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Love Chocolate Poodles
- Coarsegold, CA
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Aspyn
Ready now
6 months old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Cathlene O., the breeder behind Love Chocolate Poodles located in Coarsegold, CA. Our dogs are imported and health tested. We have a strict return contract and one year.Genetic guarantee.
Q. & A. with Cathlene
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 are brown. 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.
Adam
Went homeMale
April
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Cathlene
Cathlene 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 $1,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee
Cathlene 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 Cathlene 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 Cathlene 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
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cathlene.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Coarsegold, CA
2280 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fresno Yosemite Airport
2287 miles away
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More about Cathlene
Cathlene has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Cathlene was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Cathlene is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Love Chocolate 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
Finn, dad
Poodle
About Finn
Meet Finn – Our Chocolate Miniature Poodle Stud Finn is a striking brown (chocolate) Miniature Poodle imported from South Africa. In the show ring, he excelled and proudly earned his Junior Championship title. His sire is a champion, and his pedigree is filled with champions, reflecting the strong quality and conformation behind him. Beyond his impressive lineage and show success, Finn is exceptionally intelligent—he has even mastered using speaking buttons to communicate! He is also deeply affectionate and people-oriented, traits he consistently passes on to his puppies. Health is a top priority in our program, and Finn has been DNA tested for genetic disorders, ensuring his litters are not only beautiful but also healthy and sound. Finn truly embodies the best qualities of the Miniature Poodle: elegance, intelligence, and a loving heart.
Xena, mom
Poodle
About Xena
Meet Xena – Our Chocolate Miniature Poodle Dam Xena is a stunning brown (chocolate) Miniature Poodle imported from the Czech Republic. She comes from a highly accomplished pedigree—her mother is a champion, and her lineage is filled with champions, giving her excellent conformation and a refined, elegant build. Xena is exceptionally intelligent and eager to please, traits that shine in her puppies. She is also incredibly affectionate, forming close bonds with her people and consistently passing on her sweet, loving nature to her litters. Like all of our breeding dogs, Xena has been DNA tested for genetic disorders, ensuring her puppies are not only beautiful and well-built but also healthy and sound. Xena is the perfect blend of elegance, intelligence, and affection—qualities that make her an outstanding dam and companion.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Love Chocolate 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
