Here's the website for Smurfy's breeder:
http://www.panhandlepuppies.com/Standard Poodles.htm
The pictures on that page show's Smurfy' mom & dad (scroll down and you'll see "Bambi" aka "Murphy" - that's our Smurfy!); if you click on any of the pictures it takes you to their page, with info about that particular dog, mom or dad, or puppy. We chose this breeder (and drove 20 hours to pick Smurfy up and bring him home!) because of the extensive testing they do. He is exactly how he tested - playful, inquisitive, calm, and a perfect complement for our more excitable Spoo, L.E. Belle (pronounced "Ellie-Belle"). We weren't looking for a show dog, or breeder, so it didn't bother us that Smurfy was more suitable for a pet. He's perfect for us! As to size, Smurfy was the smallest of all the boys, and it looks like he was tied (almost) with the smaller girls. He sure has grown fast, though! We think he may actually beat his dad's 27 inches, since he's getting close to that now, and we've been told to expect another growing spurt or two.
Smurfy's color is funny - he is much darker than he looks...? His fur bleaches in the sunshine and he has beautiful blonde highlights! Specially on his topknot. When he gets trimmed his whole body is about 3 shades darker than his head! We like the furry face, but it's getting out of control, so we're going to trim him up this afternoon. I'll get some pictures up then
(If I figure out how!)
