The links you will find here are for a variety of sites that provide invaluable resources for this wonderful breed, including information on ongoing canine health issues not restricted to just poodles, veterinary concerns, breeders, kennel clubs, nationals, grooming and general information. We encourage you to read as much information as you can before making the decision to add a poodle to your family. Making an informed, well-educated decision will add to the joy of being owned by a Standard Poodle! If you have a site to recommend which doesn't appear here, please email me (royalfields@sbcglobal.net) and I'll try to include it. And if you find a broken link, please let us know so we can correct it!
The following websites are listed for your information only and are not endorsed by Azel Standard Poodles,
nor do we accept responsibility for their content. Finding information on the internet is never a substitute for good
professional veterinary care, first-hand information from experienced breeders, and lastly, your own good judgment and common sense.
Poodle Club of America (PCA) – www.poodleclubofamerica.org
The Poodle Club of America Foundation was formed with the purpose of giving something back to this breed that has given us so much. In order to achieve these goals, the Foundation plans to contribute in such areas as educational programs, veterinary and general research.
Mission:
• To foster and promote public knowledge of dogs in general and the Poodle in particular
• To further understanding of the diseases, genetic anomalies and injuries which affect these dogs
• To support and promote study of the character, history, genetics, breeding, and related characteristics which establish the Poodle as a distinct breed of dog
• To establish a library of educational and resource materials on the Poodle
• To develop and make available information about the proper care, treatment, breeding, health, development and training of Poodles
American Kennel Club (AKC) – www.akc.org
Poodle Club of Canada (PCC) – www.poodleclubcanada.com
HEALTH INFORMATION
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) - www.offa.org
Mission:
• To collate and disseminate information concerning orthopedic and genetic diseases of animals
• To advise, encourage and establish control programs to lower the incidence of orthopedic and genetic diseases
• To encourage and finance research in orthopedic and genetic diseases in animals
• To receive funds and make grants to carry out these objectives
Versatility In Poodles (VIP) - www.vipoodle.org
VIP is a non-profit 501c-3 organization devoted to Poodles. Its primary purpose is to improve the health and promote the many talents of this remarkable breed.
Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) – www.caninehealthinfo.org
A centralized canine database jointly sponsored by AKC/Canine Health Foundation and OFA
Poodle Health Registry (PHR) - www.poodlehealthregistry.org
The nonprofit PHR is a permanent international open registry for all diseases affecting Poodles, living and dead, of all varieties everywhere in the world. Whether you are a puppy buyer looking for a new Poodle to join your family or a breeder searching for a good match, the PHR will help you make an informed decision.
Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) - www.vmdb.org
Dedicated to the elimination of hereditary eye disease in purebred dogs through registration and research
Database of Approved Animal Drug Products - http://dil.vetmed.vt.edu
FDA Center for Veterinary medicine, VMRCVM Drug Information Lab
Plants Toxic to Animals (Cornell University) - www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/dogs/
also see article on plant toxicity at: - www.yext.com/vets/articles/plants-toxic-to-animals.html
Vaccinations – Needed or Not? -
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/health/common/vaccinations.html
Vaccination Protocols (Richard B. Ford) –
http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2002&PID=2614
Poodle Pedigree – www.poodlepedigree.com
FRIENDS & BREEDERS
CalisunStandard Poodles - www.calisunpoodles.com
Dignitary Poodles - www.dignitarypoodles.com
Natalie's Standard Poodles - - www.nataliespoodles.com
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Poodle Club of Central Indiana - www.poodleclubofcentralindiana.com
Central Indiana Kennel Club - www.centralindianakennelclub.org
MISCELLANEOUS LINKS
A Dog Lover's Website - Dog pictures, free Dog eCards and Information.
Diversity in Poodles - www.canine-genetics.com/poodles.htm
Poodle History Project - www.poodlehistory.org
Poodle Museum - www.hoflin.com/online/PoodleMuseum/PoodleMuseum.html
Poodles Online – www.poodlesonline.com
Poodle Variety Magazine – www.poodlevariety.com
Poodle Review Magazine – www.hoflin.com
Veterinary College : www.veterinariancolleges.org
BEHAVIOR & TRAINING
Animal Behavior Clinic, Cornell University Hospital for Animals
www.vet.cornell.edu/abc/
Provides checklists useful for identifying behavior problems in cats, dogs and horses
Considering 2 littermates -littermate-syndrome
DIAGNOSTIC DATABASES
Consultant, Cornell’s Veterinary Diagnostic Database
www.vet.cornell.edu/consultant/consult.asp
This database is designed to link over 500 clinical signs and symptoms to nearly 7,000 possible diagnoses or disease conditions.
DISEASES, CONDITIONS & TREATMENTS
Canine Epilepsy Resource Center www.canine-epilepsy.com
Canine Health Foundation (American Kennel Club) www.akcchf.org
Care for Animals (American Veterinary Medical Assoc.) www.avma.org/care4pets
HealthyPet (American Animal Hospital Association) www.healthypet.com
Merck Veterinary Manual Online www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp
Pet Education (Doctors Foster & Smith) www.peteducation.com
Canine Lyme Disease - www.wholesalecentral.com/n-preventing-lyme-disease.html
PET HEALTH TOPICS
Washington State University. College of Veterinary Medicine
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/problems_diagnoses.asp
PetPlace http://www.petplace.com
Veterinary Partner.com http://www.veterinarypartner.com
Vetinfo: A Veterinary Information Service (Michael Richards DVM)
http://www.vetinfo.com
DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS
Veterinary Partner.com
http://www.veterinarypartner.com
VETERINARIANS & Health Care Assistance
Complementary and Alternative Medicine http://www.altvetmed.org
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine http://www.acvim.org
American College of Veterinary Surgeons http://www.acvs.org
HealthyPet (American Animal Hospital Association) http://www.healthypet.com
VetQuest: The premier veterinary search & referral service http://www.vin.com/vetquest/index.html
Financial Assistance for Veterinary Bills http://www.veterinarypartner.com
OTHER .......
GENETICS
Guide to Congenital and Heritable Disorders in Dogs (Association for Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR)) - http://www.avar.org/
GUIDE SITES
Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC)
U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic
NetVet & Electronic Zoo (Ken Boschert DVM, Washington Univ.)
Also, World Wide Web Virtual Library: Veterinary Medicine
http://netvet.wustl.edu
Veterinary Medicine with Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVM
http://vetmedicine.about.com/health/vetmedicine/mbody.htm
VetGate: The UK’s gateway to high quality Internet resources in Animal Health.
http://vetgate.ac.uk
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
AltVetWeb: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
http://www.altvetmed.org
Whole Pet Vet: A Guide to Holistically Treating Your Pets (Donna Kelleher, DVM)
http://www.wholepetvet.com
NUTRITION
Ohio University Veterinary Hospital. Nutrition Support Service
http://www.nssvet.org
PetDIETS.com
http://www.petdiets.com
ONCOLOGY
Caring for Pets with Cancer (Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists - Kevin A. Hahn DVM)
http://www.gcvs.com/oncology/pwc/index.htm
Merck Veterinary Manual Online
http://www.merckvetmanual.com
OncoLink: Vet - University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center
http://www.oncolink.com/types/section.cfm?c=22&s=69
TOXICOLOGY & POISONING
Cornell University Poisonous Plants Home Page
http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/index.html
National Animal Poison Control Center
http://www.napcc.aspca.org
Plants and Your Cat (Cat Fanciers Assoc.)
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.html
Plants Toxic to Animals (Cornell University) - www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/dogs/
also see article on plant toxicity at: - www.yext.com/vets/articles/plants-toxic-to-animals.html
ZOONOSES (Diseases transmitted between humans and animals)
MEDLINEplus Health Information: Pets and Pet Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/petsandpethealth.html
Healthy Pets Healthy People
www.cdc.gov
Merck Veterinary Manual Online
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/220100.htm&word=zoonoses
Zoonotic Diseases
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), University of California, Santa Barbara
http://research.ucsb.edu/connect/acc/policy.html