Piccolo's Poodles

06/14/2025

Phreyja’s official CWAGS CW-Ob1 obedience title arrived

06/14/2025

Congratulations to Cosmo on earning a qualifying run in CPE level 1 jumpers agility plus first place. He’s from our April 2022 litter

06/14/2025

Perla’s official UKC CH conformation title arrived

06/14/2025

06/14/2025

Umber enjoyed another spa day with his groomer Brian Cuoco 🛁 Umber is 9 months old

06/12/2025

Pixel’s official CWAGS CW-Ob2 obedience title arrived

06/10/2025

Phreyja’s official CHIC certificate. A dog achieves CHIC certification if it has been screened for every disease recommended by the parent club for that breed and those results are publicly available in the OFA database. The first 4 health tests are the basic requirement for CHIC certification, but we also tested an additional 12 health issues that can be found in Poodles. As a responsible breeder, health is our top priority. We test beyond the CHIC standards and our test results are posted publicly on the OFA website. More information about the CHIC certification can be found at https://ofa.org/chic-programs/

06/10/2025

Phreyja and Ziva enjoyed a hike on Cedar Creek Trail under Natural Bridge during our vacation in the Smoky Mountains. Phreyja is 2 years old. Ziva (Phreyja’s grandmother) is 9 years old

06/10/2025

Sharing a post from my work, Capital City Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital, today! For the past couple weeks I have been seeing a GDV each week! If I see a dog come in for abdominal distension and non-productive vomiting/retching I quickly take a right lateral x-ray to confirm the diagnosis and trochar (stick a sharp needle into the stomach to deflate it) ASAP while also starting a high volume of IV fluids to then go right into surgery.

“
🚨THIS is GDV – a life-threatening emergency🚨
�This X-ray shows a twisted, gas-filled stomach: Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) — one of the most critical surgical emergencies in dogs.

💥 What is GDV?�The stomach fills with gas and twists on itself, cutting off blood flow and trapping contents. It can progress in minutes and is fatal without urgent surgery.

🛑 Signs to watch for:
* Non-productive retching
* Sudden bloating
* Restlessness or pacing
* Collapse
*
🩺 Treatment:�Emergency surgery is the only life-saving option.

✅ Prevention tips:
* Consider a prophylactic gastropexy (stomach tacking), especially for deep-chested breeds like Great Danes, Weimaraners, and Standard Poodles.
* Avoid exercise 1 hour before and 2+ hours after meals.
* Feed 2–3 smaller meals daily rather than one large meal.
* Use slow-feeder bowls to prevent gulping.
* Avoid excessive water intake right after eating.
* Limit stress and rapid eating, especially in multi-dog households.

❗But even with the best care, sometimes prevention isn’t possible. Some dogs develop GDV with no clear trigger — knowing the signs and acting fast is key.

⏱️ If you even suspect GDV, don’t wait. Get to an emergency vet immediately.”

06/09/2025

Ziva and Phreyja are on the road again…into Virginia during our vacation in the Smoky Mountains. Ziva (Phreyja’s grandmother) is 9 years old. Phreyja is 2 years old

06/09/2025

Phreyja’s official OFA elbow dysplasia certificate. As a responsible breeder, health is our top priority. We test beyond the CHIC standards and our test results are posted publicly on the OFA website

06/09/2025

Phreyja had a great time playing putt putt golf in Gatlinburg during our vacation in the Smoky Mountains. Collar by Celtic K9. Phreyja is 2 years old