKC SPOT-ON

Dusty: MBPIS RBPIS Forest Lakes Stardust Legacy in Diamonds
U-GRCH Beatrice’s Diamond of Forest Lakes [Daphne] x U-GRCH RACEN Meeker’s Dark Knight of Forest Lakes CGC TKN [Deacon] **
● UKC Multiple Best Puppy in Show
● UKC Reserve Best Puppy in Show

OWNER/HANDLERS

Gemini & Elizabeth: Celestial Dream of Forest Lakes CGCA TKE ATT VHMP VHMA VSWB STAR RATN FDC FITB RN RAT VC
U-CH RACEN Sarafina Amaris Noir of Forest Lakes CGC ATD RN TKI SPOT-ON VIP-VCX [Piper] x U-CH RACEN Meeker’s Dark Knight of Forest Lakes CGC TKN [Deacon]:
● Working Service Dog
● AKC TKP
● AKC TKE
● AKC STAR
● AKC RATN
● AKC FDC
● AKC FITB
● AKC RN
● VIP VC

Juliette and Crystal: Forest Lakes Beacon of Hope VHMP VHMA TKI
U-CH Sarafina Amaris Noir of Forest Lakes RN CGC TKI ATD VCX RACEA SPOT-ON [Piper] x U-GRCH RACEN Sapphire’s Hard to Get BCAT CGCA TKN ATD VCX DASH UWP SPOT-ON [Rhett] **
● AKC TKI
● Service Dog in Training
● Comfort Dog in Training

Standard Poodles of Forest Lakes LLC and I, as an individual, continued our participation as:
● AKC Breeder of Merit
● AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T.
● AKC Registered Kennel Name
● AKC Evaluator
• Canine Good Citizen, CGC Advanced and CGC Urban
• AKC Temperament Test
• S.T.A.R. Puppy
• Virtual Home manners
• Trick Dog
● AKC Fetch Judge
● 4-H Judge – 2024 County 4H Shows (outside of my county) and 2024 Michigan State 4H Show
● 4-H Gold Star Volunteer Leader (Dog Club)
● UKC SPOT Evaluator

I participated in several educational opportunities this year; although less than previous years since my teaching load at the university is at 180% of full time. I completed, or participated in, the following courses and activities:
● AKC Club Development Department’s Show Chair Education
● AKC’s DNA Testing and Breeding Decisions
● AKC’s Hip Score Report: Understanding Hip Radiographs
● Versatility in Poodles’ Monthly Mentorship Education Webinars
● Good Dog’s Manage Your Brood Female: Throughout Pregnancy to Repeat Breeding
● MSU Extension’s 4-H Volunteers' Guide to Parliamentary Procedure
● MSU Extension’s Oh, the Places 4-H Can Take Youth
● MSU Extension’s Ways Volunteers Can Spark Big Dreams and Future Career
● MSU Extension’s Positive Youth Development 101: Building Strong Relationships Through Every Stage
● MSU Extension and Mecosta/Osceola Counties CMHCM’s Social Media Safety
● Fostered two puppies out of Kentucky who hadn’t been seen by a vet. The boy had a very large umbilical hernia and needed immediate surgery. Placed the pups into very loving homes.
● Authored an article for United Poodle Association (UPA) on health testing for puppy buyers
● Created educational graphics for UPA’s table at Premier Nationals’ Boulevard of Breeds
● Authored handout on Therapy Dogs for UPA’s table at Premier Nationals’ Boulevard of Breeds
● Created infographics for UPA for wicket usage and products allowed/not allowed in UKC
● Authored and published my Ultimate Puppy Guide
● Authored and published Evaluating Structure Guide

12/08/2024

Holding Court litter: The wee one caught up to one sister in weight. Our Princess is identified by no color of polish.

12/07/2024

This good boy came out to run around the show ring with us last weekend. Callista loved him on sight. He was so sweet!

Mama Dee sons Martin and Good Boy Fred.

Who couldn't love a Mama Dee son ?

Martin and Fred are maternal brothers as they both call Dee Mama.

Mama Dee is also known as UKC Champion Brienwoods Mother Of Dragons.

Mama Dee is a multiple producer of AKC, Canadian and UKC Champions.

Martin's sire is Poo-Daddy / AKC Champion and UKC Grand Champion FA'S Floyd B Poodle.

Fred's sire is Mister / AKC Champion Kaylen's 5-Star Mister Right.

Message for information on your own Dee son . ( Fred )

Martin is loved by Stepheni Lazar at Floyd B. Poodle and Michele Harvey at Standard Poodles of Forest Lakes .

12/07/2024

I love them so much!