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Minarets started out in 1968 with a German Shepherd Dog. We had just gotten married and my husband was
stationed at the Minarets Ranger station in the Minarets Mountains. We showed the shepherds in obedience and loved
them dearly. Then I discovered the standard poodle. We started out with Minarets Charca Negra CD. When it
was time to put her into pattern, I met Janet Blannin at Palmares Kennels. Janet began by helping me, became a very
wonderful friend and mentor, and my traveling companion at shows. I show the dogs in breed and obedience. I started
showing in rally obedience at the July shows in Portland in 2007. It is a fun activity for both the dog and the handler.
Visitations and demos are a venue that I really enjoy. Having puppies has meant that I have met and been able to get
to know a lot of dog lovers all over the country. The dogs live in the house with us. In the winter the toys use
the standards as heated beds. Our sons also enjoy dogs. Robert has his favorite poodles when he is home but his
true love is the pomeranian. Erik has a standard poodle and a Sheltie. I'm hoping he will get into obedience and
agility competition. We live on 10 acres between Eugene and Roseburg. We have dogs, cats, llamas, goats and
chickens. After a year plus without a horse, we have a new Arabian mare. My husband is a forester and we have
trees!!! I take the puppies that I keep and any pups that are here after they are 3 months to puppy class. We
are using clicker training and they love it. Besides the animals, my husband and I are EMT-I's with our local ambulance
service. I am always willing to talk to anyone who is interested in poodles.
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