Hot News!
 

November 27-29, 2009

Three of the Highfalutin' Poodle gang attended the UKC
show cluster put on by Gold Country Hounds and Hunters 
over the Thanksgiving weekend.

By all accounts, these were the biggest UKC shows ever held 
on the West Coast, with entrants from California (of course), 
Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washinton, Utah, Colorado and on and on. 
It was a HUGE success, 6 shows over 3 days, Raffles, Auctions, Weight
Pull, special training classes, Rally, even a working kitchen with hot
food available.

We had a great time! 

And we have two new UKC Champions..

Reese, now UKC Champion HIghfalutin' Hot Commodity, won 
Best Male and Best of Winners in three of four shows.  His baby
sister, Candy, now UKC Champion Highfalutin' Hard Candy Kisses,
won Best Female several times.  In one show she also took Best of 
Breed over 5 Champions and 2 Grand Champions AND went on to win 
a Gun Dog Group FIRST PLACE out of a very nice line up of Breed 
winners!  All at 7 months of age!
 

Their half sister, Soda, UKC Champion Highfalutin' Happiness Is
Huffish, was brought out of early "retirement" for some fun and games
and rocked it with 4 Champion Class wins (over 4 and 5 other Champions),
3 Best of Breed wins and 3 Gun Dog Group First Place wins!  Not too
shabby for our lovely white girl who got her groove back big time!


 

November 2, 2009

Flee Wee, ever the hot Poodle girl, hits the big screen!

http://www.sniffthemovie.com/blog/labels/snapshots.html

Queen Flee Wee, and her loving parents, Lizz and John, have 
continued to bring about laughs, smiles, creativity and 
Poodle awareness!  We are SO proud of them!


 

October 16, 2009

Our Candy, Highfalutin' Hard Candy Kisses, made her AKC show debut in grand
style at the Poodle Club of Central California's Specialty Show.  Just 6 months old by
a few days,and a whopping 34 pounds if wet, Candy impressed the Judge with her
style, grace and superb structure.  Candy won Best Puppy in Standards and went on
to win BEST PUPPY IN SPECIALTY!

I am SOOO thrilled by this wonderful acknowledgment of such a special puppy,
out of a long hoped for breeding.  She REALLY does bring out the best of her
Mom, Della, and her Daddy, Digory.. See Candy's personal webpage for more
information on her backgound!
http://www.highfalutinpoodles.com/candypage.html
 
 

Sept. 6, 2009

Our new addition, the mischievous Echo, aka
Arrowhead's Highfalutin' Dream, went from 0 to 100
in short order and is now a UKC CHAMPION!   She finished
her title in only 2 weekends of shows, with an impressive
2 Reserve Best In Show wins!

Echo is co-owned with Cindy Erickson of
Arrowhead Acres in NC.
 

 August 29-30, 2009

At the Nor Cal APBT Club UKC Multi Breed shows, our young
siblings, Candy, Highfalutin' Hard Candy Kisses and Reese,
Highfalutin' Hot Commodity,  made their show debuts at
just 4 1/2 months of age.

On Saturday, Candy was entered and won RESERVE BEST
PUPPY IN SHOW out of a beautiful lineup of  6 or 7 up
and coming UKC stars!

On Sunday, Candy sat on the sidelines and her Brown brother,
Reese, got his turn.  Not to be outdone by his sister, Reese
took BEST PUPPY IN SHOW!

They both handled themselves beautifully, taking in all the
sights, smells and activity with ease and confidence.  I am so in
love with these two pups, they are just a joy to watch.
 

April 5, 2009

We are THRILLED to announce that our wonderful
Silver boy,  Zak, UKC Ch. Highfalutin' Zacharia Rainier,
is now an AKC CHAMPION!!  Huge congrats to his two main
Moms, Mic and Rachael, for all you have done in overcoming
the obstacles and seeing him through to this amazing conclusion.
Less than a month ago, we feared the worst, that he was lost
to us forever.  And now we celebrate this incredible success.

April 5, 2009  Celebrating a very proud accomplishment!

Picture time for Zak as he finishes his AKC Championship!

Along with this happy accomplishment, we have a special
announcement in honor of our Bijou,
UKC CH. Hfalutin Half And Half CGC,
Zak's very proud Momma.

The criteria for the coveted TOP PRODUCER status for
Standard Poodles (Dams) is 5 AKC Champions.  With this
title for Zak, Bijou becomes the FIRST MULTI / PARTI
COLORED TOP PRODUCER in history to produce 5 AKC
Champion offspring !!!  She joins the ranks of some of the
finest Standard Poodle Dams of all time.

 
 

March 21, 2009

Happy Reunion photo: Zak and his Mom, Rachael,
3 days after their miraculous reunion.  Now THAT is a smile!

 Photo courtesy of Rory.
 

ZAK HAS BEEN FOUND!!!


Photos by Matt Glaser
 

Tuesday 6:30 PM   March 17
Two x-country skiers in the back country of the Alpental ski area spent
an hour and a half searching for the location of the dog they heard barking..
 Gabe Newton and Matt Glaser were searching in almost 5 feet of new snow when
they finally found  Zak, who was "hunkered down" in a small den he had apparently
dug for himself.  They did all the right things in not frightening Zak and causing
him to bolt, gained his trust and began to lead him out to safety. As luck would
have it, Zak's mom, Rachael, was snowshoeing in on the same route looking for Zak.
As they approached each other, Rachael couldn't see Zak and asked them if they
had seen her dog  ;-)))  Of course, we all know what happened next!

Our heartfelt thanks to Gabe and Matt, who responded to Zak's barks and
spent so much time ensuring that they found him and brought him to safety.

Zak is very thin but otherwise seems to have survived his ordeal very well.
Even that gorgeous hair managed to come out of this unscathed.

We are so grateful for all the love, prayers and support we have received over
these four agonizing days.  We know they helped to bring Zak home to us.

http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_031809WAB-show-dog-found-SW.494059c3.html


To all of you ZAK Supporters everywhere...
(Prayer Senders...Good Thought Thinkers...Idea Suggesters...
Spirit Dancers...and a whale of a lot more More): 

It was an OVERWHELMING swell of GOOD WILL towards
ZAK that was most certainly AMAZING GRACE!!!!! 

We all love Miracles, and we sure got one this time!

Happiness and Thankfulness Reigns in the World of Zak!

Thanks to Each and Every one of You!

Rachael, Zak and the Hemstad Family
Thursday March 19, 2009
 


 

14 March 2009
ZAK IS LOST

The Alpental Ski Area is in the SNOQUALMIE
PASS region in Washington state.
It has been snowing for three days now and we
are worried sick about our boy.  He is in a Continental
Show Trim, his hair is banded from the top of his head,
down his neck and back.  The bands are wrapped in
Blue Plastic. He is not neutered. He is Microchipped.

http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_031509WAB-show-dog-missing-SW.3b4e09dc.html

Contact
Rachael at 206-334-0700  or  Maggie at 530-878-4908
email:  lostdogzak@gmail.com

Please pray for his safe return!
 
 
 

January 2009
IT'S OFFICIAL!!!

DAH is the # 2 Ranked Multi Color Standard Poodle in the US
for 2008!!  Let's hear it for our special spotted girl !!

Not bad for a puppy who got started at just 6 months of age
in mid May of 2008.   She  has amassed an impressive record
of 3 Best In Shows, 2 Reserve Best In Show, 11 Group 1sts,
4 Group 2nds,  7 Group 3rds and 5 Group 4ths.  DAH has never
failed to place in the group.  She is the YOUNGEST DOG OF
ANY BREED to win a UKC BEST IN SHOW, achieved at exactly
6 months old to the day, and the youngest UKC Champion of record
at 6 months and 1 day old.  She went on to quickly attain her
UKC GRAND Champion title at barely eight months of age.  She has
been a joy in so many ways, as my companion who snuggles so sweetly,
a friend who always listens intently,a puppy who brings out the best
in me and starts my day with a smile, a showdog who makes me so
very proud and who is a stunning ambassador for the Multi
Colored Standard Poodle breed.
 

For now, as we head into 2009, there are no big plans for DAH. She
can play with wild abandon in the rain and the snow if it suits her fancy
that day, and get as dirty as she pleases without having to endure yet
another bath,. She deserves every moment to celebrate her puppyhood!


 

And sneaking in at # 7 Ranked in the country..the widget..
Miss Small But Mighty, our
UKC GR CH Highfalutin' Hush-Hush, AKA Ivy

 Shown very little, she managed to grab her UKC Championship in
only 4 shows, and her UKC GRAND Championship in the minimum
possible of  5 shows, with 3 Gun Dog Group 1sts and 2 Group 2nds
and a RESERVE BEST IN SHOW!  Not too shabby..we are so proud
of this tiny bundle of attitude and beauty!!!  She is also now "retired"
and allowed to  do it all with no regard for cleanliness!
 

December 26-29, 2008

The final UKC shows of the year were held in Oroville, CA over
a period of four days. The California Classic hosted a turnout that was
filled with some of the top ranked dogs in the country, including the
# 2 Rat Terrier,   # 4 Labrador,  # 1 and the # 5 Pit Bulls,
# 1 Solid color Standard Poodle, the # 1 Perra De Presa Canario,
 # 3 and # 7 Beagles,  # 1 Rottie, the # 4 Parson Terrier,
# 1 Catahoula, the # 1 Staffordshire Bull Terrier... to name just a
few of the great dogs who competed in the many events.  There
were eight UKC Conformation shows, Weight Pulls, Agri Lure and Lure
Coursing.  It was the largest show UKC has ever held in this area
and it was a huge success!

Among this impressive array of entrants was our Miss Dah,
UKC GRCH Highfalutin' Hits The Spot, who finished her UKC show
career with a string of 8 Best Of Breed wins, 8 Gun Dog Group placements
and a BEST IN SHOW.  What a great way to end the year!
 

November 2008

Reno, AKC/UKC CH. Highfalutin' Hoodwinked At Kaylens has added
an International Champion title to his accomplishments. What a guy!!
 He is now retired and will be finishing his health testing.  He will
be available AT STUD to approved bitches after May 2009.
 

October 26, 2008

Reno, AKC Ch. Highfalutin' Hoodwinked At Kaylens is now a
UKC CHAMPION!  He wrapped it up with Gun Dog Group 2 and
Gun Dog Group 3 placements in solid competition.  Not only am I only
plain old happy about his new title but I am so PROUD of his owner,
Terri Cothrum of Whiterock Standard Poodles.  Terri is disabled and
is confined to a wheelchair.  She trained Reno to work with her in her
chair and showed him to his Championship!
WAY TO GO TERRI AND RENO!!!


 


Our handsome Silver boy, UKC CH. Highfalutin' Zacharia Rainier,
had a phenomenal start to his AKC show career, winning Winners
Dog and Best of Winners for 3 Majors and 12 points!
Hold onto your hats!

Zak will soon have his own page here on the website so watch for it!
 


Our petite girl, Emma, Highfalutin' Hot Topic At Kayens, also had
a great weekend, taking Winners Bitch twice, for a total of 8 points
and both needed Majors.  She is a sweet. lovely young lady who is just
getting started.  What a great way to begin!

(picture coming soon)
 



 

Dah, UKC Grand Ch. Highfalutin' Hits The Spot, continues
her run at Parti Poodle stardom.

Sept. 27, 2008
Central Valley RT Multi Breed Shows:
Back to back Gun Dog Group 1st place wins and a Best In Show!

Sept 20-21, 2008
Silver State APBT Multi Breed Shows:
THREE Gun Dog Group 1st place wins.

July 20, 2008
 Gold Country Hounds And Hunters Inaugural Multi Breed Show:
Reserve Best In Show



 

Little Ivy, our Phantom wonder girl, has been busy as well!

Oct. 11, 2008
Central Valley RT Multi Breed Shows:
BOB, Gun Dog Group 1st and Reserve Best In Show!

Sept. 20, 2008
Ivy became UKC GRAND Champion Highfalutin' Hush-Hush,
finishing in only 5 shows.



 

Lola, Highfalutin' Hanky Panky, is now a UKC GRAND Champion!

Oct. 11, 2008
Central Valley RT Multi Breed Shows:
BOB and Gun Dog Group 2nd place!


Oct. 4-11, 2008
Zak, our solid Silver boy, came for a visit, and handily
wrapped up his UKC CHAMPION title in only four shows,
including a Gun Dog Group 2nd and Group 3rd placements!

Zak is co owned with Rachael Hemstad of Washington state.
 He is a full brother to our Brie,
AKC/UKC/INTL Ch. Highfalutin' Holiday On Ice.
Proud momma is Bijou, UKC Ch. Hfalutin' Half And Half CGC.
Zak will be heading out on his AKC Championship quest
in a couple of weeks!
 

Sept. 1, 2008

Our handsome boy, Reno, arrived home in Texas
today to his "other" Mom, Terri, as
AKC CHAMPION Highfalutin' Hoodwinked At Kaylens !!!
 He was shown a bit as a puppy, winning several points, and
then sat out doing the coat growing thing until July.  He finished his
Championship with 3 Majors and a string of 6 out of 6 Winners
Dog wins!  Reno is just 16 months old and we are SO proud of this
wonderful boy!  He was beautifully handled by his Daddy's
owner,  Kay Palade-Peiser.


 
 

It just doesn't get much better than this!

July 12, 2008
Introducing our first homebred UKC GRAND CHAMPION!
BIS UKC GRAND CHAMPION Highfalutin' Hits The Spot

DAH finished her UKC Grand Championship quest in
five straight shows (the minimum possible) winning Best of Breed
each time plus 2 Group 1sts, 2 Group 2nds and a Group 3.

The next weekend out, in her first shows as a Grand Champion,
Dah took a Reserve Best In Show.

A mere baby, she just turned eight months old

There oughta be a law!
 

Rancho Cordova UKC Shows
June 28 and 29, 2008

"Riley"  Highfalutin' Homage To Huffish, easily strutted
his way to his UKC Championship in just four shows!  He won
Best Of Winners in three shows and a Best Of Breed
(over 3 Champions) followed by a Gun Dog Group 2!

Riley is co owned by myself and Mike and Stanella Penfield.
 Needless to say, we were all just thrilled at
Riley's wonderful success!
 
 

Rancho Cordova UKC Shows
May 17 and 18, 2008

Miss Mitzi, AKC CH. Highfalutin'  Hocus-Pocus At Kaylens,
adds another title to her name, finishing her UKC Championship
in only 3 days of shows. Mitzi wrapped it all up with a Best Of
Breed over 3 Champions and a Gun Dog Group 3!.

And not to be outdone, little Ivy, Highfalutin' Hush-Hush,
started, and finished, her UKC Championship in just 4 shows!

Ivy strutted her stuff with style and grace, winning two Gun
Dogs Groups 1sts and two Gun Dog Group 2nds!

Congrats to our AKC/UKC Champion Mitzi
and our UKC Champion Ivy!

What a fabulous weekend for the Highfalutin' Poodles!
 
 

Our little Dah (La-Dee-Dah aka Highfalutin' Hits The Spot)
has lived up to every wild dream we had for her...and then some!

May 10 and 11, 2008


In her first UKC shows as a competitive entry, at exactly
6 months old to the day, Dah wow'd them.  Winning 1st place in
the first show's Gun Dog Group, beating several UKC Champions
in the process....and that was only the start of her day!  In the
second show of the day, she repeated her Gun Dog Group win and
went on to handily win BEST IN SHOW!  She has surpassed every
tiny wish and hope I have had for her, all in her first day of shows!

On Day Two of this 4 show weekend, she placed a respectable
Gun Dog Group 2 and a Gun Dog Group 3, neatly wrapping
up her UKC CHAMPIONSHIP!  All at the ripe old age of
 6 months and 1 day!  Doesn't get any better than that!

Since a dog cannot be entered in regular classes and earn a
title prior to 6 months of age, we are pretty sure she is the
youngest Multi Color Poodle to win a Championship and,
most certainly, she is the youngest in UKC history to
 win Best In Show!

BIS UKC CHAMPION HIGHFALUTIN' HITS THE SPOT
(resting like crazy after her very busy weekend)



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

April 6, 2008
Mitzi did her magic and has transformed herself into

AKC/UKC Highfalutin' Hocus-Pocus At Kaylens!

At only 11 months old, with just 4 weekends of shows,
Mitzi outdid herself. Under the superb guidance of her daddy's
owner, the renowned Kay Palade-Peiser, Mitzi achieved her AKC
Championship with THREE, back to back, FIVE point Majors!
I am thrilled beyond words.

 
 

Watch for Mitzi's brother, Highfalutin' Hoodwinked At Kaylens, to
be making his mark!  He is AKC pointed and winning steadily.

Not to be outdone, their sister, Highfalutin' Hot Topic At Kaylens will be
making her debut in the show ring at the PCA National Specialty in the 9-12
month class.  She's a beauty and we are very excited about her.

Last, but certainly not least, Highfalutin' Zachariah Rainer, a stunning Silver
boy, will be hitting the ring  this summer.  He's been lazing around growing
his gorgeous coat for almost two years now!  Time to spring this boy
on the judges!
 
 

Our young boy, Reno,
Highfalutin' Hoodwinked At Kaylens,
made his ring debut in Florida on March 15, 2008.

In his first weekend out, he won his 9-12 Month Class and took Reserve
Winners Dog both days!  The following weekend, he took Winners Dog &
Best Of Winners for his first 2 AKC points! He also won Best Puppy
and a Puppy Group 3! Not a bad way to get started!
 What a guy!
 
 
 

Soda makes her UKC debut in grand style!
March 8 and 9, 2008.

Our beautiful young girl, Soda, made her debut in the UKC ring this
weekend. She blew them away in the Breed,  taking Best Female, Best of
Winners and Best of Breed in the first three shows, attaining  her UKC
Championship in the minimum number of shows possible!  She then went on
to win Best of Breed again in the fourth show.  There were some very nice
Standards entered, including a handsome Am/Can Champion but
Soda walked away with the big wins.

Then to add to our delight each show, she took three Group 2's, a
Group 1 and a Reserve Best In Show!  We could not have
been more proud of her!

Soda is now
UKC CHAMPION Highfalutin' Happiness Is Huffish!


And to add to all the success of the weekend, Please click here
to go to Dah's page to catch up on her wins at the UKC shows this weekend!
 



Our first 
UKC GRAND CHAMPION!!!!

In very limited showing, our gorgeous Phantom girl, Vikki,
became our first UKC Grand Champion.

Please click here to go to Vikki's page and
read all about it!
 
 
 

WHAT A WEEKEND FOR THE PARTI GIRLS!!  Sept 22-23, 2007

Please click hereto read about Bijou's thrilling
day at the Silver State APBT Club Multi Breed show!

Please click here  to read all about our little Vikki's
wonderful accomplishments in three shows this weekend!
 
 

HOT, HOT, HOT NEWS!!! June 2007
After sitting out for a bit, sporadic show schedules, and surgery,
Brie attained her AKC Championship, owner handled for her
last couple of points!  She is now
AM/CAN/INTL CH. Highfalutin' Holiday On Ice

A heartfelt, and HUGE Thank You to Ann Martin of Feldspar Canine Company
for her exceptional conditioning, grooming and handling of Brie.   Bringing
Brie out in December 2006, Ann won back to back Majors and back to back
Winners for the bulk of Brie's needed points.  Without her, it would
have been a whole 'nother story!
 

BRIE SIZZLES ON!! February 3 and 4, 2007
Brie took WB and BOW on Saturday and WB on Sunday
at Sun Maid KC in Fresno for another 4 points!

HOT NEWS!!!  Dec 30 & 31, 2006
Brie wows them at the San Mateo shows, taking back to back
Majors for her first AKC points!! How about that girl!
 

MORE HOT NEWS!!! June 2006
Brie, my stunning young lady, completed her CANADIAN Championship
with 4 Majors and is now CAN/Int'l Ch. Highfalutin' Holiday On Ice!
She was wonderfully handled, and loved, by Laurie Campbell.
 

SUPER HOT NEWS!!! May 2006

Della is now AMERICAN, Canadian, Int'l and UKC Champion
Vetset Highfalutin Has It All!!!
She completed her AKC Championship with 3 Majors in a matter of just
a few weekends. This after sitting out for almost a year growing that gorgeous coat!
She was exquisitely conditioned and handled to her AKC Championship by Ann Martin.
Della was AKC pointed as a puppy, owner handled.

Della is now being officially retired and will join the rest of our gang for wild,
unrestricted fun. We will be keeping an eye out for breeding prospects for her.


 

TWO International Champions!!!!!

Antioch Fall Sieger Shows, September 24 and 25, 2005, held by the International
All Breed Canine Association of America, Inc, Alle Rasse Gruppe, in association
with Union Cynologie International e. V. (Germany)

My beautiful young lady, Della, attained her UCI International Championship, in the
minimum possible time of three shows, with the highest (V-1) rating!! She is now
CAN/UKC/INTERNATIONAL Champion Vetset Highfalutin' Has It All. Della is just 19
months old and continues to bring her own special joy and grace into my life!!
I am so proud of her.


 

And my baby girl, Brie, achieved her first Championship as well! She completed her
UCI International Championship in the minimum possible time of only three shows as well.
At just five months old, from the 3-6 month old Bred By Exhibitor Puppy Class, Brie was a
shining star, each time receiving the highest Rating (SG-1) awarded to puppies (those under
18 months old). She was also awarded Best Puppy in Breed and twice placed Third in the
Non Sporting Puppy Group. She showed like a veteran, head and tail up, winning over all
of the Judges with her gorgeous looks and superb temperment.
 

News Flash December 8, 2004!!!! Welcome home to our new CANADIAN CHAMPION!


CAN/UKC CH Vetset Highfalutin' Has It All

Della breezed to her Canadian Championship at just nine and a half months old, with
two 4 point wins, both also BOW, and a Best Puppy In Group, then finishing with a 2
point win under Michelle Billings! She was then Specialed for 3 shows. She took Best Puppy
In Breed in each, over several other puppies, including two who were also Specials!! We are
thrilled with her success and are looking forward to having her continue
with her AKC show career.
 
 
 

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