Sweet Standards
Meet the breeder
I'm Shereen Q., the breeder behind Sweet Standards located in Hamilton Square, NJ. At SWEET STANDARDS we strive to produce happy and healthy puppies that adhere to the AKC standards. Parents are health tested and up to date on all necessary shots and vaccinations. All puppies will be up to date on vaccinations, worming, and will be health checked and microchipped. Puppies are raised in our home with our family We start very early puppy socialization to ensue our puppies a happy healthy start in your home. We also provide ENS early neurological stimulation, which is said to increase intelligence and health. All appropriate worming and shots administered, documentation provided. Contact required. I do not ship my puppies. Personal interaction is required to avoid fraud.
Q. & A. with Shereen
Why did you start breeding?
In 2007 I purchased my first purebred dog an AKC standard poodle. I entered a co ownership, and was mentored an into breeding by my breeder.What makes your program special?
We hand raise all our puppies. They receive constant attention throughout their entire time here. We use several methods of early puppy stimulation to ensure a happy and healthy transition from our home to yours.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 are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Shereen
Shereen 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 refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Including UTD shots and wormings. Microchip upon purchase. Health certificate from our vet. All health records. Deposits are refunded up to 7 weeks of age. After seven weeks, refunds are given when puppy is sold.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shereen 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 Shereen 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 Shereen directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
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
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shereen.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Hamilton Square, NJ
More about Shereen
Shereen has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Shereen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Shereen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sweet 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
Brandy, mom
Poodle
About Brandy
Brandy is gentle and sweet. My quiet loving cuddle bug, she is athletic and healthy. She loves the water, ocean or lake and can’t get enough. She is a wonderful mother, and this is her second litter. Brandy has the non dilute Brown gene. She lives in our home with her mother and grandmother.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Sweet 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
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.
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.
Adult Onset Neuropathy (AON), DNA Disease Panel, 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).
