Puppies are the proof of any breeding program. Like all babies, puppies need a lot of stroking, conversation, and direction from both their mama and us. Therefore, we don't have many in any year. We believe in the "Seven by seven" rule; we temperament test our puppies between seven and nine weeks; and we ask you to complete a puppy questionnaire to help us select the appropriate puppy for your family.

Like our stud dogs, our mothers complete full genetic testing before they are bred, and are seen by our veterinarian at least twice during pregnancy.

Early socialization is highly important in producing a happy, stable adult-both in people and dogs. You won't get your puppy until he is "ready" to leave his mama and his brothers and sisters. He will have learned to share, not to bite hard, to be subservient to authority and his elders, to trust all humans. We want him to be "the best dog you've ever had."

Enjoy the pictures!

We are delighted to announce the June 7 birth of a small, but exciting litter. There are 4 blacks and one cream. Their sire, BIS Ch. Bar-None Dawin Travelin' Manis, the top male standard poodle in the U.S. He is second cousin to the Mama, our lovely Ch. Barbican Ladyhawke, a Jenna daughter. "Sofia" won a 5 point major under Frank Sabella at the Chicago International.

Ricky's father and Sofia's mother are half siblings, and the puppies already show some of the distinctive characteristics of the greater Multi Ch. Avatar Concord families.

You can check out their genetic testing at: www.offa.org

Ch. Barbican Ladyhawke "Sofia"

BIS Ch. Bar-None Dawin Travelin' Manis