I'm Jennifer S., the breeder behind Always Best Kennels, Inc located in Quincy, FL. Always Best Poodles is an AKC Toy & Miniature Poodle program producing a small number of healthy, happy puppies. Having been in the veterinary field for over 20 years, we believe in giving every single dog the very best care from day one. Our dogs live in our home; they are our family.
Q. & A. with Jennifer
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include toy and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include apricot, black, brown, cream, red, silver, silver-beige, parti, and phantom. 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.
Red AKC female with white markings
Reserved
Female
Loud AKC parti with one red spot
Reserved
Female
Red AKC female
Reserved
Female
Dark cream to light apricot AKC male
Reserved
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
SOLD…. Boy 3
Went home
Male
SOLD Chocolate Chip (Boy 2)
Went home
Male
SOLD…. Boy 1
Went home
Male
SOLD. Harley Quinn
Went home
Female
SOLD … Chiquita
Went home
Female
Diva
Went home
Female
SOLD*** Harriet
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Jennifer
Jennifer 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
Puppy prices include a $500 deposit and between $500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our price includes our puppies being up to date on health exams, vaccinations, deworming, veterinary health certificate and a prepaid microchip. Full and limited AKC papers are available. Deposits are refundable if a medical issue should arise with the puppy in question or a puppy is not available as previously discussed. Deposits are not refundable under any other circumstances.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer directly.
Always Best Kennels, Inc 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
Essie Ray, mom
Poodle
About Essie Ray
Essie Ray is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jennifer decided to make her part of their program. Jennifer 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.
Periwinkle, mom
Poodle
About Periwinkle
Periwinkle is a big sweetheart that smiles at you, literally. She is a little unusual as she finished bigger (her full sister is just over 4lb), but she is proportionate and throws small to medium puppies with fabulous temperaments.
Jon Snow, dad
Poodle
About Jon Snow
Jon Snow is a happy, goofy boy with a good temperament and beautiful appearance (when he hasn’t just been tearing through the vegetation in the backyard). He is just over 8lbs but his parents were 4lb and 4.5lb and he produces mostly small to medium toy puppies.
Iridessa, mom
Poodle
About Iridessa
Energetic and sweet, adventurous little lady.
Pixiedust, mom
Poodle
About Pixiedust
Pixiedust is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jennifer decided to make her part of their program. Jennifer 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.
Sugar Plum, mom
Poodle
About Sugar Plum
Sugarplum is a large toy, very stocky and strong - definitely not the breakable type. She’s sweet and smart, and a very good momma. She’s red with a little white on her head, face and chest.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Always Best Kennels, Inc 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 Toy Poodles.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation , Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Full Embark 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Jennifer to bring home their puppies.
Lillyane E.
Verified owner · July 2024
We’ve been looking for a companion to our poodle girl Abby. I was referred by a coworker to use good dog.com ,we needed to make sure we will not be scammed and we could not be any happier. We decided to go with Jennifer and it was a delightful process. Jennifer responded to our messages right away and kept us informed all throughout. She was very accommodating and we can 100% agree that she is trustworthy.
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Robin B.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
Madeline is doing absolutely wonderful. She is adjusting well at her new home. Spoiled as ever. Expects a new toy everything I bring in bags. They learn fast. Lol. Her groomer fell in love with her yesterday. Jennifer, the breeder, made it wonderful, and answered my questions when concerns come up. I have already recommended her to others. I have a new furbaby to spend my days with!
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Tariq A.
Verified owner · Feb. 2024
+5
Jennifer was very responsive and kept me updated every step of the way! Koda is naturally well-behaved and has been a great addition to our family. She is doing really great with training (she is already crate/apartment trained and knows several tricks)! We cannot wait to see what the future has in store with her! :)
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Kathy W.
Verified owner · July 2024
We had a wonderful experience buying a puppy from Jennifer. She is very knowledgeable about poodles and helped us through the process from the day our little Millie was born until the day we picked her up. And she still loves to hear from us and get updates now that Millie is home with us. We had many questions and Jennifer answered every one with thoroughly and reassured us every step of the way. We loved getting pictures and updates on our puppy on a regular basis.
Jennifer was so easy to work with and we will always be proud to recommend her to anyone looking for a special puppy. On a scale of one to ten , Jennifer is a 💯
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Jiha M.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
Jennifer was easy to talk to and informative. Everything went well and smoothly! We are super happy with our new puppy Pickle! He is already a good brother of our other poodle Miso!
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Cheryl K.
Verified owner · Sept. 2023
Jennifer was very responsive and caring in the entire process. She's a vet! What more can I say!
She was very accomodating to meet us somewhere halfway - our drive would have been almost 5hrs.
We are so happy to have worked with her for our new family!