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.

Did you know that, in North America, poodles can be three different sizes? It’s true! AND. Did you know? There is even a mysterious FOURTH poodle size that is alive and well in Europe? Read on to find out more…

Poodles have hair, not fur! When we understand this simple fact, the care and maintenance of the poodle coat becomes so much easier. Learn important facts about poodle coats and hairstyles with this informative blog article!

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.

Poodles are probably best known for their fancy haircuts and circus antics. But long before Poodles were performing tricks for human entertainment, they were the staple breed for the various water retrieving dog breeds we know today. It is the long history of selectively breeding the Poodle type… from water retriever to trusted human companion… that gives us a dog breed so diverse in natural talents.

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!

Do Poodles and winter mix? Absolutely!
Take a look at how the Galavanting dogs enjoy the snow and cold that comes with living and adventuring in Alaska!

The start of the holidays is timed perfectly with the darkest time of the year here in Alaska. Sometimes it’s so hard to remember how to be thankful! Take a second to check out how I look to my dogs to remind me about the gift of gratefulness!

Jupiter, Catahoula, Bryce and Wallace, Standard Poodles, spend the day learning how to jump off a dock and into the lake! Read about their adventure and find out who made it into the lake, and who decided to just watch from a safe distance!

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

The Dog Days of Summer take on a whole new meaning in Alaska. Where the days are long and the nights are virtually non-existent. Take a look at how the Poodles of Galavanting Poodles spend their long summer days in Alaska!

It's hard to say goodbye to a promising show career. But, if the best interest of the Poodle is our focus, than paying attention to their signals is a vital part of knowing when enough is enough with dog shows.

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!

Hiking with any dog is fun. But hiking with Poodles brings just a little bit more adventure to the table! In this blog post, I explain exactly how I prep my Poodles for backcountry hiking as puppies! Check out the cuteness of puppy packing!