I'm Lisa C., the breeder behind Lisa's Poodles located in Colerain, NC. Marjo Poodles, led by Lisa in NC, breeds AKC miniature poodles in red, apricot, & brown. Inspired by her Aunt’s grooming & showing, Lisa’s vet grooming expertise ensures healthy, socialized pups. With rigorous health tests & transparency, we craft hypoallergenic companions for loving homes.
Q. & A. with Lisa
Why did you start breeding?
My journey into breeding poodles began with childhood memories of watching my Aunt, a skilled groomer and passionate exhibitor of AKC Standard Poodles. Her artistry in transforming their coats into stunning show clips, paired with the grace and intelligence of those majestic dogs in the ring, left an indelible mark on me.
What makes your program special?
A personal commitment to excellence, rooted in my lifelong passion for poodles, sparked by watching my Aunt groom and show AKC Standard Poodles. With hands-on experience working for a veterinarian, ensuring our miniature poodles are not only stunning but exceptionally healthy and well-socialized. We emphasize transparency, offering detailed health guarantees and personalized support.
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 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.
Cooper
Went home
Male
Charlie
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Lisa
Lisa 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC limited registration ,five year health guarantee, vet health check up, Health records, age appropriate vaccines, socialization and lifetime support. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or gender. Deposits hold a puppy until pick up. Deposits are non refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lisa 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 Lisa 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 Lisa directly.
Lisa's 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
Lisa C.
Program update on 28 Oct. •
Lisa C.
Program update on 16 Oct. •
Lisa C.
Program update on 13 Oct. •
Natty
Lisa C.
Litter update on 27 July •
Rocket and Ashley's litter
Lisa C.
Program update on 16 July •
Lisa C.
Program update on 16 July •
Lisa C.
Program update on 15 July •
Lisa C.
Program update on 15 July •
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Parent dogs
Ashley, mom
Poodle
About Ashley
Meet Ashley, a delightful red poodle with a zest for adventure! She loves cruising in the golf cart and eagerly follows horses on trails, showcasing her quick jumps and agile moves. Known for her sweet nature, Ashley gets along wonderfully with other dogs, never asserting dominance. She’s an eager learner, always ready to please, and brings endless laughter with her funny antics. A true joy to have around!
Rocket, dad
Poodle
About Rocket
He loves watching our horses graze in the pasture. His day is filled with riding shotgun in the golf cart, his head out the window, ears flapping in the breeze. Sweet and gentle guy.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Legg-Calve-Perthes (OFA), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Lisa's 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 Miniature Poodles.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
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.
Sebaceous Adenitis (SA)
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.
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.