In Pursuit of Excellence ...
The key to quality breeding is to produce
dogs that conform as closely as possible to
the breed standard. That is for what we
strive and it is the criteria by which our
dogs are selected, bred and measured.
The comparison below is an example of
our breeding program. On the left is
Int/GrCH Aircastle’s Hope Diamond, and
on the right, the head study from the PCA
illustrated standard. Neither picture has
been modified beyond the blending of one
into the next.
This conformance is by design, not by
accident.
Welcome...
“Engenium Anti Copian”, The Philosophy of Art
To be truly exceptional, one must first set upon a specific philosophical mark.
For us, it is in seeking continual and validated improvement, with our aim-point
squarely aligned with the Poodle Club of America (PCA) standard.
Over the years, many have hailed a plethora of “new and improved”
conformational changes. But the truth is, not everything that’s “new” is
“improved”. In roughly 100 years, various styles have come and gone according
to the whims of individual breeders or the fashion trends set by that year’s
leading show special. But the standard rarely changes, and it’s that anchor
which steadies our breeding decisions.
We’re not concerned with impressing judges nor to exemplify our personal
tastes, always holding to what the written standard dictates. Health is also a
major consideration, and we do not compromise when it comes to producing
sound offspring.
Averaging less than one litter per year, we do not spawn fodder for the pet
market. Thus, of those born here, many have done well, earning honors in
numerous venues across the US as well as abroad.
Through this dedication to quality, it is our hope that over time, the true value
of the Aircastle line will be found in how well we’ve conserved the form,
function, health, temperament and tradition of this incredible breed.
All pedigrees are produced through the Poodle Pedigree Database