Welcome to the internet home of Kandansk Standard & Miniature Poodles.  Our names are Kathy & Mogens Albrecht and we live on 3+ acres just outside of Edmonton, Alberta. We have had dogs in our lives for many years. I started in 1981 with a Saluki and Mogens followed me into the sport wanting to play in Obedience. He put obedience titles on our first Standard Poodle Nisse, then I got him Tanim, the English Cocker (and NO we DO NOT breed Cockapoos!!!)

Our home currently has 7 Standard Poodles.  Our Miniature breeding program is a joint venture between myself and my handler Natasha Taphorn, where all of the miniatures currently reside.  We have the philosophy of only breeding when we are ready for another dog for the breeding program.  Therefore we are very selective and breed only the very best of what is available.  Our dogs MUST have their health clearances and WILL NOT be bred without them.  Having these health clearances helps us breed the healthiest dogs possible.

Kandansk stands firm with having poodles who are both "Beauty & Brains".  Therefore we hold high importance on our dogs having both confirmation (beauty) and working (brains) titles on them.  Generally, titles appearing in front of the Kandansk name are conformation titles, and titles following the dogs' names are working titles.

We are active in numerous dog sports and members of clubs throughout the area. My main love is Obedience but I'm starting to play in Agility and Scent Hurdling. I love conformation as well but understand my limits and Natasha Taphorn shows the dogs. She does a lovely job and I never have a worry leaving a dog in her care.

Quick update on puppy availability. We still have a couple of standard puppies available, ready to go to their new homes at the end of November. And we have a litter of miniature puppies expected to be born beginning of December. No older dogs are currently available.

ok...so I know that the website is grossly outdated.  So I'm going to give everyone a recap of what has been happening.

Doppler, Can Ch. Kandansk Storm Warning, finished his Canadian Championship in short order.  He now only needs one point to complete his American title after having won Winners Dog at the American National.

Trouble, Can Ch. Kandansk Calm Before the Storm, Finished her Canadian Title undefeated in the classes with a Group 4th and Best Puppy in Group.  She is now in her adult haircut waiting for her American debut.  Special thanks to Shawna Denning for being the most perfect show home!!!

Freya, Can Ch. Kandansk Breaking Superstitions, finished her Canadian Championship in 3 weekends, undefeated from the bitch classes.  She is now retired from the show ring and will be focusing on some fun stuff before beig bred.

Katrina, MBPISS MBPIS Am Can Ch. Kandansk Legendary Storm, finished out her puppy career with astounding measures.  She won BOV and BPISS at the American National, Canadian National, and Canadian Regional Specialties.  She finished her American championship at the National as well.  Her final day in the ring as a puppy, Katrina won the Group in Ontario over some of the top non-sporting dogs inthe country under breed specialist, Denis McCoy.  She is currently sitting #2 miniature Poodle in Canada, #8 N on-sporting and #1 puppy of All breeds.  She is taking a short break fromt he ring to grow some hair and matire before returning in the fall.  Keep and eye out for her.

Gossip, Penhurst Rumor Mill, will be debuting sometime this summer once we receive her Canadian Registration.

Beyonce, BPIS Can Ch. Kandansk Bootylicious, has been cut down and awaiting the remaining of her health testing before being bred.  If we feel the need to complete her American Championship, we will regrow her coat after her first litter.

April 8,2011

Katrina has hit the show ring by storm.  She now has 6 all-breed best puppy in show wins, 2 groups 1sts, and multiple group placements.  She now sits number 2 mini in Canada, number 8 non-sporting and number 1 puppy of all breeds.  Keep and eye out for the April/May issue of Canine Review for her first ad.

Litter sister, Kandansk Calm before the Storm, finished her Championship in one weekend at the Prince Albert Shows by beating her sister once for a group 4th and Best Puppy in Group!  She will be presueing her American Championship as a young adult.

Littermate brother (Doppler) is now on 8 points in Canada and we are hoping to have him finished soon.  Doppler will be staying with Karin and Dan after PCA to hopefully complete his American Championship.

Standard Poodle Freya, Kandansk Breaking Superstitions, debuted at the BRCA show.  She started towards her Championship by winning WB and gaining 2 points.  She will continue to be out in the spring, striving towards her Championship. 

Can Ch. Kandansk Good Luck Charm

June 4,2009 - January 22,2011

Rest in Peace sweet girl, we love you.

Photo by: Lisa Goodwin