Welcome to Wickfair Toy Poodles!
Located In South Louisiana

Dogs have always been my passion.  Both sets of grandparents were involved with the sport of dogs, so it seemed a natural progression for me.  As a child, my Sunday afternoons were always spent at my grandfather’s house, where I pored over his issues of dog magazines, and books, and played with his German Shepherds.

My brother, Michael Sweeney, and I started showing in Jr. Showmanship back in the late 60’s.  We each had a Standard Poodle.  We both still show dogs to this day. (We might run a little slower, though!)

Prior to being involved in toy poodles, I owned, and showed Cardigan, and Pembroke Welsh Corgis, finishing many champions, and obedience title holders.  I was fortunate enough to have several top ten, and group winners.  I loved the Corgis, but put dog showing aside in the 90’s for more than ten years to finish raising my two boys.  After they left for college, I was ready to return to my first love.

 Having always loved the poodles, and needing a smaller breed, I chose toy poodles.  I had my brother, and his partner, David Brock of Roundabout Poodles to mentor me. I was also fortunate enough to meet many other nice poodle people to advise me, including my friend, Bev Rangel of Talbot Toy Poodles, and my friends, Becky Abshire, and Donna Thomas of Reann Toy Poodles. There are so many others who have been very kind, and supportive.

I keep only a few dogs.  All are cherished pets.  I only breed a litter or two a year, and all are carefully planned, hoping for show prospects.  All breeding dogs are Optigen tested, and get yearly CERF exams, as well as having knees checked for patellar luxation.  I constantly research nutrition, and health care issues to try to do the best I can for my poodles.  I am also currently a member of the Creole Poodle Club, an affiliate club of The Poodle Club of America.

 What wonderful little dogs these toy poodles are!

Jo Ann Hetherwick