[mvhplank]

On Feb. 17, I picked up 5-month-old poodle I'm calling "Hobbes," but who will be formally known as Sapphires Come Dance With Me Delaney. I saw him on Facebook and couldn't get him out of my head. His breeder, Wendy Coffey of Sapphire Poodles, does all recommended testing (and then some), shows in conformation and performance events.

I'm looking forward to a new adventure! This photo was taken at the dog club's handling class last Monday.

Yes, he's a solid brindle (that is, no white), registered in both AKC and UKC.

Marguerite
(also with Neely, who likes the new kid)

 

[cowpony]

Neat color!

 

[PeggyTheParti]

Gorgeous! Congratulations on your new poodle friend

 

[lily cd re]

Nice looking boy! Congratulations.

 

[Skylar]

Congratulations on your new baby. Gorgeous poodle with a stunning color.

 

[Carolinek]

Congratulations! What a handsome boy he is.

 

[Willowgirl]

Beautiful!

 

[Asta's Mom]

Handsome boy - you both lucked out when you found each other.

 

[Mufar42]

Oh very nice, congratulations!

 

[Muggles]

How exciting! He’s lovely

 

[Fenris-wolf]

Congratulations ?? he's so handsome ?

 

[bluegirl1997]

Awesome! Brindles rule!

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[hrsldy]

Congrats!! Beautiful

 

[Mfmst]

Congratulations on the new guy!

 

[mvhplank]

Here are a few shots from handling class last night (3/2/2020). We're headed to UKC conformation this weekend, but since he's not 6 months old yet, he can only enter Novice Puppy, a non-licensed class (thus no wins or points possible--but still valuable experience). As a side note, you may already know that only solid colored poodles may compete in AKC conformation. However, UKC has separate divisions for solid and multicolored poodles; both are in the Gun Dog group.

 

[mvhplank]

<Snip>As a side note, you may already know that only solid colored poodles may compete in AKC conformation. However, UKC has separate divisions for solid and multicolored poodles; both are in the Gun Dog group.

I should have clarified that the Standards compete in Gun Dog group, the minis compete in Companion, and the toys in the Toy group.

 

[mashaphan]

Lovely! Interesting note, Otter is a Saphire poodle,from Pulaski NY. Did not know there were 2 ,though different spellings!