Starfleet Poodles
Meet the breeder
I'm Cheryl H., the breeder behind Starfleet Poodles located in Stewartville, MN. Since 1978 Starfleet Poodles has produced superior poodles that excel in conformation, obedience, rally, agility, tracking, hunting, therapy, and athleticism. We feel there is no other breed that compares with the Standard Poodle in intelligence, temperament, and athleticism.
Q. & A. with Cheryl
What makes your program special?
We breed only when we feel the cross will improve the breed and produce superior offspring. Our love of the standard poodle breed expresses itself in our dedication to producing healthy puppies, paying close attention to pedigree and past performance in the parents. Our Poodles are beloved members of our family, they live in our house with us. Puppies are born and raised in our home.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, 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 Cheryl
Cheryl 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 Cheryl to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Cheryl 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 Cheryl 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 Cheryl 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 Cheryl.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Stewartville, MN
844 miles away
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More about Cheryl
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Cheryl has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Cheryl was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Cheryl’s links
Cheryl is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Starfleet 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
Jezebel, mom
Poodle
About Jezebel
Jezebel is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cheryl decided to make her part of their program. Cheryl 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.
Rachael, mom
Poodle
About Rachael
Rachael is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cheryl decided to make her part of their program. Cheryl 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
Great level
Starfleet 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 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Dentition, Brucellosis, 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.
von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
