A & K Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristan O., the breeder behind A & K Kennels located in Lawrence County, TN. Our goal is to produce puppies that make wonderful companions, so we breed with a focus on health and temperament above all. We want all of our pups to live long and happy lives with their forever families! We aim to produce the perfect family dog so that others can enjoy the wonderful dogs we love so much!
Q. & A. with Kristan
Why did you start breeding?
We got our boy, Cooper, with no plans to breed him. However, the more we spent time with him and the more other people got to know him, we realized everyone wanted puppies like him! So, we decided to get into breeding to give more people the opportunity to have a Cooper! The fulfillment of seeing new puppies born, watching them grow, and helping shape them and train them in preparation for their new forever homes is the most rewarding experience ever!What makes your program special?
We take great pride in our program and are dedicated to producing happy and healthy puppies. When we bring a life into the world, we make sure it gets the best start possible. This includes proper health care and socialization for each puppy, but it starts even earlier than birth. We set our puppies up for success by carefully selecting the parents of each litter, keeping in mind factors such as health, ability, and personality.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 apricot, red, 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.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Sienna
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
White
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeMale
Brown
Went homeMale
Black
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kristan
Kristan has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
"The price covers registration as available, puppy vaccinations, and puppy veterinarian exams. Until given to the new owners. If transportation is needed that is a cost you cover, and breeding rights are extra if desired. Male and female puppies are different prices, unless stated different. Pricing will be specific to each pup!"
Contract & health guarantee
Kristan 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 Kristan 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 Kristan directly.
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristan.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lawrence County, TN
Other pick-up locations
More about Kristan
Kristan has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Kristan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kristan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
A & K Kennels 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
Parent dogs
Emmie, mom
Poodle
About Emmie
Emmie is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristan decided to make her part of their program. Kristan has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Sundae, mom
Poodle
About Sundae
Sundae is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristan decided to make her part of their program. Kristan has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Molly, mom
Poodle
About Molly
Molly is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristan decided to make her part of their program. Kristan has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Cooper, dad
Poodle
About Cooper
Cooper is a male Poodle over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kristan decided to make him part of their program. Kristan has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Good level
A & K Kennels 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
