Shallow Bay Standard Poodles
Meet the breeder
I'm Nicole T., the breeder behind Shallow Bay Standard Poodles located in Browns Mills, NJ. We show and breed purebred Standard Poodles for show, family, and fieldwork. These smart, elegant, graceful dogs were and still are retrievers; retrieving ducks and other fowl. They excel in obedience, agility, fastcat, as family companions, and of course, in the breed ring.
Q. & A. with Nicole
Why did you start breeding?
My family has been in dogs for as long as I can remember. My father encouraged my showing and from there, breeding dogs came as a natural progression.What makes your program special?
We show, we fully health test, we offer lifetime breeder support and will take back any of our dogs or assist in their placement as per our contract.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes 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.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Boy 8
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $2,100 - $3,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes first vaccines, deworming, prepaid AKC registration, and a go home bag which contains a brush, comb, toys, food and treat samples, poop bags, and more! We accept a $300 non-refundable deposit once puppies are one week old.”
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 Browns Mills, NJ
167 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Atlantic City Airport
158 miles away
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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
Shallow Bay Standard 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
Halle, mom
Poodle
About Halle
Halle is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Marty, dad
Poodle
About Marty
Marty is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Shallow Bay Standard 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 Standard Poodles.
Hip Dysplasia , Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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 (Preliminary)
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Full Embark Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).
