A Junior’s Journal: Darlene Lopez
Discover the journey of a Junior Showmanship competitor, Darlene Lopez, who shares moments with her beloved Poodles and Rat Terriers.
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Poodles come in three size varieties: Standards should be more than 15 inches tall at the shoulder; Miniatures are 15 inches or under; Toys stand no more than 10 inches. All three varieties have the same build and proportions. At dog shows, Poodles are usually seen in the elaborate Continental Clip. Most pet owners prefer the simpler Sporting Clip, in which the coat is shorn to follow the outline of the squarely built, smoothly muscled body.
Discover the journey of a Junior Showmanship competitor, Darlene Lopez, who shares moments with her beloved Poodles and Rat Terriers.
Meet Lisa and Joseph Cannarozzo, breeders of Calisa Poodles. See kennel origins, champions, puppies, photos, and more!
Connie Unger is the breeder behind Stone Run Standard Poodles.Read about the kennel’s beginnings, puppies, and much more!
Dr. Elanie Rude is the breeder behind Lemerle Bichons Fries & Standard Poodles. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, puppies, and much more!
Debra Ferguson Jones is the breeder Lakeridge Standard Poodles . Read about the kennel’s beginnings, puppies, and much more!
Interview with professional handler Elizabeth Reynolds, discussing her journey in dog breeding, showing, and the challenges she faced.
Discover Cynthia Horn, a 30-year breeder of Confection Standard Poodles, unveiling the secrets of this versatile breed.
Acceptable trims for Poodles in AKC Conformation competition, from the traditional English Saddle to the modern Modified Continental Clip.
Dan Sayers is the Editor-in-Chief of SHOWSIGHT digital and print publications. He received a B.S. from Drexel University where he studied interior architectural design. His professional career has allowed him to develop his planning, problem-solving, and project management skills, which were employed in the office, educational, and financial sectors. While working as a project manager, he earned a Graphic Design Certificate from the University of the Arts and began creating ads for many of America’s top-winning show dogs. Through this work, Dan became Editor-in-Chief of the nation’s first online-only dog show publication. His current role expands on this experience and broadly extends to cover the sport of dogs in Companion and Performance events as well as all aspects of Conformation.
Dan is a long-time member of the Irish Water Spaniel Club of America and is the organization’s current AKC Delegate and Archivist/Historian, as well as a club-approved Breed Mentor. From 2000-2010, he was the club’s AKC Gazette Columnist. He breeds Irish Water Spaniels under the Quiet Storm prefix and has judged the IWSCA National Specialty Sweepstakes twice. Dan is a member of the Morris and Essex Kennel Club as well as the Dog Writers Association of America, which recognized his illustrations in the award-winning canine compendium, the Encyclopedia of K-9 Terminology.
The best way to ensure a long and happy relationship with a purebred dog is to purchase one from a responsible breeder. Not sure where to begin?
Contact the National Parent Club’s Breeder Referral Program, which is listed on the AKC Breeder Referral Contacts page.
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