by sixgun | Jul 1, 2025 | Poodle Pulse, Poodles, titles
Why We Must Avoid Gaslighting in the Dog World Gaslighting—whether intentional or not—erodes trust, damages confidence, and drives good people away from our community. As competitors, we have a responsibility to build a supportive culture that values growth,... by sixgun | Jun 7, 2025 | Poodles
Announcing the Release of the United Poodle Association Judges’ Handbook! I’m incredibly proud to share that the United Poodle Association Judges’ Handbook is now complete, live on our website, and ready for distribution! This project has been a true labor of love. I... by sixgun | May 31, 2025 | Poodles
Stop Making Excuses — The Breed Deserves Better Too many breeders today are falling back on the same tired excuses for why their dogs don’t have conformation championships (AKC) or Grand Championships (UKC): “I’m not breeding for show dogs — I provide pets.” “I’m... by sixgun | Apr 25, 2025 | Poodles
A Moment of True Validation At the biggest poodle event of the year, having our poodle recognized and pointed at by none other than Michael Gadsby of Afterglow was an unforgettable honor. As one of the most respected figures in the breed—renowned worldwide for...
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