Cedar Valley hunting Poodles
In the fall of 2021 our daughter Brooke brought home an adorable, fuzzy faced Standard Poodle named Izzy. During her training and noticing the retrieving talent and hunting drive Izzy had, Brooke and Traci were impressed! With nearly 30 years of experience training and raising outstanding hunting and competitive Labradors, Brooke and Traci have decided to put together a program to produce outstanding hunting poodles!
Our puppies will receive extensive socialization using our proven training program we’ve used for nearly 30 years breeding our Labrador pups. We use the Early Neurological Socialization and Early Scent Introduction. They will be exposed to loud noises, distant gunshots, game birds, outside people, other animals as well as early grooming socialization, among other scenarios. Pups will have their dew claws removed and tails docked to the 2/3″ poodle length. Puppies will come with a health and genetic guarantee.
Deposits are being accepted now to be put on our waitlist for our 2025 litter!
Our goals are to produce great huntering and competitive dogs that are also incredible family dogs and pets. For our 2025 litter we have decided to breed Izzy to Monarch’s Legendary Mischief of Cedar Valley.
Loki is a gorgeous blue brindle parti poodle. Loki is part of Cedar Valley Hunt Club and is Traci’s personal dog. He has been with us since he was an eight week old puppy. He is a medium drive dog that has an incredible nose in the field and loves to retrieve. He retrieves well in water and on land generally not wanting to stop when quitting time comes. He is has a very level-headed temperament, and has been easy to train. He is a very affectionate and loyal dog that is calm and has impeccable manners in the house. He gets along great with children, all dogs and the cat! Loki is sired by International Champion, “Romeo”. He has a full littermate that is a certified service dog, and a number of 1/2 littermates also sire by Romeo that have their UKC Champion titles. Loki is of proper conformation and structure. Puppies sired by Loki would make incredible hunting dogs, service dog prospects and the best family dogs! Loki nice size dog standing at 26 inches and is 55 pounds.
Izzy is very prey driven and has an superb nose. She has obtained her BCAT title in Fast CAT (coursing ability test). Training Izzy has been incredibly easy and she quickly picks up on anything we teach her. She loves to retrieve and hunt. Izzy is a wonderful family pet and great with children and features an incredible “off switch” when in the home and is happy to chill out and snuggle up. While she is not an official service dog, Brooke has worked with her on a number of service dog tasks and we believe she will produce great prospects for service dogs. Izzy is a blue and white parti poodle and stands 24 inches tall and is 50 pounds.
This breeding will produce an all parti colored litter in the colors of Black, Blue, and Silver, with possible Sable and Brindle. This litter will make exceptional prospects for hunting dogs, service dogs, as well as competitive dogs in hunt test, obedience, scent work, coursing and agility. Not only that, the temperament of both parents should produce dogs that love to be active but a very content, cuddly, easy going family dogs!
about the standard poodle
Poodles are often associated with their fancy haircuts and sophisticated demeanor. However, long before Standard Poodles were perceived as “fancy froo froo” dogs they were die hard hunting companions, highly prized for their abilities retrieving in the water and on land more than 400 years ago.
What most people don’t know is that poodles were initially bred as hunting dogs. The origin of the breed can be traced back to Germany where they are known as the “Pudel,” which means “to splash about.” The word itself describes how the dog would jump into water to retrieve fallen game birds during a hunt. French nobles later picked up on this trend and began breeding larger poodles to create Standard Poodles.
Standard Poodles have many characteristics that make them great hunters. They are considered the second most intelligent breed of dog, only behind Border Collies, which make them easy to train and quick to learn. Poodles are eager to please and are very sensible dogs that build great bonds with their families. They have strong scenting abilities and their athletic making them the perfect companion for the hunting blind. Additionally, their curly coat protects them from the cold while also allowing them to be more mobile in the field.
Poodles originated as hunting dogs because they are the most versatile and most intelligent breeds. Those qualities have brought the Standard Poodle to dominate competitive canine sports like Obedience, Scenting Trials, and Coursing Ability Tests. The Standard Poodle is the perfect fit as a family pet, service animal, sporting or scenting prospect, and of course…hunting companion! For those with allergies, Standard Poodles are hypoallergenic and they don’t shed! If you’re looking for an outstanding, unique, fluffy, friendly companion both in the home and the field, a Standard Poodle fits the bill.
