Solstice Standards
- Fort Collins, CO
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Purple
11 weeks old · Male
Red
11 weeks old · Female
Yellow
11 weeks old · Female
Green
11 weeks old · Male
Orange
11 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Kirstie S., the breeder behind Solstice Standards located in Fort Collins, CO. We are dedicated to providing your family with wonderful, healthy, family pets. We carefully selected and screen both of them for health, temperament and friendliness.
Q. & A. with Kirstie
Why did you start breeding?
When we got Grace in 2022 we planned to breed her if she was healthy, well matched and continued to have a wonderful temperament. After 3 1/2 years of further preparation, study and experience, we are happy to announce the arrival of her first litter!What makes your program special?
We are very thoughtful about raising puppies that will be part of your family regardless of your age and activity level. Our dogs are very active in multiple companion, performance and showmanship events. That said, they are quiet and well manned too especially at home. We are focused on raising healthy puppies and finding the right match for each of them in their new 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 include apricot, red, and white. Colors 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.
Pink
Went homeFemale
Denali
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kirstie
Kirstie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Kirstie partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“In addition to making sure each puppy is evaluated by our veterinarian, we also want to make sure that we have input from a professional about their temperament. This helps all of us determine which puppy best matches what you are looking for.”
Price
“This includes health guarantee, AKC registration, vaccinations, deworming, vet check at 8 weeks. Our continued conversation to match the right puppy to you (and your family).”
Contract & health guarantee
Kirstie 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 Kirstie 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 Kirstie 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
Extras
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kirstie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Fort Collins, CO
5002 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
5026 miles away
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Meet in Denver, CO
5043 miles away
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More about Kirstie
Kirstie has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Kirstie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Kirstie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Solstice Standards 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
Grace, mom
Poodle
About Grace
Grace has a wonderful temperament and loves to go anywhere and everywhere. She loves obedience, sports and has been so easy to train. She is a natural mother and has needed minimal support.
Summit, dad
Poodle
About Summit
We got Summit to be McKinley's show dog. He is such a sweet and kind partner to her. Friendly to all. Ready for anything. Loves to travel and be with our family. He is so gently when he plays with his pups and is always good with our cats.
Parent health testing
Good level
Solstice Standards 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
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
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).
