Mount Zion Kennels

09/03/2026

The Knick Knacks turned 3 weeks old yesterday! Who’s your favorite this week?

08/30/2026

08/29/2026

Addison’s is something every Standard Poodle owner should be aware of. The symptoms can be vague, come and go, and look like so many other things, which is why it can sometimes be missed.

Addison’s can affect any breed or mixed-breed dog. Standard Poodles are one of several breeds with an increased risk.

There is also no DNA test we can run on our breeding dogs to tell us they are clear, carriers, or whether they may develop Addison’s later in life. That makes knowing our pedigrees, keeping in touch with puppy families, and being open about health issues when they occur incredibly important.

I think breeders sometimes worry about sharing health history with puppy homes or other breeders because they're afraid of how it may reflect on their breeding program. And I get it, the internet can get pretty ugly.

The reality is that no pedigree or kennel is completely free of health concerns. Breeding is about reducing risk, and trying to bring out the best in our breed each time we decide on a potential litter. The cool thing is there is more research being done and I hope someday we can see this removed from our breed.

If your Poodle is ever diagnosed with Addison’s, please let their breeder know. That information can be incredibly valuable to them, and it also gives them the opportunity to make owners of siblings and other relatives aware so they know what signs to watch for and when to talk with their veterinarian. Recognizing the possibility of Addison’s during a crisis and getting treatment quickly can quite literally save a life. ❤️

And if you have a Poodle who is showing some of these signs, even if they seem to come and go, you can always talk with your veterinarian about testing to help rule Addison’s out. It’s worth the peace of mind.

I put together this little graphic with some of the basics. The more we openly share and learn about the health issues that affect our breed, the better we can advocate for the Poodles we love.

08/28/2026

As merle is intentionally being bred for more in our breed, just a friendly reminder on where we stand as some believe that because we occasionally produce parti and phantom, we must support Merle also.

I love all dogs, and a merle mix already living its life deserves to be loved just as much as any dog sleeping on our couch. But we can love a dog without supporting how it was intentionally produced.

At Kvali, we do not breed merle into our poodles, and we do not support or encourage intentionally breeding for merle. Merle was introduced into Poodles through another breed and for us, preserving the Poodle also means being honest about what is and isn't historically part of our breed.

We also have wonderful families and friends who have merle dogs as beloved pets alongside one of our Poodles, and we love seeing them just as much. This has never been about judging the dogs or the families who love them. Never feel ashamed to share pictures of the dogs you love!

There is room to want the best for every dog and be kind to the people who love them while still being honest that merle is not a naturally occurring Poodle color or pattern, and intentionally introducing and perpetuating it is not something we believe supports the preservation or integrity of our breed.

-Kvali

08/24/2026

I missed 1 week photos, but here are 1.5 week photos of Sorejk & Cece’s little knick knacks! 😍

(all are reserved at this time)

08/22/2026

So excited to work with Kvali Standard Poodles on this exciting litter! I am hoping to find a co-owner or guardian home for a show prospect male from this pairing. Message us if you may be interested! 👀🐩

📍Guardian Homes must be within reasonable driving distance of Eugene, OR
📍For dedicated co-owns, distance isn’t an issue/limitation

Shevy × Avery
Burns, Oregon

We are opening up just a couple more spots for our Shevy and Avery plans this winter, with little ones joining their families around March early 2027.

We are so excited! These two are the absolute sweetest and have amazing temperaments. Shevy's pedigree has beautiful lines from Russia, and we are looking forward to combining them with Avery's. We appreciate Mount Zion Kennels for working with us!

More information:

http://kvalistandardpoodles.com/shevy-and-avery-winter-2026/

08/20/2026

08/18/2026