Armani is such a sweet soul. We love him to the Moon and back.

Armani winning Best of Variety in Kenner, LA. He picked up 14 points towards his grand championship in the 5 day Kenner cluster! That's mah boy!

woop woop!! CH. Donnchada Sweet Talk "Armani"

Little Armani as a 10 mo. old pup, the day before he finished his AKC championship. Photo by Malinda Julien

Only poodle owners understand this look!

Armani on the move in Glen Rose, TX. Photo by Malinda Julien - This photo was the inspiration for Lucy Tyler's beautiful Armani plate & vintage picnic basket!

Gorgeous 22k gold lined antique plate "poodified" by Lucy Tyler

Real men wear pink!

Being the pampered show dog can be tiresome

How about a good night kiss?

BFFs, Lily & Armani as pupsters

Shada, Patsy, Andre, & Armani pose for a family photo in Hattiesburg, MS

Armani's beautiful ears are protected from being chewed accidentally. He is wearing something called a "snood." I also frequently put bracelet protectors on his front legs so they don't get chewed up as well. It's a job to preserve show coat, but an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

Armani's Poodle Variety Ad for 1st quarter, 2012

Armani & I winning Best of Variety under judge Mr. William Usherwood - our 1st time in the Group Ring - Armani 14 mos old

Armani winning his first points in Belton, TX under judge Peggy Lloyd at 7 mos old. Handler Betty Brown; photo by Luis Sosa

Bentley and Armani (littermates) waiting excitedly to get going to the dog show!

Donnchada Sweet Talk

Armani and his 2 moms :)

Armani snuggling up to Giselle on the way to the dog show

a nice example of a free stack.. Now all we need is a kitty or doggy friend ringside and it should be in the bag for this nice boy!

Queen Lily and Armani

Armani and Queen Lily (Chinese Crested Powderpuff) sharing a bed but not their bones

Armani decides to take a nap under the bed for some QT

Playing tug with Giselle rules!

Battle for the giant watermelon

Determined!

Tuckered out from all that puppy play!

Getting ready to hit the town - here, Armani gives his best Clint Eastwood look