Imperial Poodles LLC

NICOLE

Breeder of Poodles

  • Wilmington, DE · 112 miles away
  • Meetup available in Silver Spring, MD

Available puppies

Rocket

Ready Sept. 22

1 week old · Male

Glory

Ready Sept. 22

1 week old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm NICOLE, the breeder behind Imperial Poodles LLC located in Wilmington, DE. This journey started years ago after loosing a dog to Lymphoma. Trying to handle grief we began volunteering & donating to organizations servicing canines & families. Falling in love with the temperament, size, & intelligence of miniature poodles. With health as our focus Imperial Poodles was born!

Q. & A. with NICOLE

  • Why did you start breeding?

    After the experience of loss of our family dog due to health issues, we began involvement in the research of health and genetics. Our time spent participating in AKC performance and volunteering with our local kennel club ignited a spark to share the positive emotion felt from pet companionship. We connected with breeders all over the country to select the best pairing for our breeding program.

  • What makes your program special?

    At Imperial Poodles we believe in doing it right from the start and understand there is much more than breeding in this journey. Our main focus is on pedigree performance and quality products which are holistically and environmentally sound. The health of our champion bloodline dogs is our first priority! This means a healthy start to a lifelong happiness for our companion homes.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include apricot, black, cream, and red. 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.

Getting a puppy from NICOLE

NICOLE 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, NICOLE partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great pride and care in placing our Miniature Poodles. Because we raise small, exclusive litters, we balance early reservations with professional temperament evaluations to ensure a smooth transition into your home.How Reservations & Evaluations Work:Securing Your Puppy: Due to our small litter sizes, puppies are reserved individually on a first-come, first-served basis. When you place a deposit, it locks in that specific, individual puppy (or the single available spot for that gender). We do not hold multiple puppies or entire litters open for a single buyer.The 7-to-8-Week Evaluation: Every puppy in our litter undergoes a professional temperament evaluation at 7 to 8 weeks old.The Purpose of the Test: For families who reserve their puppy early, this evaluation serves as a customized Personality Blueprint. It tells you exactly who your puppy is—their energy levels, confidence, and learning style—so you can perfectly prepare your home, training schedule, and routine before they arrive.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,250 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes guarantee AKC registration, microchip, AKC reunite, AKC platinum package includes, complimentary first vet visit, pet insurance, first round of vaccinations and puppy kit. A deposit is required to hold a puppy. Puppy picks are provided in the order received. The deposits are nonrefundable.”

Contract & health guarantee

NICOLE 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 NICOLE 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 NICOLE directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from NICOLE.

Breeder's location

Meet in Wilmington, DE

112 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Philadelphia Airport

132 miles away

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Meet in Silver Spring, MD

24 miles away

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More about NICOLE

  • Club memberships

    NICOLE is a member of Wilmington Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Professional Groomer, Canine Nutritionist.

  • NICOLE has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    NICOLE was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • NICOLE’s links

NICOLE is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Imperial Poodles LLC 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Imperial Poodles LLC 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 Miniature Poodles.

  • Full Embark Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with NICOLE to bring home their puppies.

  • LaVonda L.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    Nicole was very helpful, and informative through my search for a puppy. I talked several other breeds yet, I wasn't comfortable. She made me very comfortable and she was there with me through the whole process. And she's still supportive. My little Malachi is growing and we are still learning each other. He is a bundle of joy 😊. He loves playing and sleeping 😴 and he misses me all the time. Nicole imperial puppies are definitely great. I would recommend her with a smile 😊

    Stephanie M.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    Where do I even begin! Nicole from Imperial Poodles was amazing to work with throughout the entire process of getting my fur baby, Nova, to her furever home. From the very beginning she was extremely informative with frequent updates on Nova’s progress as well as provided a room of advice leading up to pickup. She answered all of my questions as a first time puppy parent and even got in a call to discuss potty and crate training to make sure we were on the same page and I was prepared to keep consistent with her training once home. To take it a step further, Nicole has remained in contact even after Nova came home and continues to share advice to help my pup’s transition. Also, major major thanks to all of the training Imperial Poodles does with their pups puppies which has made socializing and training Nova so much easier. Thank you to Imperial Poodles and Nicole 💜

  • GG

    Gail G.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    Nicole did a great job for us. She answered all our questions and helped me through the process and came back with answers very quickly. Nicole is very sweet and outgoing and even though we have our new puppy home we still keep in touch. We love our baby Sophie Grace, she fits in our family perfectly. Thank you Nicole !

    Samantha S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    I truly cannot say enough positive words about Nicole. Not only is she a loving and responsible breeder but she is a wonderful, caring, honest and loving person. Before Nicole had listed on good dog, I had spoken with several other breeders in search of our puppy. Unfortunately, I encountered breeders who were unkind, financially motivated and dishonest. Nicole was the complete antithesis throughout our entire time working together. She was so patient with me during our many conversations, answering all of my questions, and FaceTimed/sent pictures of our puppy so my family and I could see. Our amazing puppy who we named Conrad came to our home with the sweetest personality and temperament and it was evident that he spent the first 8/9 weeks of his life in a loving home being well taken care of. (Another huge bonus is that he came to us fully pad trained and has been going outside with zero issue!) Nicole checked in even after Conrad was ours just to see how he was doing and to see how she could help if we had any questions. Nicole is amazing, as are her puppies. I can’t imagine getting a puppy from any other breeder in the future after being this spoiled :) I’m rating my experience both in working with Nicole and with the puppy we brought home from her, both get an 11/10. :) thank you for everything!!!

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