There's nothing quite like a poodle puppy. They're so full of energy and life, always ready to play and have a good time. Poodles are one of the most popular dog breeds for a reason—they really are the total package. I'm fond of saying; "a poodle will adventure in the mountains with you one day, and chill on the sofa to binge Netflix the next." However, their true love for spending time outdoors with their people is truly an extra special trait in poodles.

So you've decided to add a poodle puppy to your family! Congratulations! Whether this is your first puppy or you're a seasoned dog owner, there are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare for your newest family member. Here we'll discuss what to expect in the first few weeks after bringing your poodle puppy home, from acclimating to their new environment to their first vet visit. We'll also touch on the importance of socialization and early exposure to grooming.

Every poodle puppy litter raised here at Galavanting Poodles gets to go on several field trips as they learn about the world. But there is one field trip that takes the cake for these puppies! It’s the one that includes a visit to an airstrip, an airplane hangar, and many of the good and wonderful things that come along with living a pilot’s life.

Today we had a huge break in the rain! The sun was out all afternoon and the puppies had some serious playtime outside! We let both Sojo and Grace out to play with the puppies. Both parents loved their playtime! And the puppies enjoyed the organized chaos.

Six healthy poodle puppies were born just a few days ago and have brought us joy and sleepless nights. But we feel these little poodle puppies are worth every waking moment!

Galavanting puppies go to school! They did very well on their first day of class.

Teaching a solid recall begins when puppies are still at home with their breeder.

An airplane hangar is a special kind of field trip for Alaska poodles!

Grace gave birth to nine lovely white puppies.
Six boys.
Three girls.
All of the puppies are healthy and thriving. I am filled with bliss as I help Grace mother her little brood!

As I write this blog entry, my sweet puppy, Sojourner, is almost five months old. Life with him has been so special! In some ways, it feels like Sojourner has been a part of my Galavanting poodle crew from the beginning. He’s such a good, biddable puppy and he fits right in.
But then, isn’t that the goal of a breeding program; to create dogs that compliment a home?

It was on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 that I learned Kluane was having a singleton puppy. All of us who were involved in breeding Kluane had hoped for a full litter of puppies from Klu. But, breeding in a COVID-19 year was never going to be easy. And the fact Klu was even pregnant, given the pandemic-initiated obstacles we had to overcome to breed her, was happy news.
I was going to be grateful for whatever I got!