Birch Creek Standard Poodles
- Era, TX
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Mike & Amy S., the breeder behind Birch Creek Standard Poodles located in Era, TX. Our Poodles are bred for intelligence and temperament. We focus on bettering the health of the breed through diversity testing. Additionally, we work to produce puppies who are trainable and can excel in several areas. We pride ourselves in producing family pets as well as sport and show prospects.
Q. & A. with Mike & Amy
Why did you start breeding?
In 2015, we began our search for the perfect family dog. Our son is on the spectrum, so we wanted a dog with not only excellent and stable temperament but also intelligence and trainability. A friend who is a seasoned Poodle breeder urged us to consider a Poodle and began mentoring us about starting a breeding program. We knew we wanted to share this amazing breed with other families.What makes your program special?
Not only are our parents tested to CHIC standards, but they are also diversity tested through BetterBred to increase the long term health of our lines. We show our dogs in conformation and participate in dog sports, demonstrating their innate trainability. Our puppies are raised with Puppy Culture and sent home with extra training support for new owners. We enjoy continued relationships with puppy owners.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.
Getting a puppy from Mike & Amy
Mike & Amy 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 between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes limited or unlimited AKC registration, contract, health guarantee, deworming, first vaccinations, microchipping, and socialization. We require a Waitlist fee rather than a deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mike & Amy 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 Mike & Amy 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 Mike & Amy 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 Mike & Amy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Era, TX
1169 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
1162 miles away
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More about Mike & Amy
Club memberships
Mike & Amy is a member of WAGD and North Texas Barnhunt.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder, Associate Dog Trainer.
Mike & Amy has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Mike & Amy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Mike & Amy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Birch Creek 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Birch Creek 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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Full Embark Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).
