AMERICAN 8051 Arco Corporate Drive KENNEL CLUB" Suite 100 Raleigh, NO 27617-3390 www.akc.org January 31, 2017 REBEKAH SCHWIND & ANNI DAVIDOVICS 947 W CENTER ST EUREKA IL 61530-9505

Congratulations on your new Poodle and welcome to the world of purebred dogs. Your AKC registration dollars support numerous AKC efforts to benefit dogs and dog owners. By registering your dog with the AKC, you supported valuable programs such as Canine Search-and-Rescue, the AKC Canine Health Foundation, the AKC Kennel Inspection Program, public education, canine legislation, and DMA parentage verification. AKC registration provides wonderful opportunities for every purebred dog lover. The AKC Canine Good Citizen® program is an outstanding way to train your dog in basic obedience, valuable for every family. In addition, many dog owners enjoy the thrill of participating in AKC activities, shows and trials throughout the country. I invite you and your dog to get involved with the AKC!

The cost of veterinary treatment has increased dramatically in recent years and AKC Pet Insurance helps you pay your vet bills if your pet has an accident or illness. Since your Poodle is a newly registered purebred dog, the AKC has arranged 30 days of pet insurance coverage* through AKC Pet Insurance for your new puppy at no cost to you. Please call PetPartners at 1-866-725-2747 or visit www.akcpetinsurance.com/certificate to activate your plan.

Please note, if you ordered multiple items at the time of registration, they will be mailed separately and should arrive shortly. These include the AKC Certified Pedigree, the Dog Care and Training video. Family Dog magazine, and the AKC collar tag. If you did not order a Pedigree, you still have the opportunity to do so. An order form is provided on the back of this letter.

All of us want to be responsible dog owners. To help, the AKC offers a wealth of information at www.akc.org. Our site lists national and local dog clubs and AKC Canine Good Citizen® evaluators. Please visit us online and on Facebook and Twitter. If we can be of further service to, please contact us by phone at 919-233-9767 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Dennis B. Sprung President and Chief Executive Officer

The AKC Pet Insurance Certificate is administered by PetPartners, Inc. and is underwritten by American Pet Insurance Company, 6100 4th Ave S, Seattle VJA 98108. Activation is required, may not be available in all states and only available to U.S. residents. Eiigibility restrictions apply. Visit virww.akcpetinsurance.com/cer1ificate or call 1-866-725-2747 for more information or to review terms and conditions. Please separate below and keep for your records.

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Spay/Neuter Patellar Luxation (Slipped Stiffles) Description: In patellar luxation, the "kneecap" moves from its normal position, causing The Poodle Club of America recommends that you spay continuous or intermittent lameness. In medial luxation, the patella is displaced vertically; or neuter your pet Poodle. Responsible breeders sell in lateral luxation, it is displaced horizontally. Signs of patellar luxation may include a their Poodles with a spay/neuter agreement and with "pigeon-toed" stance and/or a hopping or "skipping" gait, depending on the type of lux AKC's limited Registration option, which says that ation and its grade of severity. Patellar luxation may affect one or both hind legs. Method although your pet is an AKC-registered purebred dog, of Diagnosis: Examination by a veterinarian. Certification: Results of examination by a it cannot be bred. If it is bred, the offspring cannot be veterinarian may be registered with OFA. registered with the American Kennel Club. Using this Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease(LCP) form is the breeder's way of ensuring that the puppy will not be bred Description: LCP is a malformation of the hip joint that occurs when the blood supply to and pass along the disqualifying feature to future generations. Spaying the head of the femur is interrupted, causing death of bone cells. Most often seen in or neutering your dog also increases its chances of leading a longer, miniature and toy breeds between the ages of 4 and 12 months. LCP causes pain and healthier, and happier life. Spayed females will have reduced inci stiffness in the affected joint. Method of Diagnosis: Radiograph (x-ray) Certification: dence of mammary tumors. Neutering a male will reduce the chance of Radiographis may be evaluated and registered with OFA. prostate problems. Please Note: There is no scientific evidence that it is Addison 's Disease helpfulfor a bitch to have afirst season or have a litter ofpuppies. Description: Addison's disease (primary hypoadrenocorticism) is an immune-mediated Veterinarian disease leading to atrophy of the adrenal glands. Addison's disease (AD) is thought to When you get your Poodle puppy, take it to the vets office for a Well have a strong genetic component in several breeds and may be under-diagnosed in Poodles, particularly the Standard variety. Clinical signs of AD may include depression, Puppy Check Up. This will ensure that its shots and worming are up lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, weakness, shivering and/or collapse. to date. In addition, your vet will check your puppy's heart, ears, etc., Milder signs may resolve on their own, only to recur at a later time. Untreated AD may so that you can be assured that every thing is as it should be. lead to adrenal crisis, an acute medical emergency that can result in death. Method of Health Issues: Genetic Testing, Diagnosis & Certification Diagnosis: Although blood testing for sodium/potassium ratio has been used as a screening tesL it is not diagnostic for dogs that are not in crisis when tested. The ACTH- Animal health is an important consideration, both at the time of pur stimulation test, a two-step blood test, is used to diagnose AD in dogs that are not in chase and long-term. Genetically inherited disorders(some of which do crisis. Certification: None available. not manifest themselves for several years) are present in virtually every living creature and Poodles, unfortunately, are no exception. Sebaceous Adenitis(SA) Description: SA is an immune-mediated skin disorder involving destruction of the seba All three varieties of Poodles have been diagnosed with hip dysplasia, ceous glands and thought to have a strong genetic component Clinical signs of SA progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts, idiopathic epilepsy, sebaceous include hair loss and skin flakes that tend to adhere to hair shafts. Hair loss may be adenitis, von Willebrand's disease, and immune-mediated disorders, sudden and extensive, while flaking skin may lead to secondary fungal or bacterial including disorders of the thyroid and adrenal glands.Other disorders infections, with resultant itching and/or a musty odor. Clinical symptoms may wax and that may have a genetic basis also occur, as they do in other breeds of wane over months or years, and it is possible for clinically affected Poodles to re-grow dogs. normal coats, with or without treatment. There is a subclinical form of the disease in which affected Poodles show no outward signs of SA. Method of Diagnosis: Skin Two orthopedic problems, Legg-Perthes and luxating patellas, are more punch-biopsy read by a qualified veterinary dermatopathologist. Certification: Biopsy likely to occur in Toy and Miniature Poodles than in Standards. The reports by an approved dermatopathologist may be registered with OFA. Standard variety is more likely to experience gastric dilatation with volvulus ("bloat") and sebaceous adenitis. Standards also can ex Gastric Dilatation with Volvulus(GDVor "bloat") perience Auto Immune Disorders such as Addison's disease or Auto Description: In GDV, the stomach rotates from its normal position, cutting off blood immune Hemolytic Anemia. It should be kept in mind, however, that supply to other vital organs. Early signs may include restlessness, an arched back, any of these disorders may be seen in any Poodle variety. unproductive retching or a seeming inability to find a comfortable position. GDV should always be considered a veterinary emergency and early treatment is often essential to Hip Dysplasia the dog's survival. A peer-reviewed prospective 5-year study found risk of GDV increases Description: Hip dysplasia is a malformation of the hip joint that may lead to painful arth with age and that GDV is more likely to occur among individuals with a parent, sibling or ritic changes. Severe hig dysplasia may cause significant chronic pain and limit mobility. offspring that has had GDV. Method of Diagnosis: Radiograph (x-ray) Certification: None Method ofOiagno^s: Radiography (x-ray). Certification: Radiograhpic hip evaluations available. made by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). PennHIP, and the Ontario Veterinary College(OVC) are acceptable for registration with the Canine Health A trial Septal Defect(ASD) Information Center(CHIC). Description: ASD is a congenital heart defect in which the wall between the right and left Progressive Retinal Atrophy(PRA) atrium fails to close completely, causing abnormal blood flow within the heart. Method of Description: PRA is a general term referring to conditions that cause a deterioration of Diagnosis: Echocardiogram performed by a veterinary cardiologist. Certification: Results the retina of the eye, leading to blindness. At least two types of PRA have been of an echocardiogram may be registered with OFA. diagnosed in Poodles. Method of Diagnosis: Clinical PR^ is diagnosed by an ophthalmoscopic examination by a veterinary ophthalmologist. There is also a one-time Responsible Owners genetic test for prcd-PRA, the progressive rod-cone degeneration form of PRA, available The Poodle Club of America urges that if ever the day comes when you from OptiGen. Certification: Results of the one-time OptiGen DNA test for prcd-PRA may cannot care for your Poodle for whatever reason, you contact your be registered with OFA. Results of annual examinations for clinical prcd-PRA and other Poodle's breeder. If you are unable to contact the breeder, there is a eye conditions, if performed by a member of the Association of Veterinary national rescue organization set up within the Poodle Club of America Ophthalmologists (ACVO), may be registered with the Canine Eye Registry Foundation that can put you in contact with someone in your area who will help (CERF). you with your Poodle. Our goal is that no Poodle will have to go to an Type I von Willebrand's Disease(vWD) animal shelter. Rescue Email: [email protected] Description: von Willwbrand's Disease is a general term referring to several types of inherited disorders that affect blood clotting. Type I is the form of vWD seen in Poodles. The AKC always has the name and number of the current contact for Method of Diagnosis: There is a one-time DNA test for Type I vWD available from Rescue for the Poodle Club of America American Kennel Club, 8051 VetGen. the older agglutination blood test for Type I vWD is now considered obsolete. Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617-3390, Certification: Results of the one-time VetGen DNA test for Type I von Willebrand's [email protected] disease may be registered with OFA. Thyroid Disorders The Poodle Club of America Description: Canines, including Poodles, may suffer from an under-active thyroid gland The Poodle Club of America(PCA) is the parent club for the breed. (hypothyroidism) or, less commonly, an over-active thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). PCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of the Poodle. Autoimmune thyroiditis, which leads to a form of hypothyroidism, is thought to have a For more information and related reading materials on the Poodle, genetic component. Method of Diagnosis: Blood tests are used to diagnose all forms of please visit our web site. www.poodleclubofamerica.org hypo- and hyper- thyroidism. Certification: Results of certain thyroid-function blood tests performed by aproved laboratories may be registered with OFA. General email: [email protected] The Poodle Club ofAmericUy Inc. Congratulates you on your new Poodle Puppy!

The Poodle That ofa very active, intelligent and elegant-appearing dog, squarely built, well proportioned, moving soundly and carrying himselfproudly. Properly clipped in the traditionalfashion and carefully groomed, the Poodle has about him an air ofdistinction and dignity peculiar to himself (Taken from The Official AKC Poodle Breed Standard)

Varieties of Poodles Ears should be cleaned weekly. Gently pull the long hairs out of the There are three varieties of Poodles: Toy, Miniature, and Standard. ear canal regularly, and swab the ear canal with your finger wrapped Terms such as a "Royal Standard," "Tea Cup Toy," or "Tiny Toy in cotton moistened with ear cleaner recommended by your vet or Poodle" are marketing gimmicks, used to promote the sale of animals groomer. If the puppy is scratching its ears or the ears have a bad odor, that are dramatically over or under the norm in size. see your vet immediately. Toy Poodle: The toy is the smallest variety and should be no larger Toenails must be clipped every week or two. This is very important. than 10" high at the shoulder. This size is particularly well-suited By doing the nails regularly the puppy will become used to it. Take off to apartment life or as a traveling companion for retired people. only the tip ends of the nail, as you do not wish to cut into the "Quick," which will hurt and bleed. Miniature Poodle: The Miniature Poodle is a medium-sized animal standing between 10" and 15" high at the shoulder. This variety is a Whatever you do in terms of grooming, do not frighten the puppy or sturdy compromise between the Toy and the Standard, suitable for make it nervous about grooming. Teach it to lie quietly as it is being both apartment life or the hardy lifestyle of a family with children. brushed, and rely on treats to make it an enjoyable experience. Standard Poodle: The Standard is the largest of the three varieties, with no upper height limit. Standards typically mature to a height of Remember, because Poodles do not shed, they make a perfect breed 21" to 27" at the shoulder, and females are usually a little smaller than for people with allergies and asthma. They may require more mainte males. Being a larger, more substantial animal, the Standard usually nance than some other breeds but are well worth the effort. Never be needs more room for exercise than the other two varieties. afraid to ask questions of your breeder, veterinarian, or groomer.

Show Quality versus Pet Quality Puppies Obedience Training A show quality puppy is one which, in the breeder's opinion, should Basic obedience is necessary for all dogs. Poodles are very intelligent be able to become a champion. A pet quality puppy is less likely, in and easily trained to do a number of things. Some of the activities that the breeder's estimation, to succeed in the show ring. However, Poodles enjoy are tracking, hunting, agility, and obedience. Local making such a prediction at 8 to 16 weeks of age (the age when nonprofit kennel clubs, obedience clubs, agility clubs, tracking clubs, puppies typically are sold) involves guesswork and is not a sure thing. retriever clubs and commercial training schools offer classes to teach A "pet quality" puppy is one that has a disqualifying or major "fault" you how to train your Poodle. under AKC rules and/or the standard for the breed, such as being smaller or larger than the limits for its variety (Toy or Miniature). Crate Training However, if a "pet quality" Poodle puppy meets the standard of the A crate is not a jail: it is the safest place the puppy can be to leam to breed for temperament, such a "fault" in no way affects the puppy's be housebroken, have its meals, sleep at night, ride in the car, and ability to be a wonderful companion or its eligibility to enter AKC stay in hotels and motels. It will become its own portable "Den." The Companion Events, such as Agility or Obedience Trials. nature of a dog is not to foul its Nest. This means that until you have Grooming instilled in the puppy an idea of housebreaking, a healthy puppy will not go against its natural instincts. Your new puppy has been delivered to you freshly bathed; toe nails trimmed; hair in the ear canal has been removed, and ears are fresh Have a crate the size that will fit the puppy comfortably, large enough and clean smelling; face, feet and tail have been shaved; and the body so that the puppy may stand up, turn around, and has enough space to coat is scissored to a pleasing shape. lie down with ease. You may have to get a larger crate as the puppy Now, all you have to do is leam the basics of coat care. Prior to being grows. If the puppy is going to be large, do not buy a huge crate to bathed, your puppy should be brushed out thoroughly. Ideally, the begin with. It will give the puppy ideas of being able to use a portion puppy should be bathed (using a mild puppy shampoo) at least twice of it as a restroom, something you do not want to happen. a month. Care must be taken not to allow any soap in the puppy's eyes or water in its ears. Blow dry your Poodle under low heat from your Start the puppy off in its crate the first night. Make sure the puppy has hair dryer, using the brush while blowing dry. If you have a Standard not had water after 4p.m., that the puppy has had its supper, and has puppy, you may wish to purchase an electric dog dryer. been given a chance to relieve itselfjust before you go to bed. Put the crate with a towel in it next to your bed. Put the puppy in the crate It's better to use a pin brush, rather than a wire slicker, which is meant with a puppy biscuit, always reward for entering the crate, and settle for badly tangled coats and will pull out hair. It is a good idea to brush down for the night. your puppy every other day or so, which will ensure that you never have to worry about its coat becoming tangled and matted. If this does If the puppy has other ideas, do not give in. Do not take the puppy on happen to your new Poodle, the coat may have to be shaved the bed or allow the puppy to mn free in the bedroom. The first completely, something you want to avoid. couple of nights are the most important to both you and the puppy. Training is a matter of patience and time. If you don't want to bathe your puppy at home, it may be done by a professional groomer in a grooming shop. It is not wise to expose your Always travel with the puppy in its crate; it is the only safe way. puppy to the grooming shop until after 16 weeks, when shots for parvo and distemper will be fully up to date. Always reward for correct behavior, even if its only a small cracker. Carry some in your pocket for any occasion such as crating, Clipping and scissoring should be left to the professional at the start; performance of housebreaking duties, and coming when called. The however, many people leam to do their own trimming in time and opportunities are boundless and will be a shortcut to training your enjoy the challenge. puppy quickly and happily.

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