Volume 4, Issue 3

International Parti Poodle Gazette

 July   2008 

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

From The Editor's Desk

Spring brings greater opportunities for outdoor fun with our Poodles. However, it's also a time we need to begin preventative measures to insure that our Poodles are protected …  more >

Meet the Staff

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

***New Staff Member!***

Meet new staff member Angelika Jansen from Neuss, Germany . . .  more >

 


Dr. Joe Morris

Ask Dr. Joe (Joe Morris, DVM)

In this issue, Dr. Joe addresses questions about earmites, food allergies and fleas.

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

How To Read Laboratory Tests

There are a wide variety of tests used to certify good health or indicate the presence of infection or disease. Here is a list that explains some of the major tests and common vocabulary used in lab reports . . .   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

In this issue we are showcasing AKC, UKC Grand Champion C-N-C's Ch. Showstopper All The Raige. Raige won Reserve Best In Multibreed Show at Premier, June 15th 2008. Raige's accomplishments are impressive and include...  more>

Send brag submissions to info@ippgazette.com.

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. IPPC "stuff" now available in the shop.


You can have your logo put on your personal items. http://www.cafepress.com/parti_poodles 
Check it out!

General Advertising Page

We are pleased to announce our new section of advertising at very competitive prices. To advertise your merchandise or services please contact us at sales@ippgazette.com

Advertisers in this issue:

K9 Web Solutions . . .  more >
Time Zones For PC's . . .  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 >

 

Sweatpea 

Day Blindness
(Hemeralopia) – An Update

Day Blindess causes a dog to have problems seeing properly in the daylight. In a Gazette article last January, Heather Bryan told how she went on a journey of discovery into this little known disease after experiencing it with a litter of puppies. This is an update . . .    more>

United Kennel Clubs 14th Annual Premier

Holden at ringside UKC Premier

The following three articles are of UKC's Premier.

Random Pictures of Premier

 Exhibitors share their pictures from the 2008 UKC Premier Show . . . more>

 

Premier Show

Sandi K. Savedra-Dixon’s trip to the 2008 Premier Show was both enjoyable and fulfilling. She found that the number of Poodles shown at UKC shows continues to grow and that the quality of parti Poodles at these shows continues to improve . . .   more >

President, Denise Spotila reviews UKC's  Premier 2008 . . .  more >

 

Gambling With Dogs

This is Part Two of a series of articles by Katherine Bryce to help the average person understand how genetics can affect their dog, and why this study is so important not only to breeders but for the buyer who wants a healthy, beautiful dog. See Part I in the previous issue of the Gazette for the introduction and explanation of terms . . .    more >

 

Showing Poodles In Germany

As a breeder of black and white harlequins and black and tan phantoms in the Klein and Dwarf sizes, Claudia Jachmann is excited that these colors can now compete for CAC (Certificate of Aptitude for Champion) titles in Germany . . .   more >

Changes For The German Kennel Club

Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen (VDH) . . .  more>

New Parti Poodle Club in France

In France, where the French Kennel Club prohibits the registration of any Poodle that is not solid-colored, things are about to get interesting. A few months ago, a group of parti enthusiasts launched a multicolored Poodle website and formed a bicolor Poodle club with the goal of getting partis recognized . . .   more >

Poetry & Recipe Corner

"LAMENT OF A LADY WHO’S GONE TO THE DOGS" . . .

Pumpkin Biscotti . . .
more >

Archives Library

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

Veesa 

First In New Zealand

Cosalta Vis A Vis (Veesa) becomes the first New Zealand Obedience Grand Champion . . .  more >

Juliet holding a happy Shirly

An Update On Shirly

Juliet Bumstead brings readers up to date on her parti Standard Poodle Shirly who was imported from the U.S. in 2006. After making history in the U.K. by appearing in the conformation ring, Shirly is now training for agility . . .   more >

What To Do When ANIMAL CONTROL Comes Knocking

George J. Eigenhauser Jr., is an attorney practicing in the state of California. His advice to breeders regarding Animal Control is a must read . . . more>

Juliet holding a happy Shirly

My Klein Poodle Dash

Tracy Jobe has competed in dog sports with her three Minis for several years; however, since all were being retired for one reason or another, she decided to look for something a little larger to train. She found just what she was looking for in a Klein-sized Poodle . . .   more >


Aramis and Youta with Agustino and Nathalie

News From Nice, France

Departing from the French Kennel Club's custom of allowing only solid-colored Poodles, professional groomer and Poodle owner Nathalie Bernard recently bred the first litter of Standard parti Poodles in the country . . .   more >

2009 Parti Poodle Calendar

Check out the International Parti Poodle Club 2008 Calendar, and learn about the upcoming 2009 Calendar . . .   more >

Caption Contest

"Hey, look at that!"

 

These Poos have found something interesting down at the pond . . .
what do you suppose it is?
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 features in this issue. . .  more >

Poodle Cupcakes

As if Poodles weren't sweet enough, check out this culinary delight!

Bookends

Two alike and one in the middle!

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Tip of the Day...

How to remove ticks

Use a pair of fine tipped tweezers and get as close to the body as you can and carefully pull the tick away from the body. Once removed use a cotton ball and swab the area with alcohol to clean any possible debris left by the tick.

FOR THE LOVE OF PARTI POODLES AROUND THE WORLD

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