I'm Kait S., the breeder behind Toy Poodle Shenanigans located in Monroe, NC. All my pups are DNA & health tested through Embark. They are all raised in my home under foot. There are no kennels here; as they are family to us! All their babies spend 8 weeks here in a spacious enclosure that stays clean, and are weaned onto Royal Canin food. I let the mamas do their thing, and let nature take its course.
All my puppies have dewclaws removed and tails docked. They get 3 dewormings, a grooming, a fecal test, AKC or CKC registration papers, and a 6 week vet exam with their first vaccination (distemper). They are raised around a big family, lists of socializing, new smells and sounds, time outside, and lots and lots of love. All my puppy families are able to contact me daily, and are able to see their puppy each day through posted pictures and videos.
Q. & A. with Kait
Why did you start breeding?
My husband and I have 8 children, and when our last one went to kindergarten, I still longed to nurture something precious during my days, so I started getting my beautiful poodles. Once I realized I had the money and time and love to breed- a breed I love dearly- it was a natural progression to breed.
What makes your program special?
My pups have free roam of my home, which is kept clean at all times. They are family, and that means their puppies are family, too. I am able to spend all day and night with each litter, and my puppy families are a part of the 8 week journey the entire time.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are toy size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, apricot, cream, red, silver, parti, and phantom. 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.
Sampson
Went home
Male
Micah
Went home
Male
Gertie
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Kait
Kait 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 $1,000 - $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“There is a $200 refundable deposit to hold a puppy (after the home is vetted by me), and then the balance is due at pickup of the puppy. I take the deposits through Cashapp. They are refundable, if a situation arises, and the person can no longer take the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kait 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 Kait 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 Kait directly.
Toy Poodle Shenanigans 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
Maggie, mom
Poodle
About Maggie
Maggie is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kait decided to make her part of their program. Kait 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.
Loki, dad
Poodle
About Loki
Loki is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kait decided to make him part of their program. Kait 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.
Lucy, mom
Poodle
About Lucy
Lucy is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kait decided to make her part of their program. Kait 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.
Charlie, dad
Poodle
About Charlie
Charlie is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kait decided to make him part of their program. Kait 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.
Phin, dad
Poodle
About Phin
Phin is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kait decided to make him part of their program. Kait 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.
Phoebe, mom
Poodle
About Phoebe
Phoebe is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kait decided to make her part of their program. Kait 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.
Sophie, mom
Poodle
About Sophie
Sophie is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kait decided to make her part of their program. Kait 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.
Maevie, mom
Poodle
About Maevie
Maevie is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kait decided to make her part of their program. Kait 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
Good level
Toy Poodle Shenanigans 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 Toy Poodles.
DNA Profile, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).