Dark Water Standards
Meet the breeder
I'm Triston D., the breeder behind Dark Water Standards located in Pembroke, NC. We are huge animal lovers and have a special place in our hearts for our dogs. We want to provide top-quality beloved companions. Our focus is on breeding healthy and happy puppies that can bring just as much joy to their families as our dogs do for us. We are very hands-on with our puppies and give them plenty of unconditional love and attention!
Q. & A. with Triston
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Aussiedoodle puppies include mini and standard sizes. Poodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle and blue merle. Aussiedoodle puppies include blue merle and red merle. Poodle puppies include cream, white, and phantom. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Triston
Triston 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 $100 non-refundable deposit and between $900 - $1,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes genetic health testing on parents, AKC or CKC depending on the breed. As well as vet checked and a health guarantee.”
Contract & health guarantee
Triston 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 Triston 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 Triston 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 Triston.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Pembroke, NC
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More about Triston
Triston has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Triston was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Triston is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dark Water Standards 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
All breeds
Australian Shepherd
Poodle
Dixie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Dixie
Dixie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Triston decided to make her part of their program. Triston 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.
Griffin, dad
Poodle
About Griffin
Griffin is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Triston decided to make him part of their program. Triston 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.
Cj, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Cj
Cj is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Triston decided to make him part of their program. Triston 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.
Belle, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Belle
Belle is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Triston decided to make her part of their program. Triston 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
Aussiedoodle
Australian Shepherd
Dark Water Standards 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 Aussiedoodles.
DNA Disease Panel, Full Embark 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).
