Poodle in turn comes from Low German "pud(d)eln" meaning "[to] splash in water," cognate with the English word "puddle". The poodle has contributed to many other dog breeds, such as the Miniature Schnauzer, Standard Schnauzer, and dogs of the Bichon type in order to either save those breeds from extinction, reduce size, or by dog fanciers to improve their appearance. The poodle has been bred in at least three sizes, including Standard, Miniature, and Toy. According to the American Kennel Club, which recognized the breed in 1887, the Standard Poodle is the oldest of the three varieties, and was later bred
Dog Show Superintendents Association Dog Show Superintendents Association The Dog Show Superintendents Association is an organization created for discussion between the Dog Show Superintending companies and the American Kennel Club. Formed in 2002, the DSSA's charter is to represent professional Dog Show Superintendents in discussions about important issues to the fancy. As professional superintendents, the DSSA members are barred from being delegates to the AKC. BaRay Event Services, Inc. Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows Garvin Show Services, L.L.C. Roy Jones Dog Shows, Inc. MB-F, Inc. McNulty Dog Shows, Inc. Jack Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. Bob Peters Dog Shows, Ltd. Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. Kevin Rogers