SPFL Surpasses 100 Performance Titles Goal!

We were approaching our target of 100 performance and companion titles to be earned by the end of 2023, and not only did we reach it, but we also surpassed it! Our dogs have now accumulated an impressive total of 108 performance and companion titles. Our goal has always been to showcase the versatility of this fantastic breed and we are overjoyed with their performance. Adding to that, with 57 conformation (breeding stock evaluation) titles and awards, our overall count stands at an outstanding 165 titles and awards!

Inbreeding

by sixgun | October 29, 2025 | breeding, Health, Poodles | 0 Comments

“What Level of Inbreeding Is Safe?” When people hear the word inbreeding, they often think it means simply breeding relatives. In dogs, this means pairing two animals who share some of the same ancestors. While this can make puppies more predictable in looks and...

Poodle History

by sixgun | October 28, 2025 | Poodles | 0 Comments

🐩 The Poodle — A Deep Dive into History, Sizes & Colors Few dog breeds blend elegance, athleticism, and intelligence as gracefully as the Poodle. Known today for their refined appearance and loving temperament, Poodles began as rugged working dogs built for the...

Poodle Pulse: Smart Product Recommendations – How to Economically and Methodically Find What Works for Your Dog

by sixgun | October 16, 2025 | Poodle Pulse, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

🧴 Finding the Perfect Formula: Testing Grooming Products Economically and Methodically One of the most frequent questions I hear from new Poodle owners and aspiring handlers is, “What’s the best shampoo and conditioner for a show coat?” The truth is, there isn’t a...

The Truth Behind the Poodle Trend: Separating Fact from Fiction

by sixgun | October 3, 2025 | Health, Poodles, puppies | 0 Comments

Poodles - Doodles Poodles and their many crosses—popularly known as “doodles”—have captured the spotlight in recent years. Their reputation as intelligent, trainable, and low-shedding companions has driven demand to new heights. Yet with popularity comes...

Meet Our New Poodle Chatbot: Your 24/7 Poodle Guide

by sixgun | August 28, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

At Standard Poodles of Forest Lakes, we’re always looking for new ways to support poodle lovers and puppy families. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our newest addition — a Poodle Chatbot, available right on our website. Think of it as your personal guide to...

Breeder Focus – Late Night Musings

by sixgun | August 13, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I sat here pondering several recent conversations, and thoughts kept circulating in my head. This post is the product of those late evening thoughts. Hope you learn something from my rambling. 😉 What We Focus on as Breeders – and Why It Matters Breeding is far more...

Poodle Pulse: Overangulation

by sixgun | July 20, 2025 | Poodle Pulse, breeding, Health | 0 Comments

🚫 Why Too Much Rear Angulation in Poodles Is a Problem And why “more” isn’t always better You might notice that some Poodles in the show ring have long, sweeping hind legs that look dramatic or stylish when they’re stacked or moving. At first glance, it can seem...

Poodle Pulse: Collar or Harness?

by sixgun | July 20, 2025 | Health, Poodle Pulse | 0 Comments

Dangers of Collars and Harnesses Both dog collars and harnesses can cause injuries if not used properly, but wide collars and harnesses generally distribute pressure more evenly across more area and reduce the risk of injuries. Collars can lead to neck strain, trachea...

Poodle Pulse – The Real Effects of Gonadectomy on Dog Health

by sixgun | July 17, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

🧠 Canine Sex Hormones and the Consequences of Spay/Neuter and Timing Insights from Dr. Michelle Kutzler’s Presentation on Long-Term Health After Spay/Neuter (Gonadectomy) https://www.akc.org/akc-educated-breeder-webinar-series/ Many well-meaning dog owners opt to spay...

Showsight Magazine – Series on Examining Dogs

by sixgun | July 14, 2025 | Poodle Pulse, breeding, Health, Poodles | 0 Comments

This is a great series from Showsight Magazine! I summarized each segment with links to the original articles. All together, they appear to make up about 82 pages with images (not including the social media comments linked at the bottom of this page). You may also...