Graystone Standard Poodles
Meet the breeder
I'm Karil G., the breeder behind Graystone Standard Poodles located in Viola, ID. We keep a variety of factors in mind when choosing dogs to breed, including health, temperament, structure and pedigree. We raise puppies using Puppy Culture and Avidog. Our puppies are placed after temperament testing to make sure they are a good match for their new home.
Q. & A. with Karil
Why did you start breeding?
We had an alpaca ranch and loved the cria season. The gestation period for an alpaca is 11.5 months, so a long wait time for birthing. We often had a dozen or more babies a year. After selling the ranch, we became interested in Standard Poodles. We now wish we had done that so much earlier! They are amazing dogs, smart and capable of so much. We love them!What makes your program special?
Like most breeders we concentrate on the big three...temperament, health and structure. We tend to list temperament first because we feel it's critical to whatever life a dog is going to live. Because of the genetic bottleneck in poodles, we also strive for diversity in our breeding. Since we have the ability to test for it our goal is to have a breeding pair be as unrelated as possible.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 sable, blue, parti, phantom, and brindle. 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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Karil
Karil has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
“The price includes the first round of vaccinations, litter registration, microchip, and vet check prior to leaving. After puppies are born we ask for a $200 deposit toward the purchase price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karil 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 Karil 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 Karil 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 Karil.
Breeder's location
Meet in Viola, ID
2048 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
2048 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Karil can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Karil
Karil has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Karil was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karil’s links
Karil is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Graystone Standard 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
Pepper, mom
Poodle
About Pepper
Pepper is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karil decided to make her part of their program. Karil 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
Great level
Graystone Standard 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
Brucellosis, 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.
Osteochondrodysplasia, Miniature Poodle Type, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, mutation originally found in Swedish Valhund, von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), GM2 Gangliosidosis, Poodle Type, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), 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).
