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........2009

December 24,2009

Merry Christmas!!!!  2009 has definitely been a year to remember.  This year saw Kandansk with puppies, obedience trials and confirmation successes.  Collectively we won 4 All-Breed Best Puppy in Shows and a Specialty Best Puppy in show.  We saw 4 new champions, new CD's, CDX's, RN's, and Agility work.  We had success in the states with major and variety wins.  Of course we had our lows and said good-bye to our beloved Nisse and Jay-Dee...they will forever be missed.

2010 proves to be more exciting yet.  We have babies yet to debute, American titles we are seeking as well as a couple exciting litters planned.  Keep an eye on our planned breeding page for news of these events.

We currently may have a few older dogs available to forever pet homes.  Please contact us if you might be interested.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season...See you in 2010!!!!

Photo taken by Nancy Anstruther - Freeze Frame