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Athena Smiles Standard Poodles
Meet the breeder
I'm Sandra Melissa S., the breeder behind Athena Smiles Standard Poodles located in San Antonio, TX. We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. They are socializing with kids who loves them since birth. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of this breed with other individuals and families.
Q. & A. with Sandra Melissa
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, cream, 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.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Sandra Melissa
Sandra Melissa 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Include first round of vaccines, vet visit, dewarmer, microchip. $1000 + 100 refundable after spayed. All the puppies have the same value including microchip female or male.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sandra Melissa 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 Sandra Melissa 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 Sandra Melissa 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
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 Sandra Melissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in San Antonio, TX
1381 miles away
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More about Sandra Melissa
Sandra Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Sandra Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Sandra Melissa’s links
Sandra Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Athena Smiles 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
Athena, mom
Poodle
About Athena
Athena is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandra Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Sandra Melissa 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
Good level
Athena Smiles 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.
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.
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).
