Poodle People · Episode 34
The Breed (And Event) That Bridges Worlds: How Poodle Day Promotes Breed Pride Across Continents
Show Notes & Transcript
content type
Interview
primary goal
Celebrating Poodle Day and its impact
summary
Join us as Sue Rose and Diana Kerr share the inspiring story of Poodle Day, a beloved annual event that celebrates the poodle breed, its rescue efforts, and community spirit. Discover how this event started, its growth over 17 years, and the joy it brings to poodle enthusiasts worldwide.
keywords
Poodle Day, dog rescue, poodle breed, community event, pet celebration, dog show, rescue stories, Carmel, California
key topics
History and origins of Poodle Day
Rescue efforts by NorCal Poodle Rescue
Growth and evolution of the event over 17 years
Community involvement and volunteer support
Judging and categories in the parade
The cultural significance of poodles in the community
Event activities including wine tastings and parties
Impact of Poodle Day on breed awareness and rescue
takeaways
Poodle Day started in 2010 to celebrate the breed and support rescue efforts.
The event has grown from 240 dogs to over 500 annually, attracting thousands of spectators.
Community volunteers and local businesses play a crucial role in its success.
The event fosters bonds among poodle enthusiasts and promotes breed awareness.
Judging focuses on attitude, walk, and overall presentation, emphasizing fun over formality.
guest name
Sue Rose and Diana Kerr
Titles
Poodle Day: Celebrating 17 Years of Community and Canine Joy
How Poodle Day Became a Global Celebration of the Breed
sound bites
"The event has grown to over 500 dogs and thousands of spectators."
"The city of Carmel says they've never seen anything like Poodle Day."
"My son now only wants a poodle after meeting Cosmo."
Chapters
resources
NorCal Poodle Rescue - https://norcalpoodlerescue.org/
Poodle Day Official Website - https://poodleday.com/
Chapters
- 00:582:27 — Sue explains how Poodle Day started and why it was created.
- 03:205:17 — Diana gives the backstory on NorCal Poodle Rescue and its mission.
- 07:329:23 — Sue describes how Poodle Day grew from 240 dogs to 500+.
- 10:1011:56 — Sue talks about how far people travel to attend.
- 13:4815:12 — Sue describes how the event evolved with parties, wine tastings, and community support.
- 18:1021:00 — Sue explains how the dogs are judged and what makes a winner.
- 23:5924:45 — Sue talks about how she promoted Poodle Day in the early days.
- 25:0326:35 — The bagpiper story and Sue’s favorite part of the weekend.
- 27:2528:26 — Sue discusses changing the “sissy dog” stigma around poodles.
