Poodle Sense
Meet the breeder
I'm Sandy V., the breeder behind Poodle Sense located in Harris, MN. Poodle Sense has an exceptional breeding program. All our parent dogs are health tested for hips, elbows, cardiac, SA, NEws, MTC, DM, VonWillebrands, PRA-prcd and RCD4 prior to breeding. All puppies receive early neurological stimulation (per Puppy Culture), Puppy Culture and AvidDog tasks and exposures. A personality Volhard test is performed on day 49 and reports are created for each puppy to help their new families choose their new puppy. I am committed to selling you a puppy that will fit well with you, your family and your goals for your new furry family member.
Q. & A. with Sandy
Why did you start breeding?
I found I loved training my first dog and volunteered to raise and train Standard Poodle puppies for a service dog organization. There were never enough qualified Standard Poodles being donated so I decided I would learn how to breed healthy good-tempered Poodles with a focus on their health, retrieve abilities and temperament.What makes your program special?
I stay educated in the best possible methods for rearing puppies and in the health of our breeding dogs. I use early neonatal stimulation, Avid dog and use two outside testers to perform the Volhard temperament test. Our puppies are raised and nurtured to give them the best opportunity to be prepared for life with their new families in their forever homes.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 include black, blue, brown, and cream. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Sandy
Sandy 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
Connect with Sandy to learn more details about pricing.
“We have an application process, including references and an interview so all of us are sure that we are the breeder for you and you will thrive with one of our dogs. We accept non-refundable deposits of $300 after the application process is completed. The remaining balance of $2300 is once the puppy reaches 8 weeks of age.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sandy 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 Sandy 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 Sandy 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sandy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Harris, MN
910 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport
902 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Sandy can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Sandy
Club memberships
Sandy is a member of AKC.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler, Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified.
Sandy has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Sandy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Sandy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Poodle Sense 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
Maverick, dad
Poodle
About Maverick
Maverick is a loving easy going guy. He has been trained in obedience and upland hunting. He is good at flushing pheasant, fetch and retrieve. He crashes through the brush and has a great nose. He is good with children and we love him!
Great health testing
Macrothrombocytopenia, Genetic Diversity Test, +8 more.
Maisel, mom
Poodle
About Maisel
Maisel is a loving dog. She is friendly, obedient, loves on our grandchildren and has been taught to upland hunt. Her parents have achieved master hunt level in hunt tests.
Excellent health testing
Genetic Diversity Test, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +7 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Poodle Sense 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.
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.
Macrothrombocytopenia, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Genetic Diversity Test, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS)
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).
