Located in Corpus Christi, TX, placing special emphasis on service work, but also performance/family
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Some fun in the rain this morning while us girls sit on the patio. The dogs love when it rains. Our house, not so much. Tons of doggy foot prints all throughout the house haha Even the old man Rumour got in on the action and acted half his age (he’s close to 12!).
Are you playing in the rain today? Do your dogs enjoy it?
The super spunky Schatzi actually sat still long enough for a few pictures. She’s a doll and growing up so nice. She’s charismatic but super respectful with a fabulous on/off switch. We adore our “little treasure”.
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Congrats to Freja and Christina! Freja earned her RATN (Novice Barn Hunt) title at the barn hunt trial this weekend! We’re so proud of them both!
It is so important for any dog, intended to be a parent, to have complete and full testing done. This is to help ensure we aren’t passing forward any bad health genes.
Carrying himself proudly, the Poodle has about him an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to himself. They are an active, intelligent, and elegant breed that is well known for their versatility.
Are you interested in a Standard Poodle? The OFA, working with the Poodle Club of America, recommends the following basic health screening tests for all breeding stock of Standard Poodles:
- Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
- ACVO Eye Exam
Health Elective (one of the following):
- Autoimmune Thyroiditis
- Sebaceous Adenitis
- Cardiac Exam (Basic, Advanced, or Standard Congenital Cardiac Exam)
Dogs meeting these basic health screening requirements are issued Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) numbers. For potential puppy buyers, CHIC certification is a good indicator the breeder responsibly factors good health into their selection criteria.
For more information about the Standard Poodle, please visit the parent club website: https://poodleclubofamerica.org/
For more information about the CHIC program, check out the OFA: https://ofa.org/chic-programs/
We love these three super special pups!
Pooter- dark blue collar male- is absolutely adorable and very happy go lucky with an outgoing, go-getter, personality. He has higher energy but not the highest of the litter. He is very confident and biddable. His highest reinforcer was food. Then play and affection from handler. Last was retrieve. I like that he wants affection but is also independent and does his own thing.
Porsche- white collar girl- also a very happy go lucky pup but with less energy than her brothers. She has what we call a moderate energy level. During her temperament testing, we recognized that food was her highest reinforcer, then retrieve, and then play and affection from her handler. She enjoys games and tasks. She is independent and would be happy to do games on her own. She is expected to be an average size.
Polar Bear- grey collar apricot boy- PB is highly energetic and very confident. He is more dependent than the other two and would do best in an active home with an experienced owner/handler. He is very birdy and prey driven. Food is his highest desire, then play/affection and then retrieve. But all were high desires. He is expected to be a larger standard. He gets very excited with new things and will do great with lots of socialization.
Sweet Aunt Sparkles and babies enjoying some sunshine today. We have one, possibly two, spots (one spot will hopefully be for service or therapy work) open back up on this litters reservation list. Babies will have their temperament testing done a week from Monday and structural evaluations next week as well. Then, once we’ve made our selection, we will begin matching puppies with homes. We’re so excited to see who is whose!!!!!
We’re two weeks old and as precious as can be! Eyes are opening and ears are hearing. It’s a precious stage and we’re loving every minute.
I adore this girl! Her spunky attitude combined with her goofball confidence is a blast, not to mention her looks are impeccable. She’s the whole package!
Some of the fun shots from yesterday’s “play day” photo shoot with our friend Sara Clarke Knaeble. We decided to wait until the very end for any water (or chance of…) shots. It was a good decision because these girls love the water and will get in it every chance they get!
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The gorgeous and ever talented Nova showing off today at the Oso Wetlands. She was a hit with the nature kids too!
Sweet girl .the.service.dog helped her momma travel to/from Texas and Arizona over the last few weeks via train. She assisted her with several@things, but icing on the cake was that she did DPT on her sister too. Way to go Lupe and mom and thanks to for the picture!
PSA: not Poodle related haha
Our Ziggy took Winners Reserve this morning up against several very nice girls at the Corpus Christi Kennel Club show. A special thanks to the wonderful judge Mrs. Anne Savory Bolus for consideration of our (very inexperienced- both me and her) special girl! Thanks to Vicki and Bob with for allowing us the opportunity to enjoy, love and show Ziggy! More to come as we continue over the weekend.
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This girl, she keeps us on our toes! Sparkles is funny, sweet, cuddly, goofy, bouncy, pouncy, energized, and a many more things. You can definitely see each of these adjectives in these pictures. Which is your favorite? ❤️ 🐩 ❤️
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I cannot recommend this program enough to anyone and everyone with a puppy or dog!
Introducing “Sparkles”! Formally known as Pageantry’s Agape Shoulda Put A Ring On It. Thanks to Chrystal Cullen Striegel for an amazing girl to love and Natalie for the assist in getting her to Texas! We are so in love!!!!!!
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Why doodle when you get the same look, if you choose, when you groom your poodle? This is not my pic collage but I wanted to share how versatile a Poodles look can be when groomed to look like a different breed. Poodles are originally German water dogs- name derived from the German word Pudel (puddle of water)!
Let’s break it down for ya: Numbers 1, 6, 12, and 16 look like other water dogs, such as the Portuguese Water Dog, Spanish Water Dog, Lagotti Romagnoli, or Italian water dog, and Barbets, or French water dog. Numbers 7 and 9 are more representative of terriers and number 8 is a Bedlington Terrier look alike. Now, go decide why you want to doodle and get a mutt, or just stick with a historic breed, that if purchased from a reputable breeder, comes with predictability, health and brains.
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Another awesome Pupdate.
This morning Chooch helped Mom & Dad buy a new washing machine at Lowes. Mom says she hadn’t realized how noisy it is in that store but he was unbothered by the sounds. There were LOTS of smells he enjoyed.
Corpus Christi, TX
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Some fun in the rain this morning while us girls sit on the patio. The dogs love when it rains. Our house, not so much. Tons of doggy foot prints all throughout the house haha Even the old man Rumour got in on the action and acted half his age (he’s close to 12!). Are you playing in the rain today? Do your dogs enjoy it? #raindog #raindogs #rainfun #poodlelovers #poodleoftheday #standardpoodleway #saintbernard #gsp #agapestandardpoodles
The dogs love meal prep time… probably for the freebies they get as I cut and prepare. They’re pretty rotten! But on a serious note, we have chosen to feed our dogs a raw diet. We add in several things and consult with a canine nutritionist. We’re lucky to have Christie with @luciesfoodfordogs who prepares the organ meat based supplement and whole meats, and who gives us guidance as needed. We also utilize a couple add ins. The main additive I love (and have loved for years for both our dogs and other blends for our horses) is the Canine Essential Immune herb blend by @for_love_of_the_horse I truly believe in supporting the body from the inside out. That starts with a strong immune system. This herbal blend helps us achieve good immune health for when we’re traveling with our dogs, or when they’re showing or competing around other dogs. It shows in their body condition, coat health, and lack of illness.#healthydogs #healthydogsarehappydogs
Sweet Aunt Sparkles and babies enjoying some sunshine today. We have one, possibly two, spots (one spot will hopefully be for service or therapy work) open back up on this litters reservation list. Babies will have their temperament testing done a week from Monday and structural evaluations next week as well. Then, once we’ve made our selection, we will begin matching puppies with homes. We’re so excited to see who is whose!!!!! . . #summerlovin #summerday #summerdays #sunshine #poodle #poodlepuppy #poodlelove #poodlegram #servicepoodle #servicepuppy #therapypuppy #avidog #agapestandardpoodles
These kids are growing fast! They have been introduced to several different novelty and play items. They have a potty tray now and are using it for most pottying. They get to explore new areas of our home and have met all the dogs of our pack. They also had their first face shaves! Lots of introductions happening over the past couple weeks and more coming in the future. ..🐩 💕 🐩 ..#poodlepower #poodlesofinsta #avidog #servicepuppy #servicepoodle #puppiesofig #puppiesofinsta #poodlepuppies #standardpoodleway #standardpoodleofinstagram #agapestandardpoodles
What do you think these dogs are saying? Please enlighten me and make us all laugh! . . I’ll go first- “I came in like a wrecking ball!” . . 😂 . . 😝 🐩 🐕 🐶 🎊 . . #dogparty #lifeoftheparty #lifeofadog #doghumor #puppyplay #dogplay
Enrichment activities not only desensitize pups, it also encourages confidence in exploration! . . As part of our puppy protocol while a litter is with us, we introduced babies to novelty items. These item exposures are conducted in the whelping box in a gentle and safe manner. Children are not allowed during the initial introduction. The exposures are conducted from week 3 to week 4 and nothing is done in an unpredictable manner. Pups are not stressed or overstimulated during the exposures. The goal of these activities is to build trust and have fun. . We feel that our strict and proven protocol has helped us with successful placement of our puppies, whether it be in family homes, therapy work, service work, and everything in between. It has also helped our puppies exhibit less stress when they go to new homes and begin life with their new families. . *This is an extremely condensed, Cliff-note, version of our Protocol. We are happy to share more info, videos, pictures, etc. Just ask! . #texasstandardpoodles #standardpoodlesofinstagram #standardpoodle #standardpoodlepuppiesforsale #standardpoodlepuppy #standardpoodlepuppies #servicedogprospect #therapydogsofinstagram #servicedogprospectsofinstagram #agapestandardpoodles #texaspuppiesforsale
Some of us like to party more than others. Those others like to sleep! Hahahahaha! . . #standardpoodlesofinstagram #standardpoodle #standardpoodlepuppiesforsale #standardpoodlepuppy #standardpoodlepuppies #servicedogprospect #therapydogsofinstagram #servicedogprospectsofinstagram #agapestandardpoodles #texaspuppiesforsale
Growing like weeds!!!!!!! #standardpoodlepuppiesforsale #standardpoodlepuppiesofinstagram #servicedogprospect #texaspoodle #therapydogprospect #poodlestagram #poodlesdaily
Is there anything sweeter than watching puppies Learn to walk and play???? …I’m waiting… #standardpoodlesofinstagram #standardpoodlepuppies #servicedogprospect #therapydogprospect #blackstandardpoodleofinstagram #apricotstandardpoodlepuppy #creamstandardpoodlesofinstagram
What Happens in the First Couple Weeks of a Puppy’s Life at Agape Standard Poodles? Head over to our website to read more! https://www.agapestandardpoodles.com/post/what-happens-in-the-first-couple-weeks-of-a-puppy-s-life-at-agape-standard-poodles
Mya, previously Karma, and Santa are getting well acquainted since she’s made the nice list! . P.s. She will be a big (half) sister soon! . #standardpoodlesofinstagram #standardpoodle #standardpoodlepuppiesforsale #standardpoodlepuppy #servicedogprospect #therapydogsofinstagram #servicedogprospectsofinstagram #agapestandardpoodles #santadog #dogmeetssanta #christmasdogs #christmasdogsofinstagram #brownpoodlesofinstagram
Tarps don’t scare us! . . . #standardpoodlesofinstagram #standardpoodle # #standardpoodlepuppy #standardpoodlepuppies #servicedogprospect #therapydogsofinstagram #servicedogprospectsofinstagram #agapestandardpoodles
Playing in the water today! . . Introducing pups to water has to be fun and it helps when it’s 80+degrees outside. The last batch ruined our puppy pool so today when the kids wanted to play in their blow up pool, I deflated the top three rings and waited. With help from the older girls, babies were very interested and some got in. Tomorrow we should get a new puppy pool in and play again! . . #standardpoodlesofinstagram #standardpoodle #standardpoodlepuppy #standardpoodlepuppies #servicedogprospect #therapydogsofinstagram #servicedogprospectsofinstagram #agapestandardpoodles
Introducing Latte! Latte is very easy going with low drive. She has lower confidence and is a follower more often than a leader. She is very obliging and loves a good belly rub and back scratch. She is fairly independent. . . . . #standardpoodlesofinstagram #standardpoodle #standardpoodlepuppy #standardpoodlepuppies #servicedogprospect #therapydogsofinstagram #servicedogprospectsofinstagram #agapestandardpoodles
Introducing Lock! Lock is an independent and quiet puppy, but not aloof. He has medium to low drive and the same confidence. He is the quieter of his litter but still comes willingly when called. He is quite the snuggler when he's tired too! He has the sweetest eyes and is an “old soul”. . . . . #standardpoodlesofinstagram #standardpoodle #standardpoodlepuppy #standardpoodlepuppies #servicedogprospect #therapydogsofinstagram #servicedogprospectsofinstagram #agapestandardpoodles
Introducing Lilly! . Lilly is a special girl. She is a very happy go lucky puppy with medium to high confidence, medium prey drive and dominance and would do great in any type of home. She is moderately independent but looks to her humans for approval. She loves cuddles when she's sleepy and seeks praise. Lilly would make an awesome therapy dog and has the drive for moderate performance. . . . #standardpoodlesofinstagram #standardpoodle #standardpoodlepuppy #standardpoodlepuppies #servicedogprospect #therapydogsofinstagram #servicedogprospectsofinstagram #agapestandardpoodles
Lincoln is a calmer boy and adores to be loved on. He has decent recall but not over rambunctious at all, as you can see here. . . . . #standardpoodlesofinstagram #standardpoodle #standardpoodlepuppy #standardpoodlepuppies #servicedogprospect #therapydogsofinstagram #servicedogprospectsofinstagram #agapestandardpoodles
Lion is a super sweet boy with loads of personality and ball drive. He has awesome recall, even when kids are screaming in the background and his siblings are running around. . . . . #standardpoodlesofinstagram #standardpoodle #standardpoodlepuppy #standardpoodlepuppies #servicedogprospect #therapydogsofinstagram #servicedogprospectsofinstagram #agapestandardpoodles
These sweet babies are getting so big! In two weeks, we will do their temperament testing and know who is spoken for and which four are available for their forever homes. If you’ve been thinking about adding a family member and have any questions, please reach out to us!
