I'm Megan D., the breeder behind Chiaroscuro Kennel located in Aurora, CO. We are committed to always responsibly breeding with the best interest of our puppies’ health and longevity at the forefront. We are professional, responsible, and ethical dog breeders who love our dogs as part of our family. Our goals are always evolving and we’re eager to see what each new litter brings!
Q. & A. with Megan
What makes your program special?
All puppies are raised with puppy culture protocol, raised in my home and get to experience cats, dogs do other breeds, and humans of all ages. Puppies go home with tails docked and dew claws removed. Grooming starts from 3 weeks old, and even before that they are desensitized to the vibrations and sounds of clippers as well as nail trims.
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 are cream. 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.
Saffron
Reserved
Female
Clove
Reserved
Male
Sage
Reserved
Male
Sebright- Service Dog
Went home
Male
Jersey
Went home
Female
Wyandotte
Went home
Female
Campine
Went home
Female
Silkie
Went home
Female
Brahma
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Megan
Megan 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 between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Megan 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 Megan 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 Megan directly.
Chiaroscuro Kennel 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
Megan D.
Program update on 01 June •
Parent dogs
Trendy, mom
Poodle
About Trendy
Trendy is a female Poodle over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Megan decided to make her part of their program. Megan 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
Great level
Chiaroscuro Kennel 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.
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).