I'm Melissa & Brooke P., the breeder behind Antigua Standard Poodles located in Texas. Many of our puppies have become exceptional show dogs, and all of them have become excellent family dogs and lifelong friends. Our dogs shine both in and out of the show ring. We are dedicated to improving our lines with each generation so that the breed will continue to thrive for a long time to come.
Q. & A. with Melissa & Brooke
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 black, brown, white, parti, phantom, and brindle. 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.
Gypsy
Went home
Female
Gidget
Went home
Female
Giza
Went home
Female
Gaucho
Went home
Male
Gunther
Went home
Male
Gusto
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Melissa & Brooke
Melissa & Brooke 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 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Pet/Companion puppy price with Limited AKC Registration. Puppies are carefully matched with buyer’s personality, lifestyle, needs, & preferences. Our puppies undergo Early Neurological Stimulation program between 3-16 days of age and are raised with Puppy Culture techniques. Each puppy is sold on contract with replacement guarantees, spay/neuter agreement, & with a no-resale stipulation. If at any time buyer cannot keep our Poodle, it must be returned to us. Pups are wormed & vaccinated, along with being microchipped before leaving. We also have partnered with an online dog training school & offer 20% discounts on training classes for all Antigua Standard Poodles! Prices may vary between solid color litters and multi color litters.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa & Brooke 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 Melissa & Brooke 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 Melissa & Brooke directly.
Antigua 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
Sequoia, mom
Poodle
About Sequoia
Sequoia is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa & Brooke decided to make her part of their program. Melissa & Brooke 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.
Gin, dad
Poodle
About Gin
Gin is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa & Brooke decided to make him part of their program. Melissa & Brooke 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Antigua 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
Dentition
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III)
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).