Joyful Poodles

Johanna S.

Breeder of Poodles

Greensboro, NC · 244 miles away

Meet the breeder

I'm Johanna S., the breeder behind Joyful Poodles located in Greensboro, NC. Lucy is a beautiful abstract red standard with a happy, outgoing personality. She has a lot of energy but has a great off switch. Lucy wt 55 lbs. Vinnie is cafe au lait. He is reserved and laid back, but he loves to run. He runs circles around the property. He likes to snuggle. Vinnie wt 43 lbs.

Q. & A. with Johanna

Why did you start breeding?
We both have always loved animals and have had cats and dogs throughout our lives. Always had cats, started adopting greyhounds then fell in love with Aussies. When the kids got older, it became too difficult to clean up after the kids and all the dog hair. After a 13-year break, fell in love with poodles' personalities and them shedding no hair.
What makes your program special?
Our dogs are born in our house and are raised using Puppy Culture protocols. What our owners get are puppies that are used to many sounds, smells and textures. They adapt well and are not usually anxious. They love people and being loved on. They will have started house training and kennel training.
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, black, brown, red, parti, 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.

Tinman (now Barkley)
Went home
Male
Kansas
Went home
Male
Munchkin (Now Oliver)
Went home
Male
Toto (now Cooper)
Went home
Male
Wizard (now Colby)
Went home
Male
Glinda (hot pink)
Went home
Female
Ruby
Went home
Female
Lion (dark yellow collar)
Went home
Male
Poppy (light purple collar)
Went home
Female
Monkey (bright green collar)
Went home
Male
Linnet (lt green collar)
Went home
Female
Hawk
Went home
Male
Poppy
Went home
Female
Robin (orange collar)
Went home
Male
Magpie (purple collar)
Went home
Female
Heron (green collar)
Went home
Male
Raven (gold then purple collar)
Went home
Female
Myna (lt blue collar)
Went home
Female
Wren (blue collar)
Went home
Male
Thrasher (black collar)
Went home
Male
Siskin (red collar)
Went home
Female
Shepherd AKC
Went home
Male
Jingle AKC
Went home
Male
Frankincense AKC-discount for the right home
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Johanna

Johanna 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

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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Contract & health guarantee

Johanna 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 Johanna 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 Johanna 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
  - Vet records
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Initial potty training
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Registration
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Greensboro, NC

244 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Piedmont Triad Airport

244 miles away

More about Johanna

Johanna has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Johanna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Johanna is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Joyful 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

Litter and program updates

Johanna S.
Litter update on 07 Apr 2025 •
Growing up fast!
Rocco and Lucy's litter
Johanna S.
Program update on 04 Mar 2025 •
Johanna S.
Litter update on 03 Mar 2025 •
These puppies are growing rapidly, and their personalities are starting to emerge. We have a wiggly and energetic bunch here.
Rocco and Lucy's litter

Parent dogs

Lucy, mom
Poodle
About Lucy
Lucy is an energetic, happy dog. She loves to run and wrestle with Vinnie. She loves to meet new people. She will also calm down and flop on the bed. She has had two large litters (12 & 13) and was a great mom. The girls have been high energy, happy and loving. The boys have been a little calmer but also happy and loving puppies.
Vinnie, dad
Poodle
About Vinnie
Vinnie is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Johanna decided to make him part of their program. Johanna 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

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Joyful 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.

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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis
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.
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).

Verified owner stories

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

Claudia D.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Johanna is great, I can’t get my Bella’til until 4/12, so Johanna has been keeping me in the loop with pictures and videos about my girl, she’s growing by leaps and bounds…thanks Johanna!!!
Crystal M.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
Great experience!!! As soon as we met Shepherd it was an automatic connection! He’s the baby of our family and loves to run, jump, and cuddle during our movie nights. I’m so glad we’ve found this needed piece to complete our family ❤️