Bear Cove Standard Poodles
Meet the breeder
I'm Terri C., the breeder behind Bear Cove Standard Poodles located in Richmond, KY. My dogs are bred with a purpose in mind. They are well planned and the parents are chosen to complement each other. Parents are titled and health tested before breeding. I breed to AKC standards, NOT the latest fade. My puppies aren't just purebred they are well-bred.
Q. & A. with Terri
Why did you start breeding?
My love of dogs and my desire to protect the breeds for the future. The joy of taking a puppy from birth and watching it grow into a much-loved pet, life-saving service dog, champion show or an obedient well-trained dog.What makes your program special?
I am the only breeder of standard poodles in Kentucky to be a breeder of merit and be a participant of the Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program. I health test my dogs and remove dogs with bad testing from my breeding program.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes 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.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Terri
Terri 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“I take deposits when the puppies are 2 weeks old. The deposit is non refundable unless I found out you was not honest with me on the application or interview. I take deposits when the puppies are 2 weeks old. The deposit is non refundable unless I found out you was not honest with me on the application or interview. If the puppy fails its health check then the deposit is refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Terri 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 Terri 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 Terri 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Terri.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Richmond, KY
380 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bluegrass Airport (LEX)
391 miles away
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More about Terri
Club memberships
Terri is a member of Lexington Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Terri has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Terri was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Terri is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bear Cove 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
Dolly, mom
Poodle
About Dolly
Dolly is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Terri decided to make her part of their program. Terri 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
Excellent level
Bear Cove 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.
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.
Dentition, Legg-Calve-Perthes (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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS)
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).
