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Derby Family Poodle
Meet the breeder
I'm Michael D., the breeder behind Derby Family Poodle located in Fuquay Varina, NC. We raise puppies that will be an amazing addition to any family! We focus on raising prospective therapy & support dogs. We are an in-home program & are dedicated to providing each of our puppies with loving & caring forever homes. We devote our time, energy, & efforts to ensure our puppies are properly socialized from the moment they are born & prepared to excel in their lives.
Q. & A. with Michael
Why did you start breeding?
We wanted to put our passion for Poodles to good use. Breeding confident, well-adjusted puppies is our way to give back to the breed and the families who love them. We want nothing more than to see each of our dogs and puppies shine. We truly love our puppies and know you will, too! We pride ourselves on helping all of our clients find the right fit for their needs and lifestyle.What makes your program special?
We care deeply about our puppies, and we do everything we can to ensure they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience.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 apricot, red, and parti. 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.
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Gus (Black Collar)
Went homeMale
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Jasmine (Jaz)
Went homeFemale
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Pascal (Green)
Went homeMale
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Baloo (Blue)
Went homeMale
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Rajah (Orange)
Went homeMale
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Ryder (Silver)
Went homeMale
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Mallory (Mal)
Went homeFemale
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Aurora (Rory)
Went homeFemale
Bell
Went homeFemale
Black Collar- Comet
Went homeMale
Blue Collar- Buddy
Went homeMale
Pink Collar- JOY
Went homeFemale
Purple Collar- Noel
Went homeFemale
Red Collar- St. Nick
Went homeMale
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Green Collar- Mistletoe (Missy)
Went homeFemale
Gold Collar- Star
Went homeMale
Snow- Female
Went homeFemale
Silver Collar- Jack Frost
Went homeMale
Turquoise Collar- Winter
Went homeFemale
Diamond-Breeder's Pick
Went homeFemale
Pearl- Possible Full AKC
Went homeFemale
Ruby- Sweetest Girl
Went homeFemale
Sterling- A Sweet Boy!
Went homeMale
Topaz- Reserved
Went homeMale
Jade- Bingsu- Reserved
Went homeFemale
Cinnamon- Orange collar
Went homeFemale
Oakley- Blue collar
Went homeMale
Forrest- Teal Collar
Went homeMale
Boo- White Collar
Went homeFemale
Cider- Tan Collar
Went homeMale
Autumn- Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
Pumpkin- Green Collar
Went homeMale
Maple-Therapy Prospect!
Went homeMale
Rusty- Red Collar
Went homeMale
Charlie AKC- Therapy Prospect
Went homeMale
Snoopy- Light Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Spice- Purple Collar
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Michael
Michael 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 $1,000 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Limited AKC, microchip & AKC ReUnite reg., 2 year health guarantee, age appropriate vet care including vaccines, plus lots of extras like starter food & puppy goodies. $500 refundable deposit. $500 to reserve your puppy. The deposit is refundable once an approved family covers your puppy reservation.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michael 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 Michael 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 Michael 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 Michael.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fuquay Varina, NC
250 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport
230 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Michael can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Michael
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., American Kennel Club Canine College, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Royal Canin Crown Breeder.
Michael has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Michael was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Michael is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Derby Family Poodle 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
Ava, mom
Poodle
About Ava
Ava- Truly a wonderful dog and Momma! Ava has a fantastic temperament for our family. She is athletic, caring, intuitive, and such a love! Ava is a loving mom and raises her pups in a caring way. She enjoys nursing and snuggling her pups. In fact, Ava has nursed her pups this past litter at least once per day through 8 weeks!
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, +5 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Derby Family Poodle 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.
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.
Full Embark Panel, Wisdom 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).
