LittleBear Poodles
- Sharon, CT
- Meetup available in NYC, NY
Meet the breeder
I'm Maggie T., the breeder behind LittleBear Poodles located in Sharon, CT. At LittleBear Poodles, we offer intelligent, affectionate, fun and adorable Toy Poodles to loving and caring homes. Health and personality are our first priorities. It is our goal to bring you affectionate & highly entertaining canine companions that you will enjoy living with for many years.
Q. & A. with Maggie
Why did you start breeding?
Our first poodle was amazing! He got us hooked on little poodles. All of our poodles have been wonderful companion animals. They have the best personalities and I wanted to share this experience with others.What makes your program special?
We are a small breeding program. We do not produce litters multiple times a year like some of the larger breeding programs. We are able to shower our puppies and parents with constant love and attention. Our puppies are raised with their social, emotional and developmental needs in mind. They are our family and they are loved from day one.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include toy and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include apricot, black, brown, and parti. 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.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
TBD
Went homeGirl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Lucky
Went homeMale
Ruby
Went homeFemale
Bear
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Maggie
Maggie 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 $800 non-refundable deposit and between $2,700 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration + 1 month of health insurance and a starter pack of goodies. Puppies are raised in our home with developmental protocols and attention to good nutrition. Deposits are taken when a commitment is made for a puppy, which may be much earlier than the assignment of a specific puppy. Commitments to applicants are not usually made before puppies are about 2 weeks old. Assignments of puppies to families are made once personalities begin to emerge and appropriate matches can be made. Puppies are assigned to families based on many criteria including, but not limited to, the needs and personality of the puppy and their potential fit in a particular family and home environment. We put a great deal of thought and care into assigning the right pup to the right home. For this reason, please understand that your deposit should be considered payment for the “getting-to-know-you” and commitment process, does not guarantee a particular puppy and is non-refundable. If you change your mind for any reason, either during this process or after a puppy has been assigned, your deposit will not be refunded. We reserve the right to decline a puppy placement at any time. If WE choose not to place the puppy in your care for any reason after a commitment is made, your deposit will be refunded.”
Contract & health guarantee
Maggie 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 Maggie 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 Maggie 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Maggie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sharon, CT
288 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in NYC, NY
217 miles away
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More about Maggie
Maggie has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Maggie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Maggie’s links
Maggie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
LittleBear 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
Lucie, mom
Poodle
About Lucie
All of our dogs are well loved, but this one is my shadow. She is affectionate, playful and funny. Her favorite game is fetching a ball. She will bring it right back and lay it at my feet. She also has excellent recall, running back to me when I call. She is very eager to please, a good communicator and has been very easy to train. Lucie loves people and other dogs alike. She is very bonded to her half sister, Maisie, and to Paddington. She is often found snuggling right up to him. She enjoys chasing and playing ball with Winnie. They work well together.😊 Lucie is a red/apricot parti poodle with a beautiful structure, standing at 9.5” and weighing 5.5 lbs. at 2+ years old. She has undergone all health testing requirements for OFA and will not be bred until at least her third heat cycle.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), +1 more.Maisie, mom
Poodle
About Maisie
Maisie is our spunky, active and athletic little frisbee fetcher. It’s her favorite game. She is equally as cuddly as she is active. She adores our other dogs; especially Winnie, Paddington and her half sister, Lucie. Maisie is a sweetheart and is very confident at home. She enjoys meeting new people, but is hesitant and cautious with stranger dogs; especially larger or highly energetic ones. We appreciate this caution in a very small dog and do not consider it an inferior quality.😉😊 Maisie weighed 5 pounds 10 ounces at 2 years old. She stands about 9” tall, with a tall and lean figure. She is a red parti poodle with vibrant red markings on a white background with lots of little ticking spots that I call freckles. (She is not merle.)
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), +2 more.Paddington, dad
Poodle
About Paddington
This boy is all ❤️ love. Dogs and humans alike love Paddington. He gets along well with, is even drawn to, other dogs, including stranger dogs… and he loves people, too.😉 Paddington is very sweet, affectionate and easy going. He goes belly up for belly rubs at the slightest provocation. He is our trick dog. He is highly food motivated and was super easy to train. One of his favorite tricks is to stand on his hind legs and twirl. He will also fetch a ball, bring it back and release it right into my hand. He loves to bring toys for a game of fetch or to collect them in his favorite spot under the bed or couch. Paddington is a solid red toy poodle. He weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces at 8 years old and stands about 9” tall with a cute little solid and stocky build.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), +1 more.Winnie, mom
Poodle
About Winnie
Winnie is an apricot parti poodle. Her mama was a small miniature and her papa was a toy, so she is on the large size for a toy at 10” tall and weighing 9 lbs. Winnie is very active and LOVES playing ball. She is great at bringing it back and dropping it for another round. She is a fantastic mom, is super snuggly and gets along with our other dogs very well.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
LittleBear 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 Toy 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.
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.
PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), Full Embark Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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 Maggie to bring home their puppies.
Lorraine M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
We found Maggie shortly after we lost our beloved poodle Toby at age 19, last October. As we were not ready to share our home with another doggie quite yet, Maggie was a perfect fit as she said she hoped to breed her dog in August. The more I read about Maggie’s practices, the more I was convinced I’d found a treasure, which she turned out to be. Lucky was born in September and we brought him home three weeks ago. He is pure joy! Maggie is great to work with and continues to support us whenever we have questions. Her adult dogs on the premises are happy and friendly which says a lot about the environment she creates. We have had a great experience. We highly recommend Maggie Taylor/Little Bear Poodles!
Rich D.
Verified owner · Sept. 2023
+4Anyone who has encountered me in the last year has heard me talk at length about how amazing Maggie (of LittleBear Poodles) is as a person/breeder/all-around human. I was looking for an ethical, compassionate, and highly skilled breeder who would check all the boxes and do everything "correctly" to ensure the health and happiness of the puppies from before they were even born. I was also adamant about avoiding a puppy mill or a backyard breeder pretending to be ethical—which was so hard to find (literally everyone was shady online). I'm shocked we actually found someone who exceeded our goals. Our puppy was 11 weeks when we brought him home, and was already halfway potty-trained and knew some basic commands (your mileage may vary lol). I'm in touch with a few of his siblings from different litters, and while all of our dogs have different personalities, they're all incredibly healthy and happy. Truly cannot say enough good things about LittleBear Poodles. I have to fight the urge to adopt a new one every litter!
Colleen L.
Verified owner · July 2023
+6LittleBear Poodles was such a pleasure to work with every step of the way, and we absolutely love our poodle puppy! Maggie from LittleBear answered all my questions and made sure I was comfortable with the process. She truly cares about all the dogs involved, and it shows. I highly recommend LittleBear Poodles.
Nazia M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2023
Maggie is the best breeder/puppy whisperer out there. This has been such a positive experience for my mom and I. After losing our dog to a congenital liver disease, Maggie made the transition seamless. We brought home Chip, a miniature poodle, and he knew basic commands, half way potty trained and was social with other animals. Maggie kept in contact and you can tell that she loves what she does and is committed to finding her dogs a great home. I feel comfortable reaching out to Maggie with concerns and look forward to sharing updates for Chip’s milestones. I would recommend Maggie to anyone looking to show love to a little fella.
Cathy P.
Verified owner · Sept. 2023
We purchased our toy poodle, Willoughby, from Maggie Tayor in June of 2022. Maggie was very easy to work with. I was able to speak with her on the phone and she shared videos of the puppies. After we spoke via the phone, I made an appointment and drove to Connecticut to meet Maggie and the puppies. I was able to sit and talk with her and observe the puppies. It was important to Maggie to match the puppies with the potential owner's personality. Maggie raised the litter using a training program called "Puppy Culture". We found Willoughby to be both well-trained and well-socialized. Willoughby has a wonderful personality, and it was easy for us to continue his training. He recently was certified as a therapy dog via Pet Partners. Maggie followed up with us regularly to make sure that all was going well. She is quick to respond whenever I have a question. Willoughby has brought love and joy into my family's life, and I highly recommend Maggie Taylor.
