2008 has been a sensational year for KushNivas Standard Poodles.  We started the year with Teka and Justin producing eight beautiful babes.  And we finished the year with three new Champions:  Jessie, Jewel and TJ (Deja) who is also our first Therapy Dog. Plus we have been blessed with our first Best in Show, Ashton.  We owe many thanks to Teri Taplin, without her assistance and belief in our babes this year could have been very different.  We owe thanks to the Judges who supported the Kids of KushNivas and bestowed upon them many wonderful wins.  We also owe thanks to the wonderful families that have provided Teka's 2008 kids with wonderful forever homes. November 29th and 30th, 2008 at CKOC Jessie finished off a sensational year.  From the Breed Class which included a number of lovely mature adults, 10 month old Jessie proved she truly deserves the title of Ch. KushNivas' Don't Just Wink.  She took Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Group under esteemed judges Mr. Thomas Touzel, Mr. Michael Hill (Breed level Sunday)) and Mr. Frank Sabella (Group level Sunday)  Thank you all for concluding Jessie's 1st year in style.

November 2008 at the Elsie Murray Dog Show, Jewel (on her third weekend out) took Best Of Winners to finish off her Championship.  Many thanks to Teri Taplin, esteemed Judge Mr.Neil Graves and all the other Judges who appreciated this youngster. Earlier in the month at the Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers of BC, Jewel won Best of Winners bringing her to nine points

BIS BPIS CH KushNivas WinterAsh Seransil Takes his first BIS, one week shy of his second birthday..... October 5, 2008 KushNivas Standard Poodles celebrates their first BEST IN SHOW!!!!  Camrose AB Ashton (BPIS Ch KushNivas WinterAsh Seransil) went Group I under esteemed Judge R Tolson. At the same time Jewel (Ashton's little half sister) takes Best of Winners, Best Opposite Sex and Best Puppy in Breed . Thank you Judge R Tolson for your kind consideration of KushNivas Standard Poodles. October 3, 2008 Camrose AB Jewel (KushNivas Diamond Jewel Queen), little sister of TJ and Jessie entered the ring for the first time. Not to be over-shadowed by her brother and sister, she took Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex for 3 points. Thank you Judge Anne Hennigan. Sept 26/27, 2008 Lloydminster AB TJ took Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Group both days and Best Puppy in Show and Group IV on Friday; Jessie took Best of Winners on Friday and Winners Bitch on Saturday to finish her Championship at eight months and a week. Thank you to Judges Dave Markus and Tom Alexander for your kind considerations of these two kids. Sept 2008 Helena, Montana Ch KushNivas WinterAsh Seransil (Ashton) took Best of Winners for a four point major. Congratulations to Evelyn Sera of Seransil Standard Poodles for her fine presentation of this fine youngster. Sept 12/13/14, 2008 Edmonton, AB On Friday, TJ finished his Championship and took Best of Breed and Puppy in Group all three days, as well as a Group II, Jessie also added to her points taking Best of Winners on Sunday. August 29/30/31, 2008 Kamloops, BC This was the weekend to beat all weekends. Friday, TJ (KushNivas Deja Vu Classic) at seven months and one week, went Best of Breed (over Special) and Group IV from the classes and Best Puppy in Group. Thank you Judge Susan Badick Saturday TJ went Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex, Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show!!!!! Thank you Judge Terry Carter  Sunday, not to be out done by her brother, Jessie (KushNivas Don't Just Wink) took BOB, Puppy in Group and Group I from the classes for a total of 5 points!!!!! Thank you Judge Louraine Boutwell. August 22/23/24, 2008 was spent at the Cranbrook Dog Show. While her kids were "playing" in the conformation ring Teka, acquired her Rally Novice in three straight trials. She is now Am/Can Ch KushNivas' Take A Chance On Me CD AM/Can RN At the same time Ari passed his CGN, he is now Ch Aris Talisman of KushNivas CGN Monday, Aug 4, 2008 TJ took Best of Winners for three points. Thank you Judge Valerie Gervais for your consideration of this young boy. Also, our very dear Crysti, Ch Khalsa's Dark Crystal CDX RN, completed her Rally Novice title, under the superb guidance of the love of her life.... her Dad (Rod). Well done. Friday, Aug 1, 2008 TJ (KushNivas Deja Vu Classic), at the tender age of six months and a whisper, took Reserve under esteemed judge Bud Haverstock.

Friday, April 18 and 19, 2008 Ari takes Best of Breed and Puppy in Breed under esteemed Judges Honey Glendenning and Ollie Nielson. Thank you both for your consideration of this young boy. Saturday, April 5, 2008 in Red Deer, Alberta. Under esteemed Judge Theresa Gallo of Argentina, Ari took Best of Winners and Puppy in Breed and Group. He is now Ch Aris Talisman of KushNivas. Many thanks to Teri Taplin, Ari's best friend.

Saturday evening "Poodle Club of Canada Western Regional" Judge Luis Aizcorbe. With Ari moved up to Specials, he was a young man in a world of huge coated Specials. (Remember he is only 11 months and 3 days). Ari was on top of the world. He didn't know that he was a babe in a big boys world, and nobody was going to tell him so, as he wasn't about to listen. The judge pulled three males from the line up, the the decision was then made..... Ari was presented with the Best of Variety and Puppy in Variety at the Poodle Club of Canada Western Regional. Next came Breed Judging..... gosh by this time Ari is totally wired. every time the crowd cheered, he figured he had to perform... I have never seen him move the way that he moved. (I was later told that is very reminiscent of his grand-father Colin's movement) At the end of the evening Breed went to an exceptional mini Male and Ari took Puppy in Breed. Quite the accomplishment for a baby who has just turned 11 months. Our poor boy was exhausted. He just wanted to sleep. He had been up since 6:30 AM and by the time we got back to benching, it was 10 pm.  March 2, 2008 - Under Judge Keke Kahn, Ari, again from the Open Class, took Winners Dog and Best Opposite Sex at the Superstition Kennel Club, Scottsdale, Arizona March 1, 2008 - Under Judge James E. Frederikson, from the Open Class, Ari at the age of 10 months, took Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex (over Specials) for his first US Major at the Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Club, Scottsdale, Arizona .. February 15-18, 2008 - KushNivas' Clint AKA Dirty Harry CD.   Four days in a row Harry qualified, the first two days Harry had second highest score in Class (over two instructors), the third day, he had High in Trial to complete his CD. Day four, he repeated the High in Trial to win the Grand Aggregate. Congratulations to Wendy and Leon, who shared in these qualifying trials.... Now on to Open, Agility, and Rally O. February 3, 2008 - Ari takes Best of Winners and Puppy in Breed at the Alberta Kennel Club, for three points!!!! Thank you to Judge Valerie Gervais!! February 1, 2008 - Ari took Best of Winners and Puppy in Breed, at the Alberta Kennel Club, for four points!!!! Thank you to Judge Cathy Cinnamon for appreciating this Junior Puppy and much appreciation to Teri Taplin for all her patience with this "bad boy".... January 23, 2008 - Teka delivered her second litter. She has three black boys, three black girls, and two creams (1 boy and 1 girl). Mother and babes are all doing well, to learn more about them visit upcoming Litters and Teka's new babes. December 2, 2007 - Ari at six months of age takes his first two Canadian Points at AKC Calgary, Alberta.

September 30, 2007 - Cookie's first day out as a Special, Mr. Neil Graves, awarded her Best Opposite Sex and the much coveted Best Puppy in Show. Thank you very much Judge Neil Graves . Sept. 28 and 29, 2007 - Lloydminster, AB, KushNivas' Cause For Concern took Best of Winners, Best Opposite Sex, and Best Puppy in Breed. Cookie is now a Champion with points to spare. Thank you Judges Glynn and Hennigan for appreciating this young girl. Sept. 2, 2007 - Saskatoon, SK, KushNivas Cause For Concern took Best of Winners, Best Opposite Sex, and Best Puppy in Breed. Cookie is now sitting on 8 points.  KushNivas has a new arrival!!!!!!! The girls are pleased to welcome Aris Talisman of KushNivas (Ari) to their household. Ari is a true free spirit, he can and does entertain himself for hours. He has claimed all the toys and "The" favoured bed as his. There is no need to convince this boy to eat, we believe he is part "Hoover".   June 2007 was a bitter sweet month.  We lost our beloved FAI, she was the foundation of KushNivas Standard Poodles.  FAI will never be forgotten, we have planted a beautiful little garden in our yard in her memory.  It is located in an area where she would lie in the shade to watch me work in the garden.  She is forever in our hearts.  She has left a legacy of wonderful children and grandchildren to carry on her love of life and undying spirit. A week later FAI's daughter, Teka, acquired her American Championship and a Group 4 while at home Teka's son, age 8 months, acquired his first points and a Group 2 towards his Canadian Championship.

November 5, 2005 - Red Deer, Alberta Teka has now added a "CD" to her name at 19 months of age. She is now Ch. KushNivas' Take A Chance on Me CD. Teka would also like to congratulate her sire (Can Ch Piedmont's Talk of the Devil) in acquiring two legs towards his CD title this weekend. September 30, 2005 - Teka acquired her first leg towards her CD with a score of 191 1/2 and 2nd in her class. October 1, 2005 - Teka acquired her second leg with a score of 182 and High in Class Aug 3, 2005 - September 24, 2005 - Helena Montana Kennel Club -  Crysti makes it Official with a 195 1/2, Can Ch Khalsa's Dark Crystal CDX AM CD September 25, 2005 - FAI acquires the first leg of her American CD with a score of 192 1/2 and Teka, from the Bred By Class takes Best of Winners for a 4 point Major. Thank you Mr. W. Everett Dean Jr. September 21 and 22, 2005 - Bozeman-Livingston Gallatin Dog Club (Montana) - Crysti, with Dad in tow, acquires 2 legs of her American CD Owen Sound, ON - Teka takes mom around the ring again. Thank you Mr. Skip Stanbridge for Best of Winners for 3 points and Best Opposite Sex Aug 4, 2005 - Teka does it again, Best Opposite Sex, this time as a Special. Thank you Mr. James Glendenning for recognizing this wonderful girl. June 23-25, 2005 Lethbridge AB - Teka took a 4 point Best of Winners under Judge Donna Cole and a 4 point Best of Winners (to finish her Canadian Championship!) under Judge Carmen Haller.