The Klepper Homestead

Kristi

Breeder of Poodles and Aussiedoodles

  • Monroe, NC
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Kristi, the breeder behind The Klepper Homestead located in Monroe, NC. The Klepper Homestead is a small family breeder in North Carolina specializing in Poodles & Aussiedoodles. Our puppies are lovingly raised in-home with ENS/ESI, early socialization, and thorough health testing. We are dedicated to matching families with healthy, confident companions and providing lifelong support.

Q. & A. with Kristi

  • Why did you start breeding?

    What began as a simple love for animals has grown into a mission rooted in integrity, care, and respect for the breed. We are lifelong animal lovers dedicated to raising puppies that bring joy to families, while nurturing their physical health, emotional balance, and overall well-being.

  • What makes your program special?

    They are part of our family and daily life—running through the yard and napping in the grass on warm Carolina afternoons. Living on a homestead means our puppies are raised with constant interaction, exposure to other animals, and the everyday sounds and rhythms of a household, setting them up for a smooth transition into their forever homes.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Poodle puppies are standard size. Aussiedoodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Poodle puppies include sable, black, blue, brown, cafe au lait, silver-beige, parti, and phantom. Aussiedoodle puppies include apricot, brown and white, blue merle, red merle, and black 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.

Getting a puppy from Kristi

Kristi 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 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"Each puppy comes with a health guarantee, vet records, a puppy starter pack, training guide, and lifetime breeder support to ensure a smooth transition and lifelong happiness. This deposit ensures that a puppy is held specifically for you and will be applied toward the total purchase price. By placing a deposit, you acknowledge that the deposit is non-refundable."

Contract & health guarantee

Kristi 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 Kristi 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 Kristi 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristi.

Breeder's location

Meet in Monroe, NC

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Concord-Padgett Airport

Meet in Lancaster, SC

More about Kristi

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Associate Dog Trainer, CHIC Certified.

  • Kristi has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Kristi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Kristi’s links

Kristi is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Klepper Homestead 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Poodle

Aussiedoodle

Parent health testing

Aussiedoodle

Standard Poodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

The Klepper Homestead 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 Aussiedoodles.

  • 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.

  • Brucellosis, Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

    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, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Kristi to bring home their puppies.

  • Nathan S.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

      • +5

    Kristi was so knowledgeable and responsive to our questions and concerns. She kept us updated regularly on our little girl Alena (Allie for short). Kristi is always happy to respond to any questions and gives great advice about anything concerning Allie. We're so happy we chose Kristi and Klepper Homestead as our breeder. She is a true professional at her trade.

    JR

    Justin R.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Absolutely fantastic experience! From the initial conversations, to the picking up of our wonderful addition, Kristi was responsive, considerate, informative, and most of all, kind. Would highly recommend to anyone.

    Hanna C.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2024

      • +5

    Writing this review for Ms Kristi and the Klepper homestead I can barely think of any words to express my partner and I’s gratitude for this thoughtful woman and all her experience! We have never felt more secure in any purchase let alone such a large and life-changing one. My partner and I are residents of Virginia Beach, VA and made the journey to get our puppy from Ms Klepper and her homestead in Monroe, NC. Kristi has such an eye for detail and is impressively thoughtful and our new fur baby Wolfie is a perfect example of her care! By 2 months old he knows his name and is potty trained due to the wonderful foundation Kristi laid for him. She made sure to keep us updated in every step of his growth and the adoption process. We received his weekly measurements, loads of photos/videos, and she even even let us video chat with him whenever we requested. Any questions or concerns we could come up with she had information handy to help us feel comfortable and ready. Upon picking him up we received an incredibly convenient care package as well as all our puppy’s documentation including vet /microchipping records & everything needed for him to be registered. Kristi has really thought of everything and we could not be more impressed and grateful! Her exceptional performance as a breeder has me recommending her to any and everyone I know in search of a puppy.

  • Cody S.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    We loved working with Kristi. She was proactive from the start and all the way until we pulled into her driveway to meet Aurora! She supplied us with tons of tips and tricks to make our transition seamless and shared tons of best practices to give our new puppy a happy healthy life. I love how thoughtful Kristi was during our waiting period to get Aurora. She shared updates and pictures regularly and was very tasteful and professional about the transaction aspects of this experience. Kristi is a total pro and we definitely have already recommended others to her.

    RT

    Robin T.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Kristi was awesome to work with from the start and has continued to help us have a smooth transition with our beautiful new fur baby. Macie came to us with great socialization, wonderful disposition and so much puppy fun. We couldn’t be happier and I would definitely recommend Kristi/The Klepper Homestead!!!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.