Imperial Poodles LLC
- Wilmington, DE · 112 miles away
- Meetup available in Towson, MD
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
🍓 Strawberry
Ready Jan. 23, 2026
1 week old · Female
Pistachio
Ready Jan. 23, 2026
1 week old · Female
Truffle
Ready Jan. 23, 2026
1 week old · Female
Basil
Ready Jan. 17, 2026
2 weeks old · Male
Pumpkin
Ready Jan. 17, 2026
2 weeks old · Female
Chive
Ready Jan. 17, 2026
2 weeks old · Male
Sage
Ready Jan. 17, 2026
2 weeks old · Female
Ginger
Ready Jan. 17, 2026
2 weeks 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.
Alto
Went homeMale
Sax
Went homeMale
Rhythm
Went homeMale
Lyric
Went homeFemale
Maestro
Went homeMale
Duet
Went homeFemale
Nova
Went homeFemale
Cosmo
Went homeMale
Eclipse
Went homeMale
Poppy Pink collar
Went homeFemale
Violet Purple collar
Went homeFemale
Belle Yellow collar
Went homeFemale
Simba Blue collar
Went homeMale
Tarzan Red collar
Went homeMale
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 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 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,300 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.
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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 about 3 years
NICOLE was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
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
NICOLE
Litter update on 15 Mar. •Pink- Poppy is with her new family
Benedict and Duchess's litter
NICOLE
Litter update on 06 Mar. •We are getting ready to go to our forever homes! We were 5 and then there were 2! Poppy & Tarzan go home this weekend to meet their new family!
Benedict and Duchess's litter
Parent dogs
Benedict, dad
Poodle
About Benedict
Benedict is such a gentle boy! He loves cuddles and laying in your lap. We nicknamed him Benny. Loves walking and playing with children in the park. His favorite game is fetch he really good at retrieval. Benny enjoys AKC Fast Cat and is really fast!
Empress, mom
Poodle
About Empress
Empress is a bougie pooch! Her names suits her well! She is a therapy dog and is very good with children. She weighs about 8 lbs and enjoys being carried around. Our frequent trips to the mall allows her to make people smile which she does so well. Empress has earned her CGC AKC title, and soon will her Trick Dog we are working on with her now.
Good health testing
GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing.Louie, dad
Poodle
About Louie
Louie is a friendly guy who is a pet therapy dog and visits a local elementary school monthly. Louie is fun to walk and will greet neighbors by rolling on his back because he loves belly rubs. He plays with his other canine friends and is very gentle and loving.
Duchess, mom
Poodle
About Duchess
Duchess has several nicknames one being Dora the Explorer! She is adventurous and fun to play outside with. She will give cuddles and curl up next to you to make you feel better. Duch has great agility skills and is very active. She has stolen the heart of our 65+ community due to her kind temperament.
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 💜
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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 !
SSSamantha 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!!!
