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.

Kandansk News........2010

August 16,2010

A Lot has happened here in the last couple months.  We are proud to say that Cane and J.Lo produced 6 beautiful babies for us.  There were 5 girls and 1 boy.  We currently have 3 girls available to pet homes on spay contracts.  This litter was boy on June 7, and are now available to go to their new homes.  If you are interested in adding one of these puppies to your home, please fill out our puppy questionnaire. 

Our 2010 standard litter has been born.  There were 2 boys and 2 girls born on August 13th.  Please see our planned breeding page for more information.

We are pleased to announce that BPIS Can Ch. Kandansk Bootylicious won BOSS at the Poodle Club of Alberta specialty.  Beyonce will be heading back to the states this fall to finish her American Championship.

BIS Can Ch. Kandansk Don't Pass Me By CD CGN aka "Tudi" was awarded her Rally Novice title at the Evelyn Kenny show as a veteran.  She now will be presuing her Otch title and we actively have her in classes....

J.Lo, dam to our recent miniature litter has been retired from our breeding program and back at home with Chris and Cheryl Purves.  J.Lo will now entertain the idea of Rally-O and Obedience.  Good luck and thank you for loving her!

June 1, 2010

Unfortunately, we do not have standard babies.  Maggie did not conceive, hense we are now waiting on Grace for a litter later this year.  On the flip side, J.Lo is VERY pregnant.  The Sire is PCA BOB (2009) and BOV (2010) NBISS BIS Am CH. Campostellas THe Perfect Storm aka Cane.  Our "Storm" litter is due any day now.  Kandansk will be keeping all puppies from this litter deemed to be show prospects, only a very select few will be made available to pet homes.  Please see our planned breedings page for more information.

April 19,2010

GROUP 1st & BPIG!  At the recent Edmonton Kennel Club 100th anniversary show, Charm (Can Ch. Kandansk Good Luck Charm) won her first group win and her 6th BPIG.  This win puts her within the top 10 standard Poodles to date for 2010.  At the same show Isabella (Kandansk Stylista) debuted and came home with her first 2 points.

Kandansk Camelot Prince aka "Kennedy" finished his Canadian Chmpioship in 2 week-end: BRCA and Red Deer.  He was undefeated in the male classes and beat his sister Charm, for BPIB on his last day in the ring.  He will now have fun in Agility and Obedience.  Conratulations to Kennedy's co-owner Kellie Marchuk.

February 28,2010

With Beyonce and Jay-Z completing their Canadian Championships, we are happy to announce that J.Lo is a Canadian Top Producer!!!  We are so proud that our miniature program is excelling in such a significant way!

February 16,2010

Valentines Day week-end, saw Beyonce, Charm and Natasha make the 11 hour drive to Brandon.  Beyonce finished her Canadian Championship with a Group 2nd and a Best Puppy in Group for 5 points.  Later that Weekend Charm repeated the performance by also going Group 2nd and Best Puppy in Group for 5 points making her a Canadian Champion as well.

February 10, 2010

2010 has started off with a bang.  Kandansk Heartbreaker "Jay-Z"" finished his Canadian Championship by winning Best of Breed over 2 specials and a Best Puppy in Group.  Littermate sister Beyonce (BPIS Kandansk Bootylicious) was awarded Best of Opposite sex to her brother over the same 2 specials putting her on 9.

Kandansk Good Luck Charm "Charm", debuted at the Ladies Kennel Club in BC.  She was awarded her first 2 points on the last day with a BOW, BPIB.  Her next week-end out at the Alberta Kennel Club Show, Charm won Best of Breed for another 2 points and Best Puppy in Group the following day.  We are very excited about this young girl.....check checking back for updates, she'll "Charm" you!

Photo taken by Nancy Anstruther - Freeze Frame