Borealis Poodles

Laila R.

Breeder of Poodles

  • Louisville, KY ·
  • Responds within a few days

Available puppies

White

Ready Sept. 28

9 weeks old · Female

Turquoise

Ready Sept. 28

9 weeks old · Female

Orange

Ready Sept. 28

9 weeks old · Female

Red

Ready Sept. 28

9 weeks old · Female

Yellow

Ready Sept. 28

9 weeks old · Female

Blue Erling

Ready Sept. 28

9 weeks old · Male

Green Prince

Ready Sept. 28

9 weeks old · Male

Purple

Ready Sept. 28

9 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Laila R., the breeder behind Borealis Poodles located in Louisville, KY. Borealis Poodles has been dedicated to Standard Poodles for over 15 years. We breed selectively from OFA health-tested, AKC Champion bloodlines, focusing on health, temperament, structure and beauty. Our puppies are raised in our home with individual care and thoughtfully matched with families.

Q. & A. with Laila

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We became involved in breeding after over a decade of competing in conformation agility rally and obedience. We developed a deep appreciation for the intelligence, versatility beauty of the Poodle. We breed only occasionally usually once every two years, striving to produce healthy, sound Poodles with wonderful temperaments that meet the AKC Standard and excel as companions, show performance dogs.
  • What makes your program special?

    At Borealis Poodles, health and temperament come first. Our AKC Poodles OFA tested, with attention to structure, movement, intelligence temperament. We breed versatile Poodles for companionship, conformation, agility, obedience performance. Our puppies are raised in our home with constant care. We observe each puppy’s personality and development to thoughtfully match them with the right home.
  • 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 and white. 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.

Getting a puppy from Laila

Laila 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Laila partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“At Borealis's Poodles, we believe every puppy deserves the perfect home, and every family deserves a special puppy. Our puppies are never placed on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead, we take the time to get to know each family—their lifestyle, experience, activity level, and hopes for their future companion. As our puppies grow, we carefully evaluate each one’s temperament, confidence, energy level, and personality. Around 7–8 weeks of age, after weeks of observation and daily interaction, we begin making our recommendations. Our goal is to match each puppy with the family where they will thrive for a lifetime. While we always consider our families’ preferences whenever possible, our highest priority is making the best long-term match for both the puppy and the we believe true beauty begins with temperament. We are committed to raising healthy, confident, well-socialized puppies and providing lifelong support to every family who welcomes one of our puppies into their home. At Borealis Viking Poodles, we believe true beauty begins with temperament. We are committed to raising healthy, confident, well-socialized puppies and providing lifelong support to every family who welcomes one of our puppies into their home. When you choose a Borealis Viking Poodle, you become part of our extended family.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Potty, crate training, daily socialization outings 3 sets of vaccination, deworming AKC registration, grooming, A lifetime of information guidance and support from Laila Rumsey - Borealis Poodles. A nonrefundable deposit is required to secure puppy’s placement. We say placement bc every puppy remains part of our family We value staying in touch offering lifelong guidance support as puppy grows. Deposit reserves an approved placement in this litter; final puppy selection/matching remains with the breeder after temperament and conformation evaluation.”

Contract & health guarantee

Laila 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 Laila 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 Laila 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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laila.

Breeder's location

Meet in Louisville, KY

447 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

386 miles away

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Meet in Stamford, Connecticut

250 miles away

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More about Laila

  • Club memberships

    Laila is a member of Shamrock Training Center, GLTC, and Louisville Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Breeder of Merit AKC , Associate Dog Trainer, Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Laila has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years

    Laila was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

Laila is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Borealis 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Borealis 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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Sebaceous Adenitis (SA)

    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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Macrothrombocytopenia, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository

    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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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