CAPTAIN attained his AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION Conformation title at 11 months from Puppy Class. Along the way, he received many lovely comments, on his beautiful movement, both front & side gaits. He won several Minor Puppy In Group awards , & multiple Puppy In Group awards as well as several respectable Best of Breed Challenges over adult competition. Captain is DNA CLEAR/NORMAL on all DNA tests that are currently recommended for Standard Poodles, (Orivet). He was given an EXCELLENT HIP SCORE; by DR. ROGER LAVELLE, (A.V.A.), 1+2 total 3 & a perfect ELBOW SCORE of 0+0 Total 0 Fully Comprehensive Blood Panel, CAPTAIN is highly social & a natural retriever, of all things great & small . He is a friendly, kind, extroverted, fellow. Aside from his 'social charm', conformation -wise, he is nicely put together, has a good front, good rib spring, small, very dark almond shaped eyes & a masculine but 'clean' head, with the much desired chiselling of foreface. Silver Poodles are born black & over a period of 2 years, slowly 'clear' to light grey, starting with the muzzle, & roots showing through over the eyes & legs. At stud with frozen semen to fully tested bitchex .