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Train and exercise as normal. She will tell you if / when she wants to slow down.

Standard poodle bitch 14 months for first season, then 9 monthly thereafter. This is very typical for her family.

Fabulous photos. Genetics will win out!

I did UD with two cairn terriers. They had no issues with picking up the articles, and generally loved doing UD.

If a cairn is too small, a nice minatiure poodle would be a potential fit for you. You can easily learn basic pet grooming and keep them shaved down short. If you do it yourself it is very affordable. I have moved from cairns to standard poodles, so can speak with a foot in both camps :laugh:

I had cairns and trained them. Both got their CDX, ADX, JDX. Couldn't quite get times in masters agility and jumping, but lots and lots of clear rounds just 1-2 seconds over. Both trialled in UD with near misses. But my dogs were about 7 kg, so much smaller than you are after, and were to standard height (well bred and showable dogs). I found cairns to be less of a terrier than other terriers, and easy to both train and live with.

Personally I would prefer a dog to be crated for as short a time as possible for such a trip. Plane all the way for me!

One of my standard poodles got his first CCD pass at 6 months and 3 days, and his title 2 weeks later.

If day trials, I prefer as early a start as possible. However, night trials are my favourite.

I'ld love it. I'll PM details. Thanks!!!

I'm thinking about UDX, but am a bit perplexed about how to approach some of the training. I need to sit down and sift through here for soem ideas.

I am very proud and relived to say my standard poodle finally got his last leg of his UD title on the weekend. Being the only qualifier in his ring on a very hot day, he also took first place. When I was putting his title application in this morning, I noticed he has placed 3 times for his title, so although they may be spread out, he has done them well.

Hi all, A while ago I found a web site that had great lists of themed names for litters. I can't find it any more. Does anyone know of a good one?

Hi again, Thanks for all the good input. I have some bookings made to inspect.

There is no such thing as too much information. I ahve a short list to arrange visits of now. Thanks so much.