I am so excited to announce that my standard poodle, Sojourner, has completed his AKC championship!

Sojourner attends his first dog show! I don’t think I can come up with the right words to describe what a special weekend Sojourner and I had in Fairbanks, Alaska at his first dog show.

I had a successful weekend at Alaska’s first all-breed dog show of the season!

I have to be honest: I did not expect 2021 to be quite as successful a show season as it ended up being for my “baby” Grace. The fact of the matter is, American Kennel Club dog show season in Alaska is painfully short. It is incredibly difficult for a poodle in Alaska to finish her AKC Championship in a single show season. With only 16 All-Breed dog shows and 1 Non-Sporting Dog Club show between May and the end of July, my goal for the Alaska show season is usually to collect the major wins necessary for a Championship title and then take our time traveling around for single points in and outside of Alaska.

Sportsmanship in the sport of dogs is a hot topic. Too often, people are left ringside confused, offended and unsure. This article is based on true events I’ve witnessed at various dog shows through the years of my involvement.. A call to action and a gentle reminder to be kind. Be good. Be nice.

I’m still coming down from the high that is the Poodle Club of America’s National Specialty. I got to spend a great week with friends and fellow poodle enthusiasts.
I ate a lot of junk food. I stayed up really late. I saw, literally hundreds of gorgeous poodles. And I laughed with my friends until my sides hurt.

Curious how dogs get from Alaska to… well… anywhere else in the world? Click on this blog entry to learn all about air travel with dogs!

It’s winter in Alaska, the long nights and cold climate makes for the perfect time to LEAVE Alaska and head to Washington and Oregon for some AKC dog shows. Read all about Kluane’s first big trip to dog shows outside of Alaska!

Take a moment to admire this stunning blue Standard Poodle puppy girl. She’s a looker and it’s clear she knows it!

Are you searching high and love for the perfect dog grooming bag? Do you take too many bags, totes, and containers with you to dog shows? If so, then you must check out this blog post about the quest for the perfect grooming bag! Because, hey- if this bag can work for Standard Poodles in full show coat, it can work for any breed of dog!