Blind Monkey Farms

08/28/2024

Delightful news! Our OFA hip results are in, and one of the three is good! I'm eagerly anticipating the rest of the results!

OFA

08/07/2024

Scent all about scent

07/08/2024

07/08/2024

Makala was learning only 3 yes ago.

07/07/2024

He will be remembered in the poodle world.

Kaz Hosaka was a staple in the US dog show community for over 45 years. He was a mentor, friend, supporter of the next generation, and a role model to all. Within the dog show family, the go-to saying when speaking about Kaz was, "Always be yourself, unless you can be Kaz, then always be Kaz."

Today, we’re sharing our community’s stories and thoughts on Kaz Hosaka. https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/remembering-kaz-hosaka/

06/25/2024

Free of charge😏

OBVIOUSLY verifying car is off, no AC, call police, record time stamp, check locally to look for owner and only if dog is in distress and it's life or death.

Then it's on and I'll take whatever comes my way

For the internet thugs, please educate yourself on CA Bill AB 797

Immunity from all civil or criminal charges 🫶

06/25/2024

The Kaz Hosaka Memorial Donation to Benefit Take The Lead

As we mourn the sudden passing of famed professional handler and poodle breeder Kaz Hosaka, many are asking what is being done to pay tribute to this amazing man.

Those who knew this great dog man, or had a brief encounter with him, remark about his kind demeanor toward everyone he met, and most were amazed by his humility. Remarks on social media included, “He was truly a gentleman.” “I was in awe.” “He was so kind and humble.” “He was so kind and gracious.” “He was handsome and charming and professional.”

Everyone who showed dogs admired Kaz’s master grooming skills that were matched by his soft hands and ability to get the best out of his charges.

Kaz’s wife, Roxanne Wolf, asked that, in lieu of flowers, contributions to Take The Lead in memory of Kaz would be appreciated. She said, “Dog shows were his life, and those in the dog show community were his family.”

Those wishing to honor Kaz with a donation to Take The Lead can go to https://takethelead.org/donation/. There is an option to dedicate the gift “In Memory of”.

All donations will be sent a receipt as well as an acknowledgement to Roxanne.

Photo ©Congleton Dog Photography - [email protected]

06/11/2024

If people don't like you, it's okay. You only need to be concerned when dogs don't like you, then it's time for some reflection.

06/01/2024

This is why you crate training EVERY Dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edit; more wonderful news...Carmella, a dog thought deceased, the crate saved her life. Found the last dog!! Post in comments. This is Blue. Sadly, Blue lost his owner, one of "our own" in the dog show community, Patti Sontag, in the tornado that rolled through AR. Blue was the last of Patti's dogs to be located. sadly, a couple of her dogs were lost as well. BUT, this is also a teaching experience. imagine your dog lost and panicked. but CRATE TRAINED. when he could not be caught, running panicked, from people, his home, his owner, everything he knows is GONE & he went through all that horror... but he knows crates offer security, plus this live trap would be baited with food. Thankfully, knowing crates are secure, he went in and was caught. what a relief to everyone involved. pet owners, crate train your dogs, you never know when it will be needed, having to evacuate to a shelter, lost and needing caught. it never hurts, it also keeps them from chewing and eating things, that can kill them, when young, and you can't supervise! Thankful for small Blessings.

05/16/2024

Poodle breeders, this one is for you. What qualities do you feel present and future breeders need most concern themselves with as they breed future generations of your breed? Do you feel your breed standards are adequately worded to protect these qualities?

05/16/2024

Congrats team Sage on Best in Show at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show! Very well deserved!!!