Our dogs have had the honor to take part in some very glamorous photo shoots.

My daughter, Magali, has been featured playing with puppies on calendars and countless magazines.

Models all over the world have had a chance to pose with our dogs. Vogue, Chanel, the New York Times Magazine are just a few.

Hobby, a white standard poodle, was dyed blue to play a part in 102 Dalmations.

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In July 2006 my other daughter, Anne-Sophie, was quoted in the Free Lance Star (Fredericksburg, VA) on an article about dog versatility

All dog breeds were bred to do a job. It's your job to train them. By Sarah A. Ferrell

Anne-Sophie Marchal grew up holding the leash of a poodle. Her parents were breeding smart and beautiful poodles before she was born. Anne-Sophie came to Fredericksburg to attend Mary Washington College, bringing her own poodle soulmates with her.

Are poodles versatile? You bet. Marchal explained that poodles of all sizes excel at "conformation shows, agility sports, all types of obedience work, hunting, retrieving and field trials, tracking, and make exceptionally smart and gentle canine good citizens and therapy dogs."

Describing her family's life with poodles, Marchal says: "My parents have shown poodles for over 20 years, both in the United States and in Europe. They have eight world champions, and have sold many dogs that earned agility and obedience titles; several also went on to become police dogs.

"Our dogs have posed with models for Vogue magazine, and have acted in movies," she adds. "My parents have been very selective in breeding smart and healthy dogs, with a focus on selling puppies to responsible owners with good training ethics."

Marchal knows that a poodle is much more than a pretty face.

"One of the things I love about my standard poodle, Abby, is that she can clean up and look very pristine, but when I don't feel like showing her off I can take her for a walk in the woods or swimming in the river," she says.

"She is very enthusiastic. I love that she is able to accommodate my many hobbies. When Abby looks at me, I can tell she is really thinking. As silly as it may sound, for her to think and try to please me by being good makes me respect her and love her."