Sweetgrass Ranch

Pam R.

Breeder of Poodles

Meet the breeder

I'm Pam R., the breeder behind Sweetgrass Ranch located in El Dorado Springs, MO. We are a very select and small breeding program. We have a maximum of one litter per year from health and genetic tested parents.

Q. & A. with Pam

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We have breed and trained AKC dogs for many years and enjoy the rewards of bringing quality dogs to responsible owners. We breed to maintain the standard of the breed for show, hunting, and service.
  • What makes your program special?

    Quality, quality, and personal attention to each of our animal "children".
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Pam

Pam 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 refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Non-refundable deposit.”

Contract & health guarantee

Pam 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 Pam 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 Pam 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 Pam.

Breeder’s location

Meet in El Dorado Springs, MO

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Kansas City Airport (was Mid-Continent )

More about Pam

  • Pam has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years

    Pam was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

Pam is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sweetgrass Ranch 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Sweetgrass Ranch 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 Miniature Poodles.

  • von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), GM2 Gangliosidosis, Poodle Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).

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