by sixgun | Apr 17, 2025 | Poodle Pulse, breeding
Spoiler: It’s More Like a Balancing Act Than a Bake-Off Breeding dogs is often compared to baking—carefully measured ingredients, a trusted recipe, and a dash of heart. But here’s the truth: there’s no single recipe for producing the perfect specimen of any... by sixgun | Apr 13, 2025 | Poodle Pulse, breeding, Health
🧬 How UC Davis and BetterBred Map DNA – And What It Actually Means This is a follow-up to my post on Understanding Canine Genetic Diversity Research. When we talk about “mapping DNA” in canine genetic diversity testing, what we’re referring to is the... by sixgun | Apr 13, 2025 | breeding, Health, Poodle Pulse
🐩 Why Genetic Diversity Matters for Standard Poodles Preserving the Standard Poodle means more than producing pretty dogs with correct coat and adorable faces. At SPFL, we believe every litter starts with a purpose: to honor the breed’s history while... by sixgun | Nov 21, 2024 | Uncategorized, breeding, Poodles
All-In: The Life of a Dedicated Dog Breeder When I tell people I breed Standard Poodles, I often get the same response: “Oh, that must be so fun! You get to play with puppies all day!” And don’t get me wrong—there are plenty of fun opportunities with puppies. But if... by sixgun | Oct 24, 2024 | breeding, Poodles
It’s not just “to dock, or not to dock” when it comes to Solid Color Poodles When someone asks me for a poodle with a natural tail, I know the issue is bigger than just tails. The real red flag isn’t whether the tail is docked or not—it’s that...
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