Dawning Hope Poodles

Geneva A.

Breeder of Poodles

Meet the breeder

I'm Geneva A., the breeder behind Dawning Hope Poodles located in Tampa, FL. I am a small hobby breeder who prioritizes well rounded standard poodles. Dogs are health tested above and beyond CHIC requirements, diversity tested, and proven in a variety of ways. My dogs are proven in sports, show, and companion titles.

Q. & A. with Geneva

  • Why did you start breeding?

    It is amazing how much breeders can affect puppies and set them up for success before they go home. They can build confident dogs who love to be with their owners by carefully raising the puppies, and I just love it. Furthermore, there are not enough breeders working to preserve brown in standard poodles, and I want to ensure our breed doesn't loose the color.
  • What makes your program special?

    Avidog, ENS, ESI, puppy culture are a few of the foundational techniques that will be used. Puppies will be litterbox trained, clicker trained. If you are looking for an SDIT, we can do ESI with any scent-based tasks needed to predispose the puppies to the task. The goal is well rounded dogs who can be excellent pets and excellent sport and show dogs if the owner wants it.
  • 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, blue, brown, cafe au lait, silver, and silver-beige. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Geneva

Geneva 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 deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes a two year health guarantee for certain poodle specified diseases. AKC registration. Age-appropriate health care. Prepaid microchip. Well-socialized puppy. $100 pre-breeding deposit. the other $400 due when the breeding takes place.”

Contract & health guarantee

Geneva 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 Geneva 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 Geneva 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 Geneva.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Tampa, FL

818 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Orlando Airport

765 miles away

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More about Geneva

  • Club memberships

    Geneva is a member of Dog Training Club of Tampa, Versatility In Poodles, and United Poodle Association.

  • Geneva has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Geneva was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Geneva’s links

Geneva is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Dawning Hope 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 dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Dawning Hope 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.

  • 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.

  • von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).

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.