Background
Whenever I meet someone who is also an animal lover, I feel an instant bond. The heart of an animal lover is sensitive to the honesty, the love, the beauty of animals. A child is blessed to grow up with animals as they learn compassion, respect and responsibility which is sadly lacking in some families. I've owned and loved poodles for most of my life and also ridden and trained horses. I wrote a book, How to Turn Your Dog Into a Horse, for anyone wanting to learn how to handle horses through the safe perspective of their dog. It's handy for parents who either don't have the money to buy their kids a pony or are afraid of the risks of working around horses. It can be purchased through Amazon.
I realize that breeders are often labeled puppy mills, but I'm hoping to show that not all of us prioritize our wallets, but treat their pets as part of the family. I love sharing everything I know from grooming, to training, to loving this perfect breed. I am told I go the extra mile in not just delivering beautiful, healthy poodles, but offering support long after their puppy is taken home. Please see my Reviews page.
My poodle prices are not exorbitant but these are not "cheap" poodles. Other breeders charge more for the same pedigrees I have. Most of mine have the quality of show poodles with long legs and delicate features but can also make undeniable eye candy just as a pretty pet adorning a home. With the infinite styles their coats offer, they could look like
Teddy Bears or a Westminster champion, and it's my pleasure to show you my grooming tips and tricks should you wish to groom your poodle yourself. It's not for everyone, but for the cost of some equipment in the beginning, you could end up saving hundreds on grooming prices over the years. Naturally, I can only show you how to groom in person. I don't yet have Skype or a similar video system set up. You can learn grooming through the Internet, but one-on-one is always best as I could show you how to better your skills. I could even show you the difficult Continental clip found on show poodles as I showed my poodles in AKC-sanctioned conformation shows and they did very well. I hope to do so again here in Florida.
My initial career was as an RN working in multiple areas but mostly OB/GYN. This has proven helpful in attending to the challenges of poodle husbandry, which is certainly not for everyone. Please leave breeding to those who have experience. I do not sell my poodles for breeding. I have worked hard for many years building up the reputation of my kennel name and strive to protect it from wanton breeding. However, I am also proud to use my medical background to answer questions you might not think important enough to even ask a vet. Use me as the sounding board.
My ultimate goal is a happy poodle and sometimes I do not feel that one of my poodles would be a good fit for a certain situation. You deserve to get what you are looking for, and I am only the honest messenger relaying what each puppy offers. Only if you are utterly satisfied with your search will my puppy be happy - otherwise, the puppy can feel your regret. Sharing my experience with someone who has one of my poodles helps them thoughtfully care for their baby, making them more confident, which deepens the bond with their puppy and which makes for a happy poodle, my ultimate goal.
Healthy Pedigrees
For the past 20 years, I have done my best to conscientiously raise healthy, sturdy poodles. These are my goals in order of importance:
1. Health. I genetically test for PRA, progressive retinal atrophy, and do not breed any that could possibly carry an inherited disease, such as epilepsy or diabetes.
2. Personality. Every poodle has something special to offer, from the happy-peppy types to the quieter ones. A true poodle lover loves them all. There is a wonderful person for every wonderful poodle.
3. Color. Isn't it great how the poodle comes in so many colors to choose from, and hypoallergenic to boot? I specialize in the red color but it does fade over the years into apricot then cream, usually with the ears remaining darker. Sometimes I enrich the red color with black. I do not have any white poodles which means I have no parti colors. The rare brindle or phantom (like a Doberman) might surface in a puppy, but to me parti colors make poodles look too much like terriers.
**** I DO NOT breed the merle color as that DNA has been tied to blindness. ****
I welcome visitors by appointment. I will show you the puppies' dam and sire (which not all breeders do as they must stay on top of grooming and cleanliness) and siblings, and sometimes even the great-grandparents if they are still with me. That's far better than choosing a puppy from only a picture. You will find all of my dogs' teeth are CLEAN and they have NO ear mites or fungus (which smells rotten and looks like coffee grounds or a very dark-brown discharge). You will find I keep a clean house for them, and I do not keep them outside except for bathroom trips. Since there are many ground and air predators in Florida, my dogs are always supervised outside All predator attacks I hear about are when people let their dogs out in the yard "just for a minute." Please prioritize the safety of your poodle.
I stand behind every word and picture on this website. It is all true. I also guarantee my health and lifetime warranties. Unfortunately, I've seen too many breeders display a fancy website promising you the world, then back down from honoring the health warranty, if they even offer one. Also, not many breeders offer to take back their dogs for any reason, but to me it should be considered a breeder's responsibility. With me, your protections include:
1. Your emotional and financial investment.
2. The puppy's happiness.
3. My reputation.
Adoptions and Rescues
Occasionally, I do adopt out my retired sires and dams. A breeder can't possibly keep all of their poodles as they would become overwhelmed and turn into a puppy mill. I've never had too many poodles to adequately care for. Most will be with me forever, but there are some that I feel will be able to live just as well with a new family.
I am also able to take in rescues or help out a bonafide rescued poodle in order to help it feel better through grooming or
proper and appropriate care. I once adopted a blind and deaf poodle from a very good breeder. She was named Rai, after Ray Charles. The breeder didn't have the heart to put the puppy down as she had a fighting will to survive from early on, but the breeder didn't have room to keep her so I cared for Rai for years until she recently passed away naturally. I believe she must have been born with a neurological syndrome of ailments. But that little girl taught me so much. She didn't know she was handicapped, unlike the stigma people attach to the handicapped. Her other senses were more developed. Her sense of smell directed her to me in case she wanted to be petted. I could also blow in her direction which was my signal for her to come to me, usually for a treat as she deserved them. If she got into something she shouldn't have, chewing on furniture or a blanket, I could stomp my foot which she recognized as a no-no, and I gave her a more appropriate toy. She also learned how to give me her paw, and she showed her displeasure (yes, dogs DO have facial expressions!) if it wasn't followed by the usual treat, so I had to make sure I had some to give. The other dogs also didn't stigmatize her. They were kind to her, moving out of her way as she bound across the floor in case she might bump into one. They would often lick around her eyes, a sign of affection. Rai would choose to press her neck into mine, which I know is a sign of sincere and very deep love. Only some of my other poodles do that, but those are lifers with me. The ones who don't do that is one indication that they could do just as well in another home. I am, however, leery about people wanting an adult. Some people can't be bothered with training of any kind, want the dog housebroken, loving, and able to settle in immediately with their family. Those kind of expectations are often not met by the dog, which is unfair. You must give an adopted dog time to settle in with you - it's unrealistic to think an adult dog will come flying into your arms all lovey-dovey. I find that the more time you put into your dog, the closer your bond becomes. The less you do, the less the dog is really yours, which is why I feel too many dogs end up in shelters. I can't guarantee that a dog who has lived with me for 5 or so years will work out perfectly in your home. However, I need to know that you will be committed to the necessary training to make your dog a custom fit for your home.
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