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- The Early Years

The first meeting was held on April 1, 1958.  It was called to order by the first president and founder – Mrs Patsy Dalton.  Some of the first members were, Jo Roepke, Clay and Betty Shephard, Vivian Shields, Grace Laken, Cherry and Mell Willians, Hilda Meisenzahl.

Purposes for which the club was founded:

1. To foster and promote interest in Poodles by encouraging their breeding in accordance with the standard  set by the Parent Club to the end that such standard and qualities of the breed be better known and the interest of the breed be advanced.
2. To sponsor Specialty Shows for the brred and to encourage the exhibitors of Poodles at regular benched and unbenched shows.
3. To develop among our members the highest spirit of co-operation and devotion to the principles of good sportsmanship.

The first match was held on August 9, 1959 with an entry of 147 poodles.

- Of Interest

In 1965, breeding control proposals were presented to the Los Angeles City Counsel.

Many seminars and grooming classes were sponsored and co-sponsored by the Hub Poodle Club.  Some of the presenters at these seminars included Byron Elder, Erica Dixon Huggins, Jacklyn Hungerland, Gwenyth Melchers and Mr. & Mrs James Clark.

The first A-OA match was held May 7, 1977.  With the great work done by Walter and Norma LeGrande (LeGrande’s Poodles) and Evelyn Gann Phillips (Obedience judge), the Hub Poodle Club was recognized by the American Kennel Club and also was incorporated and recognized as a non-profit club by the state of California on May 26, 1978.

Our first Specialty show was held on September 23, 1978 with an entry of 145 including 29 entries in Obedience.  We are now up to our 41st Specialty.

- Other Matters of Interest

Eligibility requirements for new members include attending two meetings, two sponsors and be in good standing with the American Kennel Club.  We offer breeder referrals, Specialty shows and our club newsletter.  Also have available the Poodle Club of America’s illustrated standard of the breed.

Our club logo was designed by Jane Hunt of Hunt’s Toy Poodles and our club colors are purple and gold  We have the general meeting every other month and in September they are held every month due to board nomination, elections and an awards and Christmas dinner held in December.