NOVEMBER 2007:
Tilla is a CHAMPION!  She went Best of Winners at the Poodle Club of Oklahoma City specialty on November 1st under judge Mrs. Donna J. Buxton for a 4 point major.  Many thanks to her handler Terri Meyers and assistants Lori Logli, Kris Gerdesmeier, and Dani Gerdesmeier for all that they do!

Renfield earned his UCD (United Kennel Club Companion Dog) title in 3 shows at the Minnesota Mixed Breed Club Obedience Trials in Lake Elmo on November 11. 

OCTOBER 2007:
Renfield earned his first ever perfect score off 100 in the Rally Advanced B class at Rapid City Kennel Club on October 20, under judge Mel Stanley!  He also earned his Canine Good Citizen on the same day. 

SEPTEMBER 2007:
Renfield earned his RAE2 at the Galatin Dog Club show in Bozeman, Montana on September 19th with a 2nd place 99 in Advanced B and a 1st place 97 in Excellent B.  He went on to earn the first three legs of his RAE 3 during our Montana run, with excellent scores and several placements.

Emma and Sadie had did very well at the State 4-H Dog Show.  They received blue ribbons in all 4 of their classes, and also did great in the Rally fun class.

JULY 2007:
July is a busy month for us!  Emma earned her RN title in one weekend at the Twin Ports Kennel Club / Duluth Kennel Club shows.  Emma is shown by Sadie.  They also earned a Champion in Showmanship and and Blue ribbon in obedience at the Anoka County 4-H Fun Match. 

Emma and Sadie had GREAT results at the Anoka County 4-H Dog shows.  They were Champion in their Obedience class; Reserve Champion in their Showmanship class; they received an Award of Merit in their Jumpers class, and they received a Blue Ribbon in their Agility class.

JANUARY 2007:
Renfield earned his Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) title at St. Paul Dog Training Club on January 4.  We are very proud!  We started on his RAE2 title at the Land O'Lakes Kennel Club shows the next day.

OCTOBER 2006:
The puppies are here!  Emma had 2 male puppies on 10-28-06; one black and one brown.  

SEPTEMBER 2006:
Our Poodles were very successful at the Minnesota State 4-H Dog Show!  Sadie and Renfield earned a blue ribbon in Novice Obedience, a blue ribbon in Beginner Agility, and an Award of Excellence in Jumpers 1.  Sadie and Emma earned a blue ribbon in Beginner B Obedience and were Reserve Champion in Showmanship.   Caitlin and Ringo earned a blue ribbon in Showmanship and were Champion in Novice Obedience!  Congratulations to Sadie, Caitlin, Renfield, Emma & Ringo.

JULY 2006:
Another busy month here!  We had a 2 titles & 2 girls weekend July 14-16.  Renfield finished his Rally Excellent title with a first place win on July 14th at Twin Ports Training Club trial in Duluth.  He then went on to earn his Companion Dog title in one weekend, including a first place score of 191+ on his very first time out, and a third place score of 192.5 to finish up on Sunday.  To add to the excitement of the weekend, Lynzee had her puppies Sunday night!  2 black girls are alive and well!  Many, many thanks to Gail Bjorge for all that she did, and to the staff at the Emergency clinic in St. Cloud for a wonderful job. 

Our county 4-H dogs shows were held at the end of July.  Caitlin & Ringo were Champions in their Novice Obedience class, and received a blue ribbon in Showmanship.  Sadie and Renfield were Reserve Champions in Jumpers 1 Agility, they received an Award of Merit in Novice Obedience, and a Blue Ribbon in Beginner Agility.  Sadie and Emma were Champions in their Showmanship class, and received a blue ribbon in Beginner B Obedience.  All of them are going on to the State 4-H Dog Show in September.

JUNE 2006:
Our fourth poodle, Lynzee is here!  A HUGE thank you to Dave Waddell (Azlynn's Poodles) for this wonderful opportunity.   Many thanks also to Eva Mitchell for all of her help, and to Gail Bjorge for bringing Lynzee home to us. 

MAY 2006:
WOW - a busy month!  All three of the puppies have gone to wonderful homes.  Renfield finished his Rally Advanced title on May 11th at Cambridge KC, and earned the first 2 legs of his Rally Excellent title at Key City!   He also placed 1st for the first time at Key City, with a 2nd place on the other day.

FEBRUARY 2006:
Emma has had her puppies!!  2 boys and 1 girl were born Friday night 2-24-06.  Mother and puppies are all doing well.  Very many thanks to Lori Logli for her help whelping this litter. 

JANUARY 2006:
Renfield (Dream Pickets Go Find It RN) has earned 2 legs of his Rally Advanced title. 

JUNE 2005:
Renfield  and Ringo (CeeJai's Beaucoups of Blues RN) each earned their AKC Rally Novice titles on June 14, 2005 at the Poodle Club of America National Specialty.

MAY 2005:
Caitlin showed in her first AKC Junior Showmanship competitions at Key City Kennel Club in May, 2005.  She took first in Novice Intermediate class on Saturday and fourth on Sunday.  She showed with Am Can CAC U-BIS U-GRCH Pickets Fetchin' A Dream (Fletcher), a toy Poodle that she co-owns with Eva Mitchell and Gail Bjorge.  Thank you Eva and Gail for letting her have this opportunity!

Emma (Am U-GRCH Dream Pickets Go Get It) earned her UKC GRCH on Saturday, May 14, 2005.  She was handled by co-owner, Eva Mitchell.  YAH EMMA!!