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"Tia"

Tia is our resident non-Sheltie! This precious little lady is a miniature cream poodle and did we have fun showing this girl to her championship in the fall of 2002!

Megan did all the training and showing, and much of the grooming. We learned how to bathe, condition, clipper, scissor, comb out, and do topknots - quite a challenge, but very rewarding. And we seriously considered buying shares in Grand Finale hairspray!

We were very fortunate to get lots of help from expert 'poodle people' who came through when we needed them. A very warm thank you to Joan Ticknor and Crystal Murray who generously shared their expertise. A very special thank you to Michelle Therion who not only trimmed Tia to get her competition ready, but supported Megan in her quest with kind words, wise advice, and gentle encouragement. We are truly blessed to have such good friends.

Tia finished with relative ease in hot competition with Megan on the lead all the way. Tia garnered Best of Breeds while earning her championship, and enjoyed every minute in the ring with her special person. A born show girl, Tia strutted her stuff and gave Megan her heart every time. Thank you, Tia, for showing us a good time and teaching us so much about a good dog in any package - including a 'poody package'!