Kotu Poodles

10/04/2024

Meet “Chaka”!

Vantan and Kotu could not be more proud of “Chaka”. She began and finished her AKC Champion title from the bred-by class at 6 months of age over Specials in two weekends with her first Group placement! Thank you Judges for rewarding her quality and Judge Gayle Denman for the Group placement. 🙏🏾🤎🐩

We are delighted, way to go Chaka!! 🤎🐩

Ch Vantan Kotu’s Hold My Beer!
(Sire Ch Kiyara The Player x Dam Ch Vantans An Affair To Remember

Bred and owned by Barb Tannahill & Bruce Swift of Vantan Miniature poodles and Kotu Poodles.

My hope when the breeding was planned that it might produce a nice little brown miniature female…I got my wish and she’s been perfect. 🤎🐩🥰

For now “Chaka” gets to grow up and enjoy her best poodle puppy life and grow coat. Look for her in the spring when she begins her Specials career!

09/30/2024

Puppy Playtime

So much to do and so much to learn!!!

Puppies are well on their way on housetraining and learning the social skills to be model canine citizens with other dogs and of course people!!!

We still have a brown make and cream make available in this litter to appropriate companion homes. Great temperaments and love to engage people!!! Definitely love to be around people and be close!

09/19/2024

Did you know that the very first female to win a Best in Show handled a Standard when she did it? The year was 1935, and Mrs. Sherman Hoyt handled her Standard Poodle to a BIS, a feat that would not be repeated until 1956.

Poodles have been exhibited virtually every year at Westminster since 1877, but over the years, there have been dogs entered in the Miscellaneous Class described as some kind of Poodle: Spanish, Corded, Spanish Silk, Belgium, Black, Canniche, French, French Grey, Pointer, Wool...

In 1912, the class for Poodles for the first time described entries as either Curly or Corded. In 1919, the breed (Variety) was called Poodles (Curly) and apparently there would’ve been a separate variety called Poodles (Corded), but there were no Corded entries from 1919-1923. This is further reflected in the fact that the Non-Sporting Group had a slot for a Poodle (Corded) winner, but again, there were no Corded entries from 1924-1927. In 1928, the Variety was again called simply, Poodles.

The terms Standard and Miniature first appear in the Westminster catalog in 1934. Until 1940, one dog was selected simply as “Best Poodle” and that dog advanced into the Non-Sporting Group. In 1940, Best of Variety was awarded for both a Miniature Poodle and a Standard Poodle, and again only one of them was selected to go forward into the Non-Sporting Group.

How gorgeous is your Poodle?

Image: Poodle by xyom/iStock

09/18/2024

Busy 10 day stretch at Red Canyon Kennel Club, Bonneville Basin Kennel Club and Great Basin Non Sporting Club shows!

Congratulations to all the breeders/owners who allow me the opportunity to present their beautiful Poodles!

09/04/2024

Week 6

Puppy Playtime and a new adventure.

Carly’s puppies got their first taste of the great outdoors and boy did they enjoy it!! We have a few explorers in the group that didn’t waste any time exploring the yard.

Looking forward to observing so many firsts in the coming weeks!! They are very engaging and they LOVE people and cuddle time!!

We have (m) brown and (m) cream/white puppy available in this litter to approved companion homes.

08/15/2024

Summer is for road trips and fun adventures!

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/...