Poodle Variety Magazine

2025 Top Producers

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:24:07 +0000

THE POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA

CONGRATULATES the TOP PRODUCING SIRES for 2025

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2025 Top Breeders

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:23:19 +0000

THE POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA

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2025 Top 20 Poodles in Each Variety Breed and All-Breed

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:09:04 +0000

The rankings reflect wins held at AKC shows from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. In the All Breed system, dogs are awarded one point for each dog they defeat in Variety, Group and Best in Show competition. In the Variety system, dogs are awarded one point for each dog defeated by winning Best of Variety.

These statistics are reproduced with permission from the Canine Chronicle.

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SWAG Poodles, Terri Meyers

Barrie Drewitt-Barlow — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:07:02 +0000

A conversation for Poodle Variety

MY NEVER-ENDING LOVE AFFAIR WITH POODLES

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When the Eyes Open

Timea R. Bodi — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:23:11 +0000

“If your eyes are opened, you will see the things worth seeing.” — Rumi

This journey did not begin in books or theory. It took shape through lived experience, guided by my poodles.

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2025 Top 15 Owner-Handled Series

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:14:58 +0000

Covering shows from September 19, 2024 to September 17, 2025.

These statistics are reproduced with permission from the Canine Chronicle.

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2026 Top 15 Owner-Handled Series to-date

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:13:24 +0000

Qualifying period Sept. 19, 2025–Sept. 15, 2026. Events processed through Jan. 30, 2025.

These statistics are reproduced with permission from the Canine Chronicle.

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2025 Top Agility MACH Competition

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:11:26 +0000

Covering events held between January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025 but limited to events processed through Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Sorted by the Score (Double Q’s x 10) + MACH points

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Columbia Poodle Club Specialty

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:57:35 +0000

Around the Ring AT COLUMBIA POODLE CLUB

SATURDAY
JANUARY 17, 2026

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When the Bones are Good

Omar Gonzalez — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:52:46 +0000

In every breeding program, there comes a moment when you stand back, look at what you’ve built, and realize that everything, every success, every lesson, every step forward, began with the same thing: the bones. The foundation. The pedigree.

You can weather setbacks.

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Meet the Judges for PCA

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:50:15 +0000

DANIEL AUGUSTUS Toys

My name is Daniel Augustus. I have been involved Purebred dogs for 55 years. I have bred almost 150 champions, within three varieties. Best In Show winners in all three. I judge Dog Shows for the American Kennel Club and have judged in USA, Canada and Europe. Poodles have been an amazing gift in my life. I am so grateful.

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MBIS MBISS MRBIS GCHB Lakeridge Have Gun Will Travel “Dylan”

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:46:39 +0000

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Opening Space

Pippi Guilfoyle — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:45:11 +0000

Dear friends,

It is that wonderful time of year again when anticipation and excitement begin to build—the Poodle Club of America National Specialty is just around the corner! In this issue, we look forward to spotlighting an exciting mix of new and returning all-star contenders in each variety. And then (drum roll, please)… who will claim the ultimate Poodle prize?

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Specialties in Full

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:45:07 +0000

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Handlers Directory

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:44:36 +0000

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Breeders Directory

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:44:16 +0000

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Advertiser Index

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:43:54 +0000

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Cesarean Section Facts & Fundamentals

Christine Scruggs,VMD — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:42:43 +0000

The miracle of birth, and joy in participating in welcoming new life into the world, is just one of the many wonderful experiences a breeder gets to share with those special poodles in their breeding program. But what happens with the birthing does not go well? What happens when puppies do not appear after strong contractions and valiant effort from the poodle dam? What happens when labor does not commence when expected and the gestational period becomes exceptionally long (and therefore dangerous to both mother and puppies)? At times like these a breeder most often turns to the necessity of a cesarean section to safely deliver puppies from a struggling dam. Here we will discuss different scenarios in which a c-section may be the best course of action during the birthing process.

A c-section may be indicated for a variety of reasons in our breed – the smaller varieties miniature and toy poodles – may have puppies too large to pass through the pelvic canal, while the larger standard variety may have issues with uterine dystocia when carrying a large number of puppies. All varieties can have occasion when they don’t go into labor at all when carrying small litters of one or two puppies. Some bitches may have a vulvar ring present that impedes the birthing process, or may be “lazy” whelpers and unwilling to push hard enough during contractions to expel a puppy from the birth canal. Sometimes the breeder mistakes a normal long labor for an unhealthy prolonged labor or may be concerned that a pause in whelping indicates a problem with contractions. This article will address when to take the “wait and see” approach versus the necessity of travel to a veterinarian and the possibility of a cesarean section.

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Tribute to Anne Cambray Coppage

Cynthia Huff — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:39:31 +0000

MEMORIAL FOR Anne Cambray Coppage

(August 22, 1937 -November 11, 2025)

All quotes in this memorial are Cambray’s words from a 2014 interview I did with her for Poodle Variety

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When Caring Looks Like Criticism: Understanding Ringside Passion

Pippi Guilfoyle — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:35:08 +0000

Anyone who has ever shown a Poodle knows the emotion that wells up ringside — the held breath as a class moves, the quiet tension during the lineup, and sometimes, the frustration when things don’t go as they could. I’ve often asked myself why I get so passionate when I see an obvious mistake or misstep in presentation. It isn’t because I want to criticize or be unkind. It’s because I care — deeply — about the craft, the breed, and the standard that defines it.

Showing Poodles is far more than walking in circles under fluorescent lights. It’s a discipline that asks for precision, timing, and communication. Every element — the topline, the rhythm of the gait, the expression on the stand, even the handler’s own energy — matters. The difference between a great performance and a merely good one can come down to a single second: a slightly uneven stack, a rushed down-and-back, or a missed moment of expression.

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