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Poodle Pals By Jen
Meet the breeder
I'm Richard G., the breeder behind Poodle Pals By Jen located in Hartsdale, NY. Puppies are raised in our home with early socialization, enrichment, and attentive care to ensure confidence and excellent temperament. Cleanliness, nutrition, and veterinary health are top priorities.
Q. & A. with Richard
Why did you start breeding?
Bred my dog and just fell in love with it. It just brings so much joy.What makes your program special?
My dogs have undergone genetic testing (via AKC DNA and Embark) with favorable results, and the sire boasts a championship lineage. All of my dogs are OFA certified. We proudly offer ongoing support to every family and remain committed to ethical, responsible breeding. Our goal is simple—happy, healthy puppies that bring joy to their forever homes.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are toy 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.
Getting a puppy from Richard
Richard 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 $2,700 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Health examination/vaccines, deworming, a health certificate, tail docking, and microchipping; 30 days of complimentary pet insurance through MetLife; and a comprehensive starter kit. The deposit will hold your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Richard 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 Richard 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 Richard 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
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 Richard.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hartsdale, NY
237 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Westchester County Airport
243 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Richard can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Richard
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Richard has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Richard was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Richard is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Poodle Pals By Jen 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
Denny, dad
Poodle
About Denny
Denzel is so sweet and loving. He is so full of energy. Denzel has a passion for playing, running, and giving lots of kisses. His temperament is excellent. Denzel is healthy and has great genetics with championship lineage.
Ginger, mom
Poodle
About Ginger
Ginger is the sweetest dog. She has a great temperament. Gives lots of love and affection. She was a therapy dog with the Good Dog Foundation. She loves people, especially kids. She is healthy with good genetics.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Poodle Pals By Jen 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.
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.
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).
