Athena Smiles Standard Poodles

Sandra Melissa S.

Breeder of 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 home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male

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, 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 $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

More about Sandra Melissa

Sandra Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Sandra Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Sandra Melissa’s links
- Facebook

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).