I'm Kristin S., the breeder behind Lionkru Lowchen and Standard Poodles located in Grand Rapids, MI. Our primary goal is to create wonderful family companions and pairing puppies to suit each families wants and needs. We want easy to live with dogs to fulfill their families lives. All breeding dogs are shown in UKC and/or AKC. They are also health tested at, or above, CHIC breed requirements.
Q. & A. with Kristin
Why did you start breeding?
I have wanted to be a breeder from a very young age. I didn’t really know what that meant at the time, I just knew I loved dogs and wanted them all, and wanted to make more. Over the years that hasn’t changed much except now I’ve learned what being a breeder means. I spent a few years owning a few breeds before deciding which breeds I couldn’t be without. I had my first litter in 2020.
What makes your program special?
I focus my program on what the average family is looking for in a family companion. I want people to have access to healthy, sound pure bred dogs that enrich their lives. As a family, we understand that having a healthy, stable dog is great addition. As a groomer, I understand what having a well socialized and properly raised puppy can mean for experiences outside the home. We want that for others
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Poodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Poodle puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Kristin
Kristin 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 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All puppies are sold with limited AKC registration, dewormed, and first round of vaccinations. Lowchen: deposit due 1-2 weeks after delivery
Poodles: deposit due after pregnancy confirmation.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kristin 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 Kristin 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 Kristin directly.
Lionkru Lowchen and 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
Limbo, mom
Lowchen
About Limbo
Limbo is a fun, outgoing girl. She loves play with other dogs and cause mischief.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Lowchen
Standard Poodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Lionkru Lowchen and 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 Lowchen.
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.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.