IPPG Issue 3, V 4

Volume 3, Issue 4

International Parti Poodle Gazette

October 2007

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Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy our Gazette.

From The Editor's Desk

If you have a question for the Editor, please click here more >

Meet the Staff

The Gazette is made up of a Volunteer staff. Click here to meet the staff. more >

Dr. Joe Morris

Ask Dr. Joe (Joe Morris, DVM)

In this issue, Dr. Joe answers questions about muscular dystrophy, sebaceous adenitis, and comments on probable causes of leg abnormalities shown in accompanying pictures.

If you have questions, please address them to Dr. Joe (in the subject line) and send to info@ippgazette.com. more >

Melanie and Pete

Dear Melanie

Does your Poodle have annoying habits? Ask professional dog trainer Melanie Schlaginhaufen how she would use behavioral modification to deal with them. more >

Don't Fence Me In

Many communities across the country do not allow barrier fencing so dog owners turn to underground electrical containment systems. Dog behaviorist Melanie Schlaginhaufen talks about the pros and cons of using this type of equipment. more >

Management Or Training?

If your Poodle acts badly toward other dogs, is this a management issue or a training issue? Canine behaviorist Melanie Schlaginhaufen talks about the differences between the two. more >

Partis On Parade

New Canadian Champion "Prodigy's Freedom of Speech" more >

Breeder Business Cards
This advertising section is designed to bring parti Poodle breeders around the world into focus. Although this is a parti Poodle publication, we encourage solid breeders who support the partis to advertise. The parti gene pool is still small. Outcrossing to quality, tested solid Poodles is important for genetic diversity. more >

Breeder Listings & Litter Announcements

Some of the listed breeders are also accomplished groomers and handlers. more >

All sorts of cool *personalized* gear is now for sale at the Parti Poodle Shop.
You can have your logo put on your personal items.
http://www.cafepress.com/parti_poodles
Check it out!

OUR NEXT ISSUE IS THE HOLIDAY ISSUE

We will have a photo contest for the the Holiday issue of the Gazette. The prize will be a $25.00 credit towards any item you choose from our Parti Poodle Shop.

Submit your photos to the Gazette at info@ippgazette.com

Polite Poodles

A civilized dog is a pleasure to meet and a joy to live with; he will walk on a loose leash, greet strangers without jumping, and work near other dogs without growling. Lynn Franklin tells why manners are important and how your Poodle can be taught in just a few minutes a day. more >

Trekking With Poodles

Have you ever wondered how to shape up your couch potato? Here is one woman’s answer to exercising her three Poodles. more >

Dog Attack!

Most people who walk their dogs are concerned about what other animals might do. Nadine Davison’s worst fears were realized recently when one of her dogs was attacked by another dog. More >

Partis In Canada

As more and more people in Canada are attracted to partis, ethical breeders are worried about the effect unscrupulous breeders will have on the temperament, health, and soundness of the multicolored Poodle. more >

Beginning Tracking

In Part II of this series, holistic dog trainer Andrea Dugan discusses how to start your dog on a track and how the environment creates problems. more >

Poodle Conformation Study

Those considering an active sporting career for their Poodle would do well to study their dog’s structure. Agility enthusiast Helen King competes with four Standard Poodles whose structures she assesses. more >

Junior Handler

Kendra Petrie was nervous her first time showing in competition but was soon bitten by the show bug. more >

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Archives Library

It is not too late to enjoy previous issues of the International Parti Poodle Gazette. more >

Six Dogs, Two Adults and a Motor Home

LIVING ON WHEELS: Imagine living and traveling in a motorhome with six large dogs. This past winter, Mel and Helen King, along with four Standard Poodles, a mixed breed, and a Border Collie, traveled around the country to compete in agility trials. Along the way, they enjoyed dog-friendly parks, seeing old friends and making new ones, and participating at the Poodle Club of America’s National Specialty. more >

Trouble In Partis

Many parti Poodle breeders do not appear to be taking the necessary action to correct health issues that are popping up. This is your breed . . . the breed you profess to love. Are you taking steps to eliminate health problems in a responsible way? more >

Who Benefits?

This article asks this question about the dog food industry and hopefully equips and motivates the reader to obtain the answers. more >

Caption Contest

"Hey, look at that . . .!"

These two are in cahoots . . . what do you suppose they're thinking?
Send your thoughts to juliana_ippg@yahoo.com,
The best will be featured in the next
issue of the IPPG!!

Previous Caption Contests

View the previous issue's Caption Contest photograph and the selected best caption along with some great honorable mentions.

You will also find the real story behind last issue's photo. more >

Poodle Whimsey

We have two delightful stories in this issue. more >

1. Trevor and the Night Terrors

How one dog’s nightmares led
to a chain-reaction.

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2. From the Dawson Files

Don’t poo poo this Poodle tale!

Poetry & Recipe Corner

"A Little Dog Angel" . . .
Microwave Dog Biscuits . . .
more >

Interesting and Informative Links

A list of links we think you will find interesting. Each issue will include these links, and as links are sent to us, they will be added to the list. If you know of a link that you feel should be listed here, please send it to Juliana at juliana_ippg@yahoo.com. more >

Parti Poodle Calendar

We will be putting a Parti Poodle Calendar together for next year. The picture will need to be an 8" X 10" or 3000 pixels. Use your software to touch up, remove red eye or crop. Candid shots are equally good as your posed pictures. Your Poodle is the subject, not the "stuff" in the background. Submit your pictures to Juliana:

juliana_ippg@yahoo.com