Question 1

What is a preservation breeder?

Accepted Answer

A preservation breeder works to protect and improve a purebred breed for future generations — prioritizing health, temperament, structure, and adherence to the breed standard over volume. Every breeding decision is planned around pedigree research, health testing, and how a pairing will improve the line, rather than simply producing puppies to sell.

Question 2

What is the Puppy Culture Method?

Accepted Answer

Puppy Culture is a widely respected early puppy-raising protocol that combines early neurological stimulation, temperament assessment, and structured socialization from birth through the first weeks of life. The goal is to raise puppies who are confident, adaptable, and well-prepared for life in a family home.

Question 3

Are your breeding dogs health tested?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Health testing appropriate to the breed is an essential part of our program. Our foundation sire, Journey, holds a CHIC certification, reflecting completion of the standard health testing panel for Miniature Poodles. Specific results for each dog are listed on their individual profile page as they're confirmed — feel free to ask us directly about a particular dog's health testing.

Question 4

How do I reserve a puppy?

Accepted Answer

Prospective families are welcome to reach out through the contact form to introduce themselves and ask questions about upcoming or available litters.

Question 5

Do you offer a health guarantee?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We guarantee each puppy for one year against life-threatening genetic health issues, as confirmed by a licensed veterinarian. The full written terms are provided in our puppy contract at the time of reservation.

Question 6

Do you ship puppies or require the family to pick them up?

Accepted Answer

Currently, local pickup only. If you're outside the area, reach out and we can talk through options.

Question 7

What is included when I bring my puppy home?

Accepted Answer

By the time a puppy goes home, they've been vet checked, started on the Puppy Culture Method, had house training started, and been exposed to children and other animals. Puppies also have age-appropriate grooming introduced and, per the breed standard, tails docked to correct length as newborns.

Question 8

Do you require a spay/neuter agreement or limited registration?

Accepted Answer

Yes. To ensure our puppies go to loving, responsible pet homes, all of our Miniature Poodles are sold with limited AKC registration, meaning they're intended as companions only and don't carry breeding rights. As part of our commitment to their long-term health and well-being, we require that your puppy be spayed or neutered at six (6) months of age. Once the procedure is complete, we ask that your veterinarian provide a written record of the surgery, which you'll forward to us to fulfill our health guarantee.

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