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Targa Poodles
- Saline, MI
- Meetup available in New York, NY
Meet the breeder
I'm Danielle S., the breeder behind Targa Poodles located in Saline, MI. We pride ourselves on the quality and integrity of our breeding program, ensuring that our dogs not only look the part but also possess the health, intelligence, and balanced temperament needed for success in both show and family settings.
Q. & A. with Danielle
Why did you start breeding?
We began with our first show Standard Poodle in 1990, and have continued to work to develop a line of healthy and temperamentally sound dogs. All of our breedings are carefully planned, breeding only those who meet our criteria for quality, temperament & health testing. All of our dogs are fully health tested – and all results are normal – before they are integrated into our breeding program.What makes your program special?
By prioritizing temperament alongside health and physical characteristics, we aim to produce puppies that are not only well-adjusted and confident but also adaptable to a variety of environments. We are incredibly proud of our dogs who go on to become service and therapy dogs.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, cream, and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Danielle
Danielle 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $2,700 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes health guarantees, AKC papers, first vaccination, microchip, food, lead, and toy. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or size. Includes registration and microchip.”
Contract & health guarantee
Danielle 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 Danielle 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 Danielle 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
- 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
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Danielle.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Saline, MI
395 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
378 miles away
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Meet in New York, NY
217 miles away
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More about Danielle
Club memberships
Danielle is a member of Poodle Club of Southeast Michigan and The Poodle Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder, Professional Groomer, Licensed Veterinarian, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Danielle has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Danielle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Danielle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Targa 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
Billie, mom
Poodle
About Billie
Billie is a beautiful, black girl. She has a beautiful coat and pretty head. She is small and feminine in size. She is always happy and energetic. She is a doting mother and is taking excellent care of her babies. She is up to date on all of her vaccinations and all of her health testing. All results are normal/clear. She comes from generations of full tested, AKC Champion Standard Poodles.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Targa 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Sebaceous Adenitis (SA), Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Brucellosis
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.
Full Embark Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Profile, Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III)
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).
