I'm Kay C., the breeder behind Cates Standard Poodles located in Breckenridge, TX.
Q. & A. with Kay
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.
Blue boy
Went home
Male
Yellow Girl
Went home
Female
Green Boy
Went home
Male
Red Boy
Went home
Male
Pink Girl
Went home
Female
White Girl
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Kay
Kay 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price incudes the health guarantee, AKC Registration, 1st vaccinations, and deworming.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kay 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 Kay 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 Kay directly.
Cates 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
Litter and program updates
Kay C.
Litter update on 02 Nov. •
💙Collar Boy! 12 weeks old. This puppy is super smart, attentive and loves his toys and his people. Crate trained and progressing well with potty training - no accidents in the house. He is confident and outgoing.
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Driver and Izzy's litter
Kay C.
Litter update on 26 Oct. •
Blue Collar Boy is still available. This boy is sweet, handsome, loves to be with his people. Stays close to my side. He is 17lbs. Progressing well with crate training and house training. He is 10 weeks old.
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Driver and Izzy's litter
Kay C.
Litter update on 05 Oct. •
Blue Collar Boy 7 weeks old. Confident and loving. Handsome
Driver and Izzy's litter
Kay C.
Litter update on 05 Oct. •
Green Collar Boy 7 weeks old. Outgoing, confident and loving.
Driver and Izzy's litter
Kay C.
Litter update on 05 Oct. •
Red Collar Boy 7 weeks old. So handsome, confident and loving.
Driver and Izzy's litter
Parent dogs
Izzy, mom
Poodle
About Izzy
Izzy is a sweet tempered girl who loves people, especially children. She loves having her ears scratched and hanging out with her family. Izzy is a good mover with excellent conformation. Izzy is AKC registered, fully health tested- OFA hips good, Eyes and Cardiac clear, DNA genetic testing all clear.
Driver, dad
Poodle
About Driver
Driver is the sweetest boy with a great temperament. He is attentive and eager to please. He loves to snuggle on the couch but is up for a good run. Driver is an excellent mover with correct conformation earning his AKC Champion as a puppy that included 4 majors. He is fully health tested - OFA hips good, Eyes and Cardiac clear and DNA Genetic testing clear through Embark.
Gracie, mom
Poodle
About Gracie
Gracie is sweet natured, loves car rides, morning walks and playing fetch. Gracie's even temperament and quiet demeanor make her wonderful around children. Gracie is AKC pointed, fully health tested - OFA hips good, Cardiac and Eyes clear. DNA genetic testing is all clear.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Cates 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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with 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.
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).