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Feia – Retired from breeding March ’23 

Wish Upon a Firestar Reverie of Forest Lakes

D.O.B.:June 14, 2020
Color:Apricot
Size:42 lbs 20 inches 
Health Testing:OFA
AKC Titles:NA NAJ OA OAJ AXJ MJP MXJ NF AX MX CGC VCX 
UKC Titles:CH
Sire:Romeo
Dam:Penelope
Litters:March 2022 with Blaze

Strengths: head, eyes, neck, chest, shoulder layback, topline, carriage, coat, tail set, tail carriage, feet, rear angulation

My little firecracker was the most dominant pup of her litter and always kept me entertained. She is a second generation Forest Lakes poodle. She is a littermate to Deacon and their parents are Penelope and Romeo. She has the most amazing apricot coat I’ve ever seen or felt. And her wonderful confidence – oh, she gives us such joy!

We completed Puppy Obedience I and II and earned her Canine Good Citizen title. She competed in conformation beginning in December 2020 and finished her championship at UKC Premier Nationals in June 2021 with a clean sweep of class dogs two out of three days. She enters, competes, and exits the ring like a pro.

Feia lives with my first mentor who is channeling all of her wonderful energy and drive to develop her into an excellent agility competitor. She has already added multiple agility titles!

We matched Feia and Blaze in January 2023 and they produced five  amazing and versatile apricot puppies! We enjoyed her visit and her sweet cuddles; she looks so much like her momma, Penelope, she steals our hearts more and more with every eye contact!

May 2023:  Feia retired! She is pursuing further titles in agility.

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Canine Temperament and Cognition Evaluations

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Dog Owner’s Guide to Social Media: Tagging Breeders, Co-Owners, and Sharing Responsibly

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Cleared by Parentage: How OFA Uses It, Why It Expires, and What It Means for Puppy Buyers

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Stop the Confusion: What DNA Markers Really Mean for Your Dog’s Health

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Decode the Difference: Direct DNA Tests, Marker Tests, and What They Really Mean for Your Dog

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Decoding DNA: How Genetic Testing Is Transforming Dog Health and Breeding

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PennHIP vs. OFA: The Critical Truth Behind Accurate Canine Hip Evaluations

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Do Older Stud Dogs Give Puppies Longer Telomeres?

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PennHip Evaluations

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OFA Hip Evaluations

🩻 Understanding OFA Hip Evaluations: What Those X-Rays Really Show If you’ve ever seen an OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) hip X-ray and wondered what veterinarians are looking for, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a breeder, a future puppy owner, or simply...