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Mezzo Poodles
Available puppies
Cinder
Ready Jan. 25, 2026
1 week old · Female
Reverie
Ready Jan. 25, 2026
1 week old · Female
Dawn
Ready Jan. 25, 2026
1 week old · Female
Zephyr
Ready Jan. 25, 2026
1 week old · Male
Shade
Ready Jan. 25, 2026
1 week old · Male
Brink
Ready Jan. 25, 2026
1 week old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Alora B., the breeder behind Mezzo Poodles located in Spring Branch, TX. At Mezzo Poodles I raise AKC poodles who are OFA and Embark tested. I love breeding healthy, steady, and easygoing dogs in the 20–35 lb range who fit naturally into family life and adventures. I breed poodles who make great companions for real people doing real things.
Q. & A. with Alora
Why did you start breeding?
As the owner of Luke’s Lodge and Dog Training, I’ve seen firsthand how a dog’s health and temperament shape their life and their family’s. I started Mezzo Poodles to raise dogs with strong foundations, balanced personalities, and the adaptability that makes them a joy to live with every day.What makes your program special?
At Mezzo Poodles, we raise AKC poodles who are OFA and Embark tested, with balanced temperaments and healthy, sound bodies. Puppies are socialized, enriched, and exposed to real-life experiences so they grow confident, friendly, and ready for family life and adventures.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include moyen and standard 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 red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Alora
Alora 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 $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All Mezzo Poodles come AKC registered with their first vaccinations and deworming, giving your puppy a healthy start and a great beginning to life in their forever home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alora 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 Alora 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 Alora 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
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alora.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Spring Branch, TX
1347 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport
1296 miles away
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Meet in Austin, TX
1298 miles away
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More about Alora
Alora has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Alora was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
AB
Alora is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mezzo 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
Allison, mom
Poodle
About Allison
Allie is steady, affectionate, and reliable. She is a true foundation dam for our program. Her calm nature, loving personality, and strong temperament make her the perfect example of the kind of puppies we aim to raise.
Uploaded health tests
Patellar Luxation, Full Embark Panel, +5 more.
Parent health testing
Moyen Poodle
Standard Poodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Mezzo 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 Moyen Poodles.
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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Vet Wellness Exam
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), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
