Standard Poodles of Forest Lakes – Recent Accomplishments & Top Honors:
** Living our Best Lives with our Best Friends! **
Over 250 AKC and UKC Titles/Awards earned by SPFL dogs since December 2019!
15 UKC Best in Show/Reserve Best in Show Awards, 6 Gemstone Titles,
A National Best of Breed, and 20 Best Puppy in Show/Reserve Best Puppy in Show since June 2021!
AKC Breeder of Merit since 2022
AKC Registered Kennel Name since 2023
AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. since 2018
2024 UKC Top Ten in Breed
2023 UKC Top Ten in Breed
2023 UKC Premier Specialty Award of Merit
2022 UKC Premier Specialty Award of Merit
2021 UKC Premier Specialty National Best of Breed (NBOB)
and Reserve Best in Specialty Show (RBISS)
2021 UKC Top Ten in Breed
2020 UKC Top Ten in Breed
Conformation…therapy…scent detection…performance & companion sports…
working dogs……..our poodles do it ALL!
From our humble beginnings to where we are today, we’re deeply grateful for the mentors who guided us and the amazing community that’s grown around Standard Poodles of Forest Lakes. Since we began actively competing in December 2019, our dogs have earned:
• 21 UKC Championships
• 12 UKC Grand Championships
• 6 Gemstone titles
• 15 Best in Show/Reserve Best in Show awards
• 19 Best/Reserve Best Puppy in Show awards
• 4 AKC Championships
• Over 250 performance and companion titles
And before SPFL was even founded, our love of the breed had already led to 14 conformation and companion titles on our personal dogs.
But beyond the titles and ribbons, what means the most to us is the impact our puppies have in the lives of their people. From just 16 litters, 74 SPFL puppies have gone on to earn more than 150 titles—and counting! (Updated 1/5/2025)
We celebrate every journey—whether it’s in the ring, on the trail, or curled up on the couch.
We proudly offer title incentives for our buyers, co-owners, and guardians who want to explore the exciting world of dog sports and competition.
And we’re equally proud of the many SPFL pups who shine as loyal companions, trusted service dogs, and beloved members of their families.
Welcome to the Forest Lakes family—where purpose meets partnership, and potential knows no bounds.
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The Standard Poodle
LEARN ABOUT THE BREED
We are proud to offer Life’s Abundance foods and supplements! Discover the exceptional quality and nutrition of Life’s Abundance products that we provide for our beloved Standard Poodles. With our commitment to canine wellness and responsible breeding, we ensure that our dogs receive the best nutrition for optimal health and longevity.
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SPFL Poodles and pups slideshow:
What we do
Our Specialties
Breeding
Utilizing experience, education and science to create healthier generations of standard poodles
Showing
Proving our dogs meet the standards published by the national parent breed club in terms of structure and temperament and demonstrating the versatility of the breed
Rehoming
Rehabilitation and rehoming of poodles retired from the show ring and/or rescued from the community
Training
Puppies may remain with us for additional training (house/crate/leash/basic training) and we provide support for SPFL puppies for their lifetime
What Drives Us
Our Mission
The mission of Standard Poodles of Forest Lakes is to improve the standard poodle breed; providing the best possible outcome in terms of health and quality of life. This is accomplished through:
- Proving our dogs in the conformation ring for correct structure and temperament
- Demonstrating the versatility of the poodle in performance sports and other activities
- Continuously participating in breed and breeder education
- Completing extensive health testing
- Pairing genetically diverse dams and sires
- Raising well-balanced and resilient puppies
- Uniting families with puppies who are matched for success
- Providing life-long support for SPFL puppies and their families
- Sharing our knowledge and experience with the next generation of pet owners, handlers and/or breeders
BEST PRACTICES
AKC publishes a variety of helpful documents for new puppy and dog owners. Click HERE to navigate to a page full of information about preparing for your new puppy.
Two other great resources are the Poodle Club of America Website and VIPoodle.
We’ve assembled a resource for Grooming your pet poodle at home.
Poodle Clipping and Grooming: The International Reference by Shirlee Kalstone is one of the most comprehensive grooming books for the breed.
For new puppy owners, we recommend the book Train Your Puppy Positively by Victoria Stillwell.
Puppy Culture (PC) provides structure for early puppy development (first 12 weeks). Be sure to visit the “Learn” page on the Puppy Culture website. Visit your puppy and observe Puppy Culture at work. We are happy to provide detailed records of our PC activities with your puppy.
We are available for all of your questions for the life of your Forest Lakes puppy! Don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
If you take one of our puppies home, he or she will come with a detailed record book, several days worth of food and treats, a collar and leash, a blanket, a toy, travel items, and lifetime support.
FAQ
Health
Standard Poodles live long, happy, healthy lives thanks to the efforts of dedicated, responsible breeders who routinely test all breeding stock. As with all breeds, however, some health issues can occur including hip dysplasia and several eye disorders. (akc.org)
Sebaceous Adenitis and Addison’s Disease can occasionally occur in the breed. While the precise genes for these disorders haven’t been pinpointed, scientists have identified markers associated with higher risk. By utilizing our dogs’ DNA results, we ensure that we breed away from these risky genetic markers.
Visit our Health Info page for more information and links.
Grooming
Unless you plan to keep your Poodle clipped in a short trim, you will need to learn how to brush how to brush him daily to keep his coat from matting. If you do not brush and comb a full-coated Poodle completely to the skin, the hair will mat near the roots and will have to be shaved off to start all over with new growth. Most pet owners opt to keep the Poodle in a shorter trim. Some owners learn to do this clipping and trimming themselves, while others choose to take their dog to a professional dog groomer every four to six weeks for a bath, grooming, and nail trim. The breed’s relatively non-shedding coat makes the breed a good choice for people with allergies. (akc.org)
Exercise
Poodles of any size are very active dogs who require good exercise every day to suit their high energy level. Poodles are eager for all kinds of activity, and they enjoy keeping busy. Swimming is great exercise for them, and most Poodles love to get in the water. Bred as hunting dogs, their impulse is to retrieve, so tossing toys, sticks, or balls for them will exercise both their mind and body. They also thrive on going for jogs or long walks with their human. (akc.org)
Training
Poodles are extremely intelligent and are easily trained. They are agile and graceful as well as smart, and they enjoy and excel in a variety of canine sports, including agility, obedience, and tracking. They are excellent water-retrievers and also compete in dock diving and retriever hunt tests. Poodles are very people-oriented, and if your training routines are fun and positive, they are quick to please you. Just be sure that you are being consistent with what you ask. (akc.org)
Nutrition
If you are feeding your Poodle a commercial food, follow the suggested feeding guidelines. These are usually pretty spot-on. Since these are based on both age and weight, do not estimate how much your Poodle weighs but rather know what this is within a pound or two. (akc.org)
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