IPPG Issue 4, V 1

Volume 4, Issue 1

International Parti Poodle Gazette

January 2008

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

From The Editor's Desk

At the beginning of this New Year, I can’t help but reflect on the tremendous advances the parti-colored Poodle has made; however, I’m deeply saddened by the health issues that seem to be increasing daily. We all need to work together if we are to build a strong and vibrant future for the parti-colored Poodle. 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 addresses two questions: what causes a dog's toenails to split and dry out, and what are the basic fundamentals of breeding for a novice.

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

Removing the Stigma of Genetic Disease

Dr. Jerold Bell addresses the "Stigma" attached to breeders who divulge Genetic Diseases. more >

CANINE HIP DYSPLASIA (CHD)
...and Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)

Dr. J.T. Dunn Jr. DVM gives us extremely valuable information and images in this excellent article on CHD and DJD. 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 >

Partis on Parade

Naika is the top winning Parti in Germany. She (Naika Only For You) has won 9 Best of Breeds and 5 Best of Multicoloured Poodle titles and... 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.
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Heather With SweetPea
Day Blindness (Hemeralopia)

Hemeralopia causes a dog to have problems seeing properly in the daylight. After experiencing this with a litter of puppies, Heather Bryan goes on a journey of discovery about this little known disease. more >

Critic Speaks Against the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

Patty Strand, Director of the National Animal Interest Alliance, writes in rebuttal to an interview given by Wayne Pacelle, President of the Humane Society of the United States. more >

The Myth of Overpopulation in regard to Shelter Animals.

Linda Tilly talks about the public's perception that there is an overpopulation in American animal shelters and gives us the benefit of her experience dealing with animal rights groups. more >

Skijoring – A sport for Poodles

When Eliza Hedegaard was looking for ways to exercise her active young Standard Poodle Ellie in the winter months, she found the perfect answer in the snowy hills of New Hampshire. more >

The Breeder Show

In the province of Quebec, Canada, the Info Canin Breeders Show is held bi-annually in the spring and fall. Ginette Girard operates a booth at these expositions handing out information and answering questions about the parti-colored Poodle. more >

Partis at the Comedy Barn

Sometimes you can take well-mannered dogs to unexpected places as Charlene Dunlap found on a recent trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. more >

The Price of Popularity: Popular Sires and Population Genetics

In this easy to follow article, C.A. Sharp discusses the ramifications of using popular sires. more >

Special Poodles Assisting Special People

Assistance Dog Raven tells her own story about why she was selected, how she was trained, and what her job entails. She shares pictures and information about the life of a service dog and about some of the organizations she is involved with. more>

Happy Holidays!

"Fa-la-la-la-la, La la la laaaa"

Every January, folks send in pictures of their Poodles dressed up for the holidays, and we share them with YOU here! more >

Poetry & Recipe Corner

"On My Lady's Poodle" . . .
Pumpkin Cookie Treats . . .
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 ippg.Juliana@gmail.com. more >

Archives Library

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

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The Civilized Dog – Part II

Jumping on your partner may make an interesting dance move, but it’s not appropriate in polite company. Learn how to prevent your dog from doing this behavior in the second of Lynn Franklin’s series on the well-mannered Poodle. more >

Child Proofing Your Dog

We all want our Poodles to react safely around children. Behaviorist Melanie Schlaginhaufen has tips to help you teach your Poodle to be more tolerant. Above, parti Poodle Jyah enjoys a hug and a joke with a young friend. more >

Poodle and the Chocolate Cake

Dr. John Armstrong writes in laymen's terms about the fundamental reasons for needing genetic diversity in our Poodles. more >

Poodles in the Guide Dog Program

When Prodigy Poodles was approached about donating a Poodle to the Guide Dogs of the Desert International (GDDI) program, they jumped at the chance. The experience for both GDDI and Prodigy Poodles has been very rewarding. more >

Proofing Tracking

In Part III of this series, holistic dog trainer Andrea Dugan discusses how to proof the tracking dog. more>

Service Dog with a backpack

Service Dogs: The inside Scoop

After spending eight months at The Assistance Dog Institute in Santa Rosa, California, Jillian Gartner is in the process of forming American Poodles at Work, a non-profit organization to breed, train, and place Standard Poodles as service dogs for people with disabilities. more >

French Fashion Show

The height of the fashion season occurred recently in Nice, France; however, at one show, the models on the runway were all dogs. more >

Caption Contest

"I can almost reach it...."

What on earth is Dixie doing with
her head under a log?
Send your thoughts to ippg.juliana@gmail.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 >

We have two delightful stories in this issue. more >

1. Proof that Poodles are working dogs!

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2. To Guard Or Not To Guard -
That Is The Question!

When a young man borrows his host’s van, he innocently offers to take her Standard Poodle along for the ride . . . not realizing that the dog considers the van private property.