Graceful Poodle Paws
Meet the breeder
I'm Dara M., the breeder behind Graceful Poodle Paws located in Berea, KY. Over the years we’ve learned valuable methods for socializing our puppies. Each litter has a clean and safe environment to learn and grow so they have the best chance of becoming amazing family members!
Q. & A. with Dara
Why did you start breeding?
At the age of three our youngest daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and went through 26 1/2 months of intense chemotherapy. She continues to deal with long-term side effects with anxiety being one of them. After some research and a couple failed attempts to find the perfect furbaby we decided to buy our first standard poodle. It sure did not take us long to realize this breed is amazing.What makes your program special?
We focus on early development and training. We put a lot of time and love into our puppies so that when they leave they are ready to continue thriving in their new environment becoming as amazing to you as ours are to us.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, white, and parti. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Dara
Dara 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC, First Vaccines completed by vet, Vet health certificate, wormed, and early development training including litter box training, crate training, teaching simple commands and socialization. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Dara 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 Dara 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 Dara 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Berea, KY
384 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Lexington, KY
386 miles away
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More about Dara
Club memberships
Dara is a member of akc.
Dara has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Dara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Dara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Graceful Poodle Paws 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
Max, dad
Poodle
About Max
Max is extremely loyal and affectionate and absolutely loves children.
Biscuit, mom
Poodle
About Biscuit
Biscuit is a layed back chill kind of furbaby. Extremely lovable and also loves the grandchildren.
Max, dad
Poodle
About Max
Max is our biggest baby. Extremely affectionate and loyal. He absolutely loves the grandchildren.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Graceful Poodle Paws 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.
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).
