![The McGehee x Irene puppies have arrived!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/ab5696ff-8eda-406f-a8ec-19ce5329c6eb/endeavor_2024_mcgehee_irene_.jpg)
The McGehee x Irene puppies have arrived!
Thrilled to announce the arrival of the McGehee x Irene litter!!
They were born Friday June 28th- Irene treated us to a lovely daytime whelp.
TEN puppies!!
One cream boy.
Four black boys.
Five cream girls, yes, every girl is cream!
I have a few spots left on the waitlist for performance and companion-and very possibly show/co-own.
![Ultrasound official for McGehee x Irene litter](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/1719112332921-95HP1PEPV53E90CXRHQP/121070192_10218846654624301_1710995922309985498_n.jpg)
Ultrasound official for McGehee x Irene litter
I am expecting puppies out of my group winning AKC Ch Irene, due around June 28th!
I am accepting applicants for performance, show, and companion.
![Poodle Variety: New CH & Litter Plans](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/fe1b50ec-1103-4d09-bbe8-5e9eaa01f9d1/421145909_736413745098476_6925149344890509317_n.jpg)
Poodle Variety: New CH & Litter Plans
Electra finished her CH going BOS for a major awarded by judge Donna Conod, handled by Elizabeth Reynold’s assistant Brian Cuoco!
Irene’s last litter is planned for this summer. Irene’s last litter is planned for this summer. See the Puppies and Puppy Placement for information.
![New AKC Champion!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/1699039932246-XJ6AIFE4KUZAFY5C7ON6/23126A069_1993_rm_pink.jpg)
New AKC Champion!
Pinch me- we have a new AKC Champion (pending AKC)! My first homebred champion!
Syntax is looking for a new home
HOME FOUND <3
Syntax, Lime Green boy from Luxe x Irene 2022
Endeavor Talk Wordy to Me
45lbs
6-23-2022; 15 months old
Located in Ohio
![Electra back in the ring](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/1694984162414-E7TP3ZRRJ9VWPWAGS49H/2023-09-10.jpg)
Electra back in the ring
Electra awarded 6pts including a 3pt major Sept 10-17
Thank you, Elizabeth and team for her presentation!
![Poodle Variety & Show Dog Video Pros](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/bafabbf6-06a7-48f1-89f1-0bcb2dc08e85/350253221_6030295117095840_2834282537327977161_n.jpg)
Poodle Variety & Show Dog Video Pros
Now that Poodle Variety’s PCA issue is mailed, I can share Electra’s ad by Haleigh Mansfield!
In addition, her video from Show Dog Video Pros arrived! See her video here
![PCA placement!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/a29025e3-1ccc-49f9-b5d0-e1b0e9e8002f/349298102_1715802498878194_1436292148784046225_n.jpg)
PCA placement!
Endeavor Love in Limbo "Electra" was awarded second in her Puppy 9-12 month class at the national Poodle Club of America by judge Mr. William (Bill) P. Shelton!
![Off to a good start!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/dadb1759-e16a-4075-bc2d-641c6ce21e6b/DC42223B-0187.jpg)
Off to a good start!
Electra and Michelle were awarded BOV Best of Variety over a special by judge Mr. Rick Gschwender at the 2023 Cardinal Cluster
![Indy Winter Classic](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/1675698510210-S89DTI9ZL4PEU55ECNM8/Standard+Poodle+Blake1.jpg)
Indy Winter Classic
Wow! Indy Winter Classic 2023 was packed and crazy but so glad we went. Electra had a positive experience and took the chaos in stride.
![Best Puppy in Match](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/f3614ef6-56c5-4ccc-b5b0-ad04d54ce7de/324751288_9451884588170760_1876004367511536358_n.jpg)
Best Puppy in Match
Wow! Endeavor Love in Limbo "Electra" was Best Puppy in Match today at the Medina Kennel Club by judge Krista Musil. So glad her co-breeder Christi Gable was present for the occasion. Our first cool win! Second match, she was awarded a Group 1 by judge Vicki White.
![Puppy match fun](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/1671039208926-A1M19QWIZ4IXD0F440WB/318044060_1146802105969661_7373542175678404985_n.jpg)
![That’s a wrap](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/1664210758760-PM31ZQE8JBLZAUY2QSDT/308416982_791635775376915_1953733171318689309_n.jpg)
![It’s going home time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/50eab129-96e5-4aa8-bfaf-7e3d96b9c5e1/301636959_439736394854517_2452434017568301081_n.jpg)
It’s going home time
I have two cream puppies, one boy and one girl, waiting on their perfect companion/pet placements.
![World explorers, after week 7](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/93cd3511-eaae-459e-9e69-dd5a840165fd/63ACA2DC-2443-4024-A920-FA72816CF40D.jpeg)
World explorers, after week 7
They’re eager to take on every new experience I can throw at them
![Can you hear me now? End of week 3](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/d3dee36a-48f2-4890-8b18-7559ebd110a5/B1054A3F-1765-40F4-A4C8-4BAE00BF2942.jpeg)
Can you hear me now? End of week 3
We can hear them LOUD and clear this week. The puppies started interacting with each other and vocalizing with barks, growls, howls, and other noises.
![Two weeks later](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/494ccfd3-2828-4d88-bf0f-b17bd74f1fff/290576139_5172024059561059_2972206405714427455_n+%281%29.jpg)
![Wrapping up week one!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628e540a48989d586395424b/c285d9de-c59b-4c93-bf06-482c4bb3ca8c/290106126_869550741100189_2089342611045940744_n.jpg)
Wrapping up week one!
Six days since the Luxe x Irene National Parks litter was born- went by in a total blur. ENS, nail trims, and enrichment started after Day 3.