Breeding

Breeding is probably the most important factor in producing great dogs. Conformance to the breed standard helps ensure the ideal skeletal proportions for avoiding injuries to joints and ligaments.

The Cadbury line was started over thirty years ago by Fran Fischer, a renowned Denver, Colorado breeder.  Cadburys have been selectively bred to combine a solid health background, beautiful form and amazing temperaments.   I feel that whether a dog is used for hunting, competition, or is simply a family pet, it should be first and foremost a true companion.

Testing

I ensure that both the sire and dam are extensively screened for genetic illnesses before breeding. See the pages for the individual sires and dams to view their health records.

Pedigrees

All sires and dams are AKC registered and have their pedigrees posted on their pages.

Selected Sires and dams

Cadbury's “In a Minute”

This year will be the third and last litter for our beloved “Cadbury's In A Minute”. She has wonderful temperament, form and agility and is now 5 years old.

CAN CH Cadbury's “The Garbo Mystique (a.k.a. Greta)”

Greta is the intended dam of the upcoming 2010 litter.  She has been helping to nurse the 2009 litter puppies.

Ch Osea “Garnett”

Champion “Delta's Glory Be Brown” was chosen to sire the current 2009 litter.

Ch “Delta's Glory Be Brown” (a.k.a “Zack”)

Champion Osea “Garnett” sired the 2007 litter.

Cadbury's “Elwood Sings the Blues”

Cadbury's “Elwood Sings the Blues” is a lovable male from the 2005 litter with great form, deep brown eyes, and a scissor bite. He has been collected and has semen available for AI breeding.

Am & Can Ch “Tudorose Ye Old Pretender” CGC (a.k.a. “Sur”)

Sur was chosen to sire the 2006 litter

Ch “Cadbury's City Slicker” (a.k.a. “Norman”)

Norman was chosen to sire the 2005 litter

Why not Labradoodles?

I'm sometimes asked if I ever plan to breed Labradoodles, Goldendoodles or other "doodles". The answer is 'No'. I understand the current popularity of these novelty breeds and the good intentions of those trying to produce new breeds with the wonderful qualities of standard poodles. However, I am concerned that these dogs may have the potential for the following problems:

  • Higher risk of joint and ligament injury due to unpredictable skeletal proportions and temperament.
  • The hypo-allergenic and non-shedding qualities of poodles may not be present.

A recent article in 'Dogs in Canada' magazine, gives an interesting discussion of the issue.