Honouring Our Retired Standard Poodles Who Helped Shape the Diamond Class Legacy

Corozan Diamond Class Mercedes

Mercedes was the dog that started it all — the one who made me fall in love with the Standard Poodle.

She was not only a beautiful example of the breed, but a loyal, intuitive companion who shaped the direction of Diamond Class from the very beginning.
 

As our foundation female, Mercedes produced outstanding offspring, including Diamond Class Fearless Fighter, and left a lasting impression on our program through her structure, temperament, and overall quality.

Her legacy lives on in our breeding decisions, and in the generations of dogs that follow.
 

Mercedes set the standard — and we continue to build on the foundation she gave us.

Diamond Class American Classic

Lincoln was a striking male from our Mercedes × Bentley pairing, known for his exceptional coat quality and kind, gentle temperament.

A true “gentle giant,” Lincoln carried himself with quiet confidence and quickly became a favorite in the grooming world, where he competed in grooming competitions and earned praise for his coat texture and presentation.
 

Although he possessed many desirable traits, we ultimately made the decision to retire Lincoln early in favor of his half-brother Maverick, whose overall conformation aligned more closely with our long-term goals for the program.
 

Lincoln remains an important part of our breeding history — a reminder of the balance we strive to achieve between structure, temperament, and purpose. We’re proud to have produced him and grateful for what he brought to our foundation.