Volume 4, Issue 2

International Parti Poodle Gazette

April   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 out! door 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 >

 


Dr. Joe Morris

Ask Dr. Joe (Joe Morris, DVM)

In this issue, Dr. Joe cautions the use of Ivermectin in ears and gives advice on caring for razor burn from grooming. Read his answer to Susan about itching Poodles.

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 >

Partis on Parade

Do you have a brag you'd like to share? Whether it's a blue ribbon, a competition won, or any other achievement.. this is the place to share it! 

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 >

Calendar Time Again

We are now accepting photos for the 2009 Calendar. Photos must be 11 X 8 inches and 300ppi. Poodles must be properly groomed to be considered. Not all images submitted will be used. Email with subject line "Calendar Submission" to ippg.juliana@gmail.com or mail to IPPC, 300 Nicole Circle #90, Opp, AL 36467. If you want your photos returned please include a stamped, self addressed envelope.



Tip of the Day...
Heatstroke
Symptoms: Rapid or labored breathing, vomiting, high body temperature, collapse
Treatment/Action
Place the animal in a tub of cool water. Or, gently soak the animal with a garden hose or wrap it in a cool, wet towel. Do not over cool the animal. Stop cooling when rectal temperature reaches 103 degrees Fahrenheit

Information from
http://www.healthypet.com/


We want playtime!

The Housebound Poodle

Bored to tears, your housebound Poodles have been misbehaving (or, worse, have become depressed), and you are at your wit’s end. What to do? Here are some suggestions for in-house activities that can make all of your lives more enjoyable. . .    more >

Announcing the International Parti Poodle Club

The International Parti Poodle Club, a non profit organization is now accepting membership . . .  more >

Mango saved by CPR *twice*!

Mango is one lucky poodle . . . two brushes with death, and still full of spunk and energy! . . .  more >

Service Dogs: The Inside Scoop

Part II of Jillian Gartner’s article about service dogs includes more details about training methods and tasks, how to match dog to client, and how you, a Poodle lover, can help the cause. . .    more >

Ruby The Rescue

Having received an email from a local part-time breeder about a Standard Poodle, Leslie French went to check out the dog and was shocked by what she saw. She felt compelled to save this beautiful girl . . . and learned her sister was also in need of rescuing. . .   more >

Ear Infection Remedies

The pendulous ears of Poodles often cause them ear problems. Heather Bryan talks about the various ear maladies and asks readers to join in a study of home remedies that different people have suggested. . .    more>

Poetry & Recipe Corner

"A Message From Max" . . .
Peanut Brindle . . .
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 III

In Lynn Franklin’s third installment of how to civilize your Poodle, she focuses on teaching your dog when to bark and when not to bark. . .   more >

The Continental Trim

Jacqui McLeay shares her expertise in how to accomplish a Continental trim on your poodle, with step by step instructions and images . . .  more >

Genetics for the Poodle Lover's Soul

Part I in a series of articles by Katherine Bryce, CPDT, CMG explains genetics in non-scientific terms that dog lovers will find easy to understand . . .  more >

Rustee And Nicky

When considering Poodles with interesting careers, one doesn’t usually think of team-operating a big-rig; however, this is just what Standard Poodle Nicky does with his partner Rustee Ray. . .   more >

Can Poodles Really Hunt?

Your Poodle might love hunting, if given the chance, and be very good at it. Some Poodles are good at hunting and some are not. Gary Scovel, once a die-hard Labrador Retriever fan, tells of his experience hunting with Poodles . . .   more >

Caption Contest

"Mffle mffle mffle . . ."

 

Victor has a yogurt cup stuck on his nose... what do you suppose Charlie and
Victor think of that??

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 >

Lights - Camera - Action !

Mezzo, a small parti-colored Poodle makes a big splash in advertising in Nice, France. . .   more >

Coats Of Many Colors

Rafael Abuhadba and his circus act of multicolored poodles have traveled the globe, but now have a home in O.C. . .   more >

We have two delightful stories in this issue. . .  more >

Willow Wants To Play Ball !!

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Puppy Size

FOR THE LOVE OF PARTI POODLES AROUND THE WORLD

~International Parti Poodle Gazette
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