406 Poodles

Nicola H.

Breeder of Poodles

  • Vaughn, MT ·
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Meet the breeder

I'm Nicola H., the breeder behind 406 Poodles located in Vaughn, MT. I care deeply about my dogs and puppies, and I do everything I can to ensure they get the best lives possible -- that includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. I strive to provide each of my puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!

Q. & A. with Nicola

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I love the Poodle breed. My dogs have brought me so much joy and happiness that I wanted to give back to them by producing the highest quality dogs and providing them a wonderful life with wonderful families. It's an amazing feeling knowing that I made a positive contribution to these dogs and the families who love them!

  • What makes your program special?

    I am dedicated to preparing my puppies to thrive as their best selves, and I strive for quality and excellence with everything that I do. Each puppy is bred, raised, and loved indoors to ensure health, happiness, and harmony at the start of its life. My program is not a responsibility that I take lightly, and I am committed to providing you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience! I love matching healthy, happy pups with loving families. Those connections are so rewarding!

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include cream, gray, and parti. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Nicola

Nicola has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Nicola partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“Puppy Family Match Policy Our puppies are matched thoughtfully with their future families based on temperament, lifestyle, and overall fit. We take time to get to know each home through the application process so we can place every puppy where they will thrive. While we welcome preferences, final puppy placement is determined by us to ensure the best long-term success for both puppy and family. Our goal is happy, confident dogs and satisfied owners for years to come.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Pups are AKC registered, come with 1 yr health guarantee, utd on vaccines and worming, tails docked, dew claws removed and microchipped upon request. Deposit to hold puppy or get on our waiting/pick list. Deposits are taken first come first pick.”

Contract & health guarantee

Nicola may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Nicola offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Nicola directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nicola.

Breeder's location

Meet in Vaughn, MT

1795 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Great Falls Airport

1785 miles away

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More about Nicola

  • Club memberships

    Nicola is a member of Electric City Kennel Club .

  • Nicola has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Nicola was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Nicola’s links

Nicola is a trusted Good Dog breeder

406 Poodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

406 Poodles reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Standard Poodles.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Sebaceous Adenitis (SA)

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • Full Embark Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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