Versatility

Most Poodles have a natural desire to please and love a challenge. Performance events, canine good citizen tests and therapy work are wonderful ways to channel these traits. We are proud of the temperament of our Cabernet dogs that allows them to be so versatile in home, show ring and performance.

Rollie, a Therapy Dog

In memory of Linda, our dear sweet friend who LOVED her Cabernet girl. 

Zoe (A Tango X Bianca daughter)

Linda carefully searched to find just the right poodle to be her agility partner and we were so happy when she chose a Cabernet puppy. Her husband Ron, purchased Zoe as a birthday gift for her. Linda had the dream of putting many agility titles on Zoe only to have it cut short by cancer July 4, 2009. Scott and I will miss Linda.

They were a wonderful team and Zoe loved every minute of her agility work with Linda.

 
Morgan, working in agility training

Morgan was a show Champion before she went to her "forever home." While she didn't compete in agility, she did train for fun and enjoyed it.

 
Cabernet's Chablis Du Val CD RE CGC ThD

Chablis (left) was a Therapy Dog and also had obedience/rally titles. Chablis was granted her three advanced therapy dog degrees posthumously.  All of that stands for her work with children in public education and visits to the elderly (social visits and Alzheimer's patients.)

Standard Poodles make excellent Therapy and Reading Dogs , just as Chablis was while she was still alive.  Chablis was a very special girl as she touched lives through her Therapy work and was a great ambassador for the breed with her obedience and good manners.

Morgan with her Teddy Bear at school.

It's not unusual for me to take a dog to school for the children to enjoy during down time. I have found that for many children it calms them, for those who fear dogs it has taught them to not fear them, and for those who love dogs they get to enjoy interacting with a breed they're unfamiliar with. Our dogs love being read to, talked to, whispered to, and hugged by small arms. 

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