Admiration Standard Poodles

Dear Jacki,

I have read your advice on grooming and learned so much. Your experience and guidance is always clear and professionally presented.  Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions.I love your website. I began looking at your site while I was waiting for my girl to be born, and I [...]

Happy thoughts from an Admiration Poodle family.
"Louie is the best dog in the WORLD and we absolutely adore him! He is a great addition to our family and just perfect for us. When we go for walks, people are always smiling & commenting about how beautiful he is. He is such a sweet, loving dog and we are so [...]

Hi Jacki,I am the owner of one of your puppies from the litter Natalie had in the summer of 2001. I do not know if your recall the black puppy we named Jett. He is now nine years old and doing very well. People can't believe he is nine years old. He is still a [...]

A note from Kathy, Little Ella the Standard Poodle Puppy in training at NASA :

Just wanted to let you know that tomorrow is Ella's first day at"work".  I want to do this "just right", so I have been giving it a lot of thought.  Wish us luck!!
NASA (where I work) is on Edwards [...]

I do not recommend purchasing a Standard Poodle based on color.

Here's the run down on color associated characteristics:

Black or white are the most stable and outgoing in the breed.
Blue and silvers are a bit reserved although sweet
Browns are know as the "clowns in the breed" as they tend to be more active
Reds and apricots are [...]

When picking a Poodle Puppy remember that the puppy who hangs in the back of the pack or seems timid when approached will be the puppy that grows to be a very sweet, mild and loving adult. These puppies will be easier puppies to get through the 6 month to 1 1/2 year stage of [...]