Mount Zion Kennels

08/10/2025

08/10/2025

I just love this dog 😍🥰🥹

08/10/2025

Look who came out to play after over TWO years of sitting out! The judge LOVED him, but he was out of practice and took 3rd in the Breeder-Handler class. But just look at how happy and beautiful he looked! 🤩
Mount Zion Coming to Light “Lucian”

08/10/2025

UCH Mystic Moon & Mount Zion Radiance in the Stars “Zara” at the UPA Regional Poodle Specialty, hosted by the NW Poodle Fanciers July 31st. Zara showed beautifully, and took a reserve in the Champion Class!

08/03/2025

08/03/2025

7 weeks old! ✨
This week is a big one — full grooms, temperament testing, meeting more new people, more car rides, and so many new experiences! These pups are growing fast!
In order: Fennel, Basil, Clove, Cinnamon, Sage
Who’s your favorite? 😍

07/28/2025

6 weeks old! (…a day late 😅)
These pups are growing so fast 🥺 Every day they’re becoming bolder, braver, and more curious about the world around them. They’ve been spending more time outside (playing in the dirt right before photos 🤦‍♀️), and love exploring inside too!
They’ve also been making friends with the rest of my pack — Zara especially is obsessed with them and plays so sweetly 🐾

Next up: temperament testing on Saturday… and I’m so excited to see how each of their little personalities shine!

In order: Clove, Fennel, Basil, Cinnamon & Sage

07/27/2025

What does OFA CHIC mean?

OFA CHIC stands for Canine Health Information Center Certification, a program developed by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) in partnership with breed parent clubs. It’s a voluntary health testing program designed to promote responsible breeding and transparency.

#️⃣ #️⃣When a dog has a CHIC number, it means:

The dog has completed a specific set of breed-recommended health tests.

The breeder chose to post results publicly in the OFA database.

Why Is OFA CHIC Important?

1. Promotes Healthier Breeding

CHIC helps ensure breeding dogs are screened for inherited diseases relevant to their breed (e.g., hips, eyes, thyroid, etc.)

2. Transparency & Accountability

All results are accessible to the public, helping puppy buyers and breeders make informed decisions.

3. Breed-Specific Health Awareness

Each breed has a custom CHIC requirement list based on its known health risks. This is more than just "Embark tested".

OFA Recommended testing for Standard Poodles:

⭐Hip Dysplasia (One of the following)
OFA Evaluation
PennHIP Evaluation
⭐Eye Examination
Eye Examination by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist
⭐Health Elective (One of the following tests)
-OFA Thyroid evaluation from an approved laboratory
-OFA SA Evaluation from an approved derma pathologist
-Advanced Cardiac Exam
-Basic Cardiac Exam
✨ Genetic testing for VWD, NE etc is also recommended

How to Look Up a Dog on OFA.org

1. Go to the OFA website:
https://www.ofa.org

2. Click “Search OFA Records”:
You'll find this at the top of the homepage or under the “Search” tab.

3. Enter the dog’s registered name:
-Use the dog's full AKC (or other registry) name.
-Partial names can work, but the full name gives the best results.
-You can also use a registration number or microchip number.

4. Click "Search":
The results will show a list of dogs that match.

5. Click on the correct dog:
You'll be taken to that dog’s health testing profile, including:
-Hips, elbows, eyes, thyroid, heart, etc.
-CHIC number (if applicable)
-Breed, color, date of birth, and owner (if public)

If you're unsure of the exact registered name, ask the breeder or check the dog’s pedigree.

Look for the “CHIC” logo on the dog’s profile. This indicates the dog has met breed health testing requirements.

07/26/2025

Thank you to all of our sponsors for the upcoming UKC Poodle Specialty!

We appreciate you so much!

We will be accepting emailed entries and Day of Show entries until 330pm July 31st.
Licensed Classes $35
Non Licensed $25

Looking forward to a great event!

***Show ground gates open at 2pm ***

https://www.ukcdogs.com/event/united-poodle-association---poodle-specialty-jul-31-2025?calendar_id=3&view=month&offset=0

07/23/2025

UCH Mount Zion C Icing on the Cake TKA VHMA BCAT

🍰 Cannoli 🍰

I'm really enjoying the Scandinavian trim on him.