about
SPFL Puppies
We do things a little differently at SPFL; we welcome you into our home using technology for the entire birthing-rearing process. And we are happy to answer every single one of your questions.
All SPFL moms and dads have passed OFA exams for hips/eyes/cardiac, received their CHIC certification, and are fully up to date on their health testing (including annual eyes and cardiac renewal). We complete DNA testing for every identified Standard Poodle genetic disease plus ~200 other genetic diseases. You can click the links on each dog’s individual page to view their results and testing dates on OFA.
All SPFL parents have been proven in conformation – to demonstrate that they meet the breed standard. With a structurally solid foundation, poodles can do almost anything! All SPFL parents are also proven in other activities such as performance sports to demonstrate their versatility. We follow AKC’s recommendations to build performance lines on proper conformation and breed type lines.
Contracted buyers get nearly 24/7 access to their puppies and can even watch the birth (if they want to). You will be able to see the conditions in which your puppies are raised nearly EVERY SINGLE MOMENT. You will be able to observe the Puppy Culture and Avidog protocols LIVE in action! You will become part of our household for the duration 🙂
Each litter gets its own PRIVATE Facebook group where I share tons of photos and information, do Live events – and all members can ask questions in a safe and protected environment. Each litter family becomes very close knit through this group, sharing their photos, experiences, training tips and best practices and they typically remain active for the life of their SPFL pup.
In their go-home pack filled with supplies and toys, families are provided with a detailed record book and copies of all vet bills: tail docking and dew claws, 6 week immunizations, and 10 week immunizations plus any incidentals. The book will also include your pup’s pedigree, AKC registration information, microchip information and so much more! And our team of breeders, professional trainers and handlers support you for the life of your SPFL poodle!
If interested in a healthy, socialized and well-started puppy from Standard Poodles of Forest Lakes, please complete our application.
Our prospective/planned litters:
- Spring/Summer 2022 – Piper and Deacon
- Winter 2022 or Spring 2023 – Penelope and Blaze
- Winter 2022 or Spring 2023 – Feia and Blaze
Our process:
1. We review the application.
2. We follow up with questions based on the application responses, if necessary.
3. When approved, we send a draft of our contract for your review.
4. We happily answer questions about the contract. We are willing to discuss concerns and/or special circumstances.
5. If you wish to proceed, we will email you an actual contract with all available information.
6. You sign the contract and return it with your deposit.
7. We add you to the private Facebook group and grant PuppyCam access.
8. We copy the returned contract and send you a signed copy.
9. We announce when labor starts and progresses. We keep you informed throughout the whelping process.
10. We share photos, videos, and Facebook Live demonstrations in the private group. Many of our families interact throughout the puppy rearing; you can even ask questions while we are actively engaging with the puppies.
11. We will match families with puppies (after temperament testing) in consultation with those families, in order of deposit.
Expect to become part of an extended family!
