1. What breeds do you offer? We breed Miniature Poodles, Toy Poodles, and Yorkshire Terriers. We do not breed mixes or designer crossbreeds. All of our puppies are AKC registered.

 

2. How much do your puppies cost? Miniature and Toy Poodles are $3,000–$3,500. Yorkies are $3,000. Pricing reflects the quality of our breeding program, AKC registration, health testing, Early Neurological Stimulation from birth, and the care each puppy receives before going home.

 

3. How do I get a puppy? Start by submitting an application on our website. If a puppy is currently available, you can apply to be matched with one. If no puppies are available, your application places you on our waitlist for an upcoming litter. Waitlist spots are held in the order deposits are received — first come, first served.

 

4. How does the deposit work? A $500 deposit is required to secure your spot on the waitlist or reserve an available puppy. It is applied toward your total purchase price at pickup. The deposit is refundable only if the puppy you were matched with becomes unavailable due to illness, death, or similar circumstances, and you do not wish to transfer to another litter. Deposits are non-refundable for buyer cancellations, no-shows, or failure to respond within 14 days of being contacted.

 

5. How long is the wait? Wait times vary by breed and litter availability. Once a litter is born, buyers are contacted in waitlist order to choose their puppy. After the puppies receive their temperament evaluation and vet exam at 7 weeks, each buyer's choice is finalized. Follow us on social media and join our email list for litter announcements.

 

6. Are your puppies AKC registered? Yes. All of our puppies are registered with the American Kennel Club. Registration paperwork is provided at pickup.

 

7. What health testing do you do? Our approach to health is guided by our veterinarian and tailored to each dog in our program. Select breeding dogs have been genetically tested through Embark, and those results are available upon request. Every dog in our breeding program is cleared for breeding annually by our vet. We believe responsible breeding is about more than a single test — it requires ongoing veterinary oversight, careful selection, and attention to each dog's full health history.

 

8. Do you offer a health guarantee? Yes - every puppy comes with both a 72-hour health guarantee and a 2-year health guarantee.

 

72-Hour Guarantee: Your puppy must be examined by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of pickup (excluding Sundays and federal holidays). If the vet identifies a life-threatening illness, contagious disease, or congenital defect that existed at the time of sale, you may return the puppy for a replacement of comparable value or a full refund of the purchase price.

 

2-Year Guarantee: For two years from the puppy's date of birth, we guarantee your dog to be free of severe, debilitating, or life-threatening congenital or hereditary defects. If a qualifying condition is diagnosed, we will offer either a replacement puppy or a refund of the purchase price. We are not responsible for veterinary costs or other related expenses.

 

Both guarantees have exclusions — common treatable conditions (parasites, hypoglycemia, kennel cough, luxating patellas Grade I/II, ear infections, etc.) are not covered, nor are conditions resulting from buyer neglect or mishandling. Read the contract summary here.

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9. Are your puppies vaccinated and dewormed? Yes. Every puppy follows the vaccination and deworming schedule recommended by our veterinarian. You will receive a complete health record at pickup, documenting all vaccines and treatments given.

 

10. How are your puppies raised and socialized? Beginning at day 3, we use Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) - a research-backed protocol that improves stress tolerance, cardiovascular health, and confidence in dogs. Puppies receive daily handling exercises and are regularly socialized with our children and grandchildren throughout their time with us.

 

11. What age do puppies go home? Puppies go home at 8 weeks of age. This supports healthy development and bonding with their mother and littermates before the transition to their new family.

 

12. Do you ship puppies? No. We do not ship puppies unaccompanied — travel is stressful for young dogs and we will not put them through it. Pickup is in person at our farm near Centreville, Michigan (49032). If you are flying in, the South Bend, IN and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, MI airports are both within a reasonable driving distance.

 

13. Where are you located? We are located at 28426 Bonham Rd, Centreville, MI 49032.

 

14. Are your puppies potty trained? Not fully — that's part of your job as the new owner, and we'll set you up for success. We begin crate training early and give puppies regular outdoor time to help them associate the crate with "home" and outside with "going potty." Consistency after pickup is key.

 

15. Do you require spay/neuter? Yes. All puppies are sold as companion pets only. Our purchase contract requires spay or neuter by 12 months of age. No breeding rights are sold. Unauthorized breeding is a breach of contract.

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16. Are your puppies' tails docked and dewclaws removed? Yes, All of our Poodles and Yorkies have their dewclaws removed and tails docked in accordance with AKC breed standards.

 

17. What is your return policy? All sales are final. We take our placement process seriously and put significant care into matching each puppy with the right family. If extraordinary circumstances arise, please contact us directly — we have a right of first refusal and ask that you reach out before making any other arrangements. Our dogs do not go to shelters.

 

18. What food do you recommend? All of our dogs are fed Royal Canin. We recommend continuing with Royal Canin Small Breed or Extra Small puppy formula, following the feeding instructions on the bag. If you choose to switch foods, transition gradually over 7–10 days to avoid digestive upset.

 

19. What payment methods do you accept? We accept cash or card (3% fee). The $500 deposit must be placed through our website. Personal checks are not accepted on pickup day.

 

20. Should I schedule a vet appointment after pickup? Yes - this is required under your health guarantee. After placing your deposit, immediately arrange to have your puppy examined by a licensed vet within 72 hours of pickup (excluding Sundays and federal holidays). This protects both of you and ensures your puppy starts out healthy and up to date. Some vet clinics may be booked several weeks out, so plan accordingly.

 

21. I have more questions - how do I reach you? Use the contact form on our website. Most questions are answered in this FAQ — please review it before reaching out, as it helps us respond faster to questions that actually need a personal answer.