“There is a cycle of love and death that shapes the lives of those who choose to travel in the company of animals. It is a cycle unlike any other. To those who have never lived through its turning or walked in its rocky path, our willingness to give our hearts with full knowledge that they will be broken seem incomprehensible. Only we know how small a price we pay for what we receive, our grief, no matter how powerful it may be, is an insufficient measure of the joy we have been given". ~ Suzanne Clothier
Johnny Cash Man In Black AKA CASH
Cash was named by my Clients and our kennel name is in honor of
the poodle that started it all. Après Argent loosely translated means
"after Cash"! Cash is the kind of Poodle that knows more people
in the community than I do. He loves kids and is a very good
babysitter, he helps on the ranch with the horses, teaches every poodle who
came after him the house rules and has a heart of gold. Cash has a train wreak
conformation but what he lacks is more than made up for with his huge heart and
loyalty. RIP CASH
the poodle that started it all. Après Argent loosely translated means
"after Cash"! Cash is the kind of Poodle that knows more people
in the community than I do. He loves kids and is a very good
babysitter, he helps on the ranch with the horses, teaches every poodle who
came after him the house rules and has a heart of gold. Cash has a train wreak
conformation but what he lacks is more than made up for with his huge heart and
loyalty. RIP CASH
UKC CH Kit-Sue 'N Te-Awa's High Roller AKA Rollin
Rollin was neutered at a little over 2 years old. Rollins OFA hip x-rays showed severe hip dysplasia. Rollin is pictured here with Dave at my brother in laws wedding where he was a huge hit! Rollins favorite thing is food! Rollin loves going to work with me, we have a huge jar of treats! Rollin was never bred and remains here at Après Argent as official bed warmer. RIP Rollin
Prodigy's Wildfire AKA Queen Tilly
Tilly is happy, energetic, athletic and everything a poodle should be and more. Tilly spends her days at the office meeting and greeting.
We are lucky she lets us share her home!
We are lucky she lets us share her home!
UKC Grand CH Prodigy's Stone Cold Sober AKA Stoney
Stoney is a UKC Grand Ch with very limited showing and also number one Multi Color Poodle in 2009. Stoney is my right hand and accompanies me everywhere I go. Stoney came to live with us in September of 2007. He is a kind intuitive poodle and very beautiful to look at. In May of 2011 Stoney bloated with torsion, we caught it quickly and he has made a full recovery. Stoney bloated a second time and broke his stomach tacks, there was a torsion of the spleen and stomach. It was a very rough recovery for all of us. We are thankful to still have him with us, Stoney has bloated several times since the first surgery, he has been cultured and is on a bland easily digested diet and medication, everyday is special and a gift. Bloat is a very scary thing for the owner and very painful for the dog. AKC Canine Health Foundation has gathered grant money from many breed clubs to research cause and prevention of GVD (bloat) and hopefully answers will be found.
At this time it is not known how bloat is inherited but researchers believe there is a strong genetic predisposition and we believe affected poodles should be removed from a breeding program. Stoney enjoys an active happy life, he was never bred by Après Argent. Click picture for pedigree. RIP Stoneman
http://www.poodlehealthregistry.org/docs/PHR_RegistrationForm_0212.pdf
At this time it is not known how bloat is inherited but researchers believe there is a strong genetic predisposition and we believe affected poodles should be removed from a breeding program. Stoney enjoys an active happy life, he was never bred by Après Argent. Click picture for pedigree. RIP Stoneman
http://www.poodlehealthregistry.org/docs/PHR_RegistrationForm_0212.pdf
I let Stoney go on May 1, 2014. Until we meet again RIP sweet boy.
Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you....I loved you so. 'Twas heaven here with you. ~~Isla Paschal Richardson
Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you....I loved you so. 'Twas heaven here with you. ~~Isla Paschal Richardson