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Noblelee Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Nicole K., the breeder behind Noblelee Kennel located in Rochester, MN. Noblelee Kennel has been breeding and raising AKC Standard Poodles since 2013. We are a small in-home breeder located in Southern Minnesota. All of our dogs have extensive OFA health testing completed. We are dedicated to giving our puppies the healthiest and the best start to their lives. We have 3 small children who enjoy interacting with the puppies on a daily basis.
Q. & A. with Nicole
Why did you start breeding?
I never thought about breeding when I picked out my first Standard Poodle. After awhile people kept asking when we were going to breed him because he was so intelligent and kind-hearted to everyone he met. After our first litter, over half of the new puppy owners asked when we were going to breed him again because they wanted another puppy from him because they were so pleased with their puppy.What makes your program special?
Our program focuses on raising quality health tested red AKC Standard Poodles from CHIC certified parents. We fully health test our dogs for all the required OFA tests for CHIC certification, and more. We raise all puppies in our home. At 3 days of age, we start daily biosensor training with each puppy. Our goal is to give the puppies the best start to life. Our poodles are part of our family.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Nicole
Nicole 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 $1,200 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Limited AKC registration is $1,700 and comes with a spay/neuter contract. Full AKC registration with breeding rights is available to approved breeders.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nicole.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Rochester, MN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport
More about Nicole
Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Noblelee Kennel 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Noblelee Kennel 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 Standard 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Dentition
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, GM2 Gangliosidosis, Poodle Type, Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
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).
