Amberly Standard Poodles

Susan O.

Breeder of Poodles

Independence, VA
Meetup available in Salem, VA

Meet the breeder

I'm Susan O., the breeder behind Amberly Standard Poodles located in Independence, VA. My first poodle, Shandy, was given to me in 1972. I have been breeding poodles for over 30 years. My mother, Stella Maunsell started Amberly Poodles in 1982 with Sherry. She competed in Agility with several dogs. My current dogs have spice names. Jazz is Jasmine Flower.

Q. & A. with Susan

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, black, cream, and white. 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.

Pepper
Went home
Female
Bart
Went home
Male
Cream Boy
Went home
Male
Teddy
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Susan

Susan 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.

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 $250 refundable deposit and $2,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“I breed AKC registered poodles. Rarely, I have a show quality pup. My dogs are bred for temperament and conformation. I have been breeding by vet recommendations for health for years. (hips, eyes, heart) I have no puppies currently, but hope to breed again before the new year.”

Contract & health guarantee

Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan 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
  - Scent introduction
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Microchip
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Initial potty training
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Registration
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Independence, VA

261 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Roanoke–Blacksburg Airport (Woodrum Field)

180 miles away

Meet in Salem, VA

185 miles away

More about Susan

Susan has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Susan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Susan is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Amberly Standard 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

Parent dogs

Cori, mom
Poodle
About Cori
Cori was a wonderful dog. she was born of Teli (Amberly Tellicherry Pepper) and Kodak. She had one litter (6 pups, all black) and one of her sons is Finn (Amberly Michael Finnegan) She died in her sleep at 16, while we were at church.
Jazz, mom
Poodle
About Jazz
Jazz is active- she loves to run. Jazz sleeps in my daughter's bed every night- but knows better than to get on mine. Jazz adores the cats, and will spend all her time looking for them to play with.
Great health testing
Animal Genetics Panel, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +2 more.
Peri, mom
Poodle
About Peri
Peri is very smart and loving. She had one litter. Ella is her daughter.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Amberly Standard 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.
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 (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.
Sebaceous Adenitis (SA), Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
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).