I am a mother of two daughters, a grandmother of 4, and a wife to a wonderful and supportive husband. Living on the Rappahannock river, the dogs can be seen running through the sand and the water. I do my best to lead a life of clean eating and believe in the same when it comes to feeding my poodles.
Why I breed poodles in the last 40 years: the joy they bring me motives me. In addition, they don’t smell and shed. I strive to produce the healthiest with a nice disposition. Breeding to me is far more than a business. Many of my clients become friends. Some have even followed me all the way from France.
Poodles are know for their intelligence and versability as companions. Throughout the years, I have been lucky to witness my client’s passion for their dogs. One of my proudest feeling is to see the ones that have gone on to be therapy dogs to brighten the lives of children, the sick, and the elderly.
My kennel is the home of 8 World champions, 150+ champions worldwide, Best Poodle and Best Poodle Breeder for 5 consecutive years in France, multiple All Breed BIS Winners, and AKC Breeder Of Merit.
DuPuy Poodles have competed in agility, obedience, and in utility trials in addition of beauty. Some have walked the runways and been featured in magazines like Vogue and the New Yorker. Others have been actors in movies like 102 Dalmatians and fashion show defiles. Several have worked for the police as drug dogs in airports, etc…
Now I am retired from dog shows. I still breed the same quality of dogs and offer some services like grooming and boarding. I groom any dog of any breed or mixed breed under 12 lb. It includes bathing, scissoring, toenail clipping, and ear cleaning by appointment only. For boarding, any size of dog is accepted if they are not aggressive and are up to date with vaccines, flea & tick, and heartworm prevention.
