Handlers

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Erin Airhart

Meet Erin Airhart. She is our granddaughter. She is a wonderful mom to 2 of our beautiful grandchildren, Mathew and MJ. She has been learning from Keith since she was a young child herself. She decided she wanted to be a groom at 17 and Keith has taught her everything she knows. She has finished several of our dogs including our black standard male, Titan. She also finished his grand where Sherri and Mat Matus finished up to his Silver Grand Championship. She has finished several poms and chihuahuas. She is pictured here showing my daughter’s miniature poodle, Debbie. Watch for here at upcoming dog shows with one of Titan and Rhemi’s puppies, Freya. We are so proud and glad to have Erin as a part of our team.

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Justin
Madden-Rhinehart

I would like to introduce you to Justin Rhinehart. He is a professional groomer and owner-handler. You might have seen Justin in a grooming competition ring lately with Titan, our standard male. You might also know him from his grooming shop, Stacey’s Grooming Salon. We know him as a good friend and a great person. Justin has been grooming all breeds of dogs for many years and is using Titan these days as his grooming competition dog. He will be going to Las Vegas, NV with Titan in 2024 for the national grooming competition. Justin also has Pepper Ann, a toy poodle from our breeding, and Zeus, a standard puppy from Titan and Rhemi’s litter. He also shows and grooms several of our dogs including Debbie, our daughter’s miniature poodle. You will also see Justin at PCA with Titan and Rhemi and their puppies along with Debbie and Pepper. We are over the moon that Justin is a part of our family and our team. We are also very proud of his accomplishments and cannot wait to see how far he goes in his career.

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Charlie Jarvis

Charlie and DeDe Jarvis were pivotal with Aries and Poseidon. We got them back from a handler. They were scared, and their coat was in a horrible condition. If it were not for DeDe and her daughter, Charlie, they would not have come out of their shell. Charlie and Fawn will co-breed some miniature litters. Charlie was able to get Aries finished and will be in the ring with others in the future.

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James (Jim) Johnson

Please meet James (Jim) Johnson. He is a breeder and handler in Colorado. Jim is pictured here at PCA with Rhemi. Jim has successfully shown and finished several of our dogs including Rhemi that you see here. Jim is not only a wonderful handler but also a wonderful person. We don’t let our dogs go with just anyone. Jim loves and cares for them as if they were his own. He bonds with them and they love him. When they come home they remember him when they see him. Over the last 2 years, Jim has finished 1 standard, 1 miniature, and countless toys for us. He will be showing several of our toys this year as well. We are so excited and proud of Jim and cannot wait to see what the future holds for him.

A woman guiding a white poodle through a dog show ring with a decorative haircut, inside a large indoor exhibition hall with other participants and dogs in the background.

DeDe Jarvis

Charlie and DeDe Jarvis were pivotal with Aries and Poseidon. We got them back from a handler. They were scared, and their coat was in a horrible condition. If it were not for DeDe and her daughter, Charlie, they would not have come out of their shell. Charlie and Fawn will co-breed some miniature litters. Charlie was able to get Aries finished and will be in the ring with others in the future.

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Chris Bailey

Intruding Chris Bailey! Chris shows Athena for Fawn. Chris and Athena make an amazing team. She did great things throughout the year in very few shows. Bringing Athena to #20 Standard Poodle nationally. Athena will go live with Chris in 2026. I cannot wait to see what they accomplish next year. Look forward to seeing them both at PCA 2026 and Westminster 2027.

A woman in a cream-colored suit is showing a white poodle at a dog show. The poodle has grooming with pom-poms on its legs, tail, and head, standing on a show table in a ring with a blue sign and numbered markers.

Kelly Knight

Here is Kelly Knight. Kelly is a phenomenal groomer. She presents the dogs just beautifully. They almost don’t look real. Kelly has her own handling business, Kelly Knight Handling. Hannah purchased Poseidon and sent him to Kelly to finish. She did it in record time and has made him look magnificent. Kelly will get Ariel shortly, as Hannah has also purchased her and will send her to Kelly to finish and special. Look for them at a show next year.