Kotu Poodles

07/31/2024

I can’t believe it! Where did this Poodle come from?
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07/23/2024

Good morning! 🌞

Puppies have arrived and Carly never skips a raw meal.

Motherhood looks good on her!

1 black bitch
1 brown dog
3 cream/white dogs

07/13/2024

We are expecting…..miniature poodle puppies in black and brown!!!

We are excited to see Carly become a mother and meet her puppies!

How many puppies do you think Carly will have and in what color and s*x?

06/23/2024

Devastating news. I cannot believe it. Sincere condolences and deepest sympathies for all who knew and loved Mr. Kaz Hosaka. A significant loss for the fancy. RIP KZ Hosaka 🕊️💔😭

We are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Kaz Hosaka

06/21/2024

If you don’t know, now you know. 😌

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Poodles have been labeled as "elitist" and "overly glamorous" by many who don't understand the breed. Here's the history of the poodle haircut.

06/20/2024

The golden child 🌞🐩

05/26/2024

Sunday, funday with the pups.

05/14/2024

A hearty congratulations to all!!!! Love to see it!!! 🤎🥇🤍👏🏾🖤🐩

05/10/2024

As with so many things in life, styles have changed throughout the years and some trims have become more exaggerated, but there are certain rules regarding the Poodle trims allowed in the show ring that have remained steadfast. And the main rule is that the lines of the trim must be unbroken.🐾 Enjoy the Article⬇️

https://showsightmagazine.com/poodle-trims/...

05/06/2024

Now that I can feel my fingers again…🌬️☔️❄️🥶

Despite the cold wind, rain, and snow these Poodles took it all in stride!

I am pleased to share the accomplishments of sisters and littermates “Wednesday” and “Andromeda”.

Ch Oakridge I’ve Got a this Feeling
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GCh Kotu’s Bohemian Garden

“Wednesday” - *New Champion* Kotu’s Orion Warrior was awarded BOW/BOS, WB/BOW, Select Bitch, and closed the weekend with a Best of Variety! Great job to her co-owner/ and Mom Breanna Lloyd!! I am super proud of you!!! See….you CAN do it!!!
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Special thanks to Suzanne Lopez, Braden Jones and Braxton Hernandez for lending a hand along the way. I am grateful. 🙏🏾

Not to be left behind her sister “Andromeda” Kotu’s Andromeda Queen of the Night started her show career this spring at 14 months in the English Saddle and she carries it well! “Andromeda” was awarded her first Major and RWB at the Silver State Kennel /Las Vegas Poodle Club in April and was awarded Winners Bitch/BOW on Saturday and Winners Bitch on Sunday at the Utah Beehive Cluster. 🖤🐩👑

“Pelli” Ch Desert Reef’s Merci Beaucoup was awarded Select Dog Wednesday/Thursday. Took the day off Friday and Saturday and finished the weekend with Best of Opposite S*x. Pelli has a spirited and fun loving temperament and has never met a stranger. Good boy “Pelli”! 🥰

“Opal” *New Champion* Lacy Lanes Opalescent Moon-Stone (BISS GCH Kotu’s The Outspoken King of Desert Reef x GCH Lacy Lanes Saphire Ocean Breeze) finished in style going BOV over Specials! Congratulations to her Breeder and Owner Melanie North!! 👏🏾🐩🥇

In Miniatures “Lupita” Kotu’s Vantan Back in Black (GchB Bling Nipigon Chip Happens x Ch Vantan’s Izzy’s Got The Frizzies) was awarded Best of Variety on Saturday for her second 4 point Major and RWB on Thursday and Friday. Barb Tannahill and I are delighted with this confident young puppy….just a few more singles to finish. 🖤🐩🥰

“Faith” Sandman’s Faith Precedes The Miracle Golden Lydia was awarded Best of Variety for her second 4 point Major Friday. Good girl “Faith”! 🧡🐩👏🏾

Lastly “Midas” Kotu’s Rainbow Touch (Ch Afterglow Perfectly Frank x GchB Rainbows Good Rush) handled his first weekend of shows well. He’s quite full of himself and outgoing! He has a great temperament and is sound. “Midas” was awarded RWD three out of four days and Winners Dog on Sunday for his first points! 🧡👑🐩🥰

A big thank you to Cynthia P. Barker and Tess Billingsley for all of their help getting everyone to the ring on time despite the weather. I so appreciate you.

A hearty congratulations to their owners/breeder and all of the winners.

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04/30/2024

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2024 Poodle Club of America National Best of Breed Winner.
SMASH JP MAGIC. PT1471523JP. 01-07-23
By Smash Jp Mer - Smash Jp Momoland. Owner: Toshinori Omura, Fuji FO, JP 4160903. Breeder: Toshiori Omura.
CONGRATULATIONS TOSHI!

04/23/2024

Kotu’s Rainbow Touch was awarded Best Toy Puppy and Best of Variety at the Red and Apricot Match at PCA.

Good boy Midas.

He gave lots of kisses to anyone who came within reach…including the Judge. 🐩😘

04/20/2024

PCA or Bust!!!

Rolling out the red carpet for Poodles!

03/19/2024

Percy (Gucci/Bullet son) is loved and adored by my friend Doug.

Doug gives him the best life!

Percy loves people and is a “good boy” with a side of “Devil”, lol! His Dads words not mine, lol!

Percy loves to play fetch, wrestle with his buddies and explore his Poodle Kingdom and what a view!!

03/15/2024

Congratulations to Karen Green of Desert Reef Poodles on another beautiful Desert Reef Champion!

Pelli follows his littermate Autumn with being awarded his AKC Ch title!

Ch Desert Reef’s Filou De Soleil 👏🏾🥇🐩

We are so pleased to have another Shiaparelli/Zorro AKC Champion and look forward to him continuing his Show career as a Special while he earns his GCH title!

Fun Facts:

Pelli finishes his CH title in three weekends with four Majors.
5pt, 4pt, 4pt, 3pt Majors 👏🏾👏🏾

Pelli is the Great Grandson of Cephira, Glacier , Gersey, and Asher and Grandson of Lucious and Georgie. His family is very proud!

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03/15/2024

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Congratulations to the Standard Variety Winner at Crufts, "Boomer". We are very proud of you!

02/26/2024

We are thinking SPRING around here!!!

Spring Fever!!!

02/14/2024

The feet are the foundation on which the dog is built. Just as the foundation of a building must be solid, so must the feet of the dog.

02/14/2024

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1940s, Fashion&Poodles🐾

https://showsightmagazine.com/poodle-trims/

02/13/2024

Why be basic when you can be anything?

Poodle flair. 💙❤️💙❤️💙🐩

“Carefully groomed, the Poodle has about him an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to himself.”

“Celia” 👑🐩💙 (Cephira/Glacier daughter)

Owner: Angie Katsanevas
Breeders: Bruce Swift & Karen Green

“Wink” Ch WINK'S STERLING SILVER RISING STAR

Owner: Pat Milburn
Breeders: Mary Lumpkin/Laurel Berg.

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02/11/2024

“Thinking Spring” and enjoying a little play in the sun!

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02/08/2024

Progress.

“Sweet Pea” ✂️🐩❤️😎

AKC Ch SerenePark Best of Me

02/08/2024

Why should you care whether or not your breeder shows in conformation if you just want a pet?

In conformation shows, dogs are judged by how closely they adhere to the breed standard - the breed standard dictates how the dog should be physically put together and how they should move.

You may not care if your labrador puppy's parents have gotten their Championship in conformation, but you probably should.

In order to compete in conformation and do well enough to earn their Championship, dogs have to be able to handle the environment of conformation shows - which means they need to be confident in new environments, not made nervous by loud sounds, able to focus on their human when other dogs are around, and not scared of strangers, at the very least.

Those qualities also make for good pets.

Temperament is genetic. If your puppy's parents and grandparents were stable enough to compete in conformation and get their Championship, your puppy has a very good chance of growing up to be a confident dog with a stable temperament too.

It doesn't necessarily have to be conformation, but your breeder should be doing SOMETHING with their breeding dogs to prove that they have the correct temperament that will allow your puppy to have the best chance (along with training) to become the dog you want. Whether that's dog sports, conformation, therapy work, etc. - whatever qualities you want your puppy to have, make sure your breeder is proving that their breeding dogs have those qualities.

02/08/2024

Structure, routines, and positive experiences are key.

Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but it also requires a lot of hard work. Learn tips for bonding with your new puppy to set them up for success.

02/06/2024

Huge congratulations to my friend Madi…creative grooming extraordinaire for taking Best of Extreme Division A!

I am always so blown away by your creativity and what you are able to accomplish creatively and you know I love a fair and just cause!! Gay and trans rights are human rights!

Awesome job Madi and Epic(Lucious x Alice son)!! We are so proud of you both!!

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02/06/2024

Congratulations Tess on your Second Place Breed Profile Division B placement at the Utah Groomers 2024 grooming competition! Awesome job and Adderley (Gucci x Devon son) looks 🔥!!

Way to represent!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🐩✂️

02/06/2024

One of the many things that I love about Poodles is GROOMING!! Grooming is a big part of life with a Poodle but there are literally hundreds of ways to style the individual!! I love partnering with grooming professionals and supporting them with their professional and creative goals!!

Awesome job Tess!!! ✂️🐩.

Anyone who knows me knows that I don’t play favorites with my poodles…I love them all but “Lucious” has always held a very special place in my heart. From the moment he opened his eyes in the whelping box he chose me. If I came into the room he would stop and just watch my every move…he still does this. I love him so much. Glad he has enjoyed the attention he recieves competing in the ring and on the grooming table.

Looking good best friend. ❤️🐩

“Lucious”- BISS GCH Ch Kotu’s The Outspoken King of Desertreef TP (Cephira/Glacier son)