Quality Standard Poodles in Black, Blue, Apricot, Cream and Parti-colors

 

 

   

We are members of the AKC Mid Michigan Poodle Club and editors of their monthly newsletter "Poodle Tails". 

 

We are also members of the UKC Multicolored Poodle Club of America and editors of the monthly newsletter "The Parti Line".

 

 

 

2010 celebrates our "twelveth" year as owners/breeders/exhibitors

of this unique and elegant breed, the Standard sized Poodle.......

 

But our association with Poodles began much earlier as

we grew up enjoying the companionship of poodles

 in the Toy and Miniature size, thanks to our grandmother.

 

  It was that early association that instilled in us

 the desire to one day enjoy a relationship with poodles all our own.

Fast forward in time to 

1998 and "Rivers Edge" Standard Poodles became a reality.

 

 We breed mostly for ourselves so we

won't have a new litter of puppies continually throughout the year. 

We produce anywhere from one to three litters 

of standard poodles per year.........usually spring and fall.

We like to think that once you see how nice our poodles 

are, you will "wait" for a Rivers Edge puppy to call your own.

We believe in quality not quantity.

 

 

At times we discover that special puppy 

who we feel we would like to keep in our breeding

program and so he/she gets put on hold while we search

for a home that will agree to keep from spaying or neutering while

providing a loving permanent home.

This is a very special arrangement that requires a commitment to

our program ideals and should not be taken lightly.

 

We wait until our dogs are of health-tested age

to introduce them into our breeding program

 and at times have waited until age three or older.

Our poodle moms have on the average only 3 litters in their lifetime.

 

We have more to offer you than a dog boasting a "certain" size or color.

We consider health, temperament, intelligence

and reaching the preferred standard to be the most important.

 

We don't support mixing our Standard Poodles with other breeds

 in following the latest trends.... so you will not find any "designer"

 or "doodles" being offered on this site. 

It makes no sense to charge families large sums of money for a mixed breed? 

If that is what you prefer, then by all means, 

please help those in a shelter needing a home.

  

We raise PUREBRED, 

AKC registered,

 Standard Poodles ONLY!!

We double and sometimes triple register some of our dogs

with other clubs such as UKC and Canada 

to be able to participate in their events.

 

We research pedigrees and health data bases and seek advice 

from other experienced Standard Poodle breeders when choosing

a new poodle  whether it be for breeding 

to one of our girls or adding a poodle to join our family.

We do not line breed or in-breed.

Our poodles have very low COI. which means low in-breeding.

  

 We have found in our years with Standard poodles

that they are affectionate, intelligent, 

and thrive on praise and attention.

They make excellent companions 

for the family as well as

obedience, therapy, and hunting dogs. 

  

At the same time Standard Poodles have been described as

cautious or aloof with those they do not know,

but display an extra-ordinary sense of loyalty

 to their own family members and those they are familiar with. 

  

It is commonly thought that the standard poodle

was originally bred as a duck retriever

and for this reason many of the breed

are keen and eager to participate in water dog sports.

  

Today they remain

an active and hardy outdoor dog 

but can adapt well to indoor living if their human family

provides adequate exercise.

Whether it be in the city or the country, 

the Standard Poodle is at home.

  

 It has been said that the Poodle is

perhaps the most recognizable dog

in the world and remains 

one of the most popular

and dignified companion dogs, 

show dogs, and performance dogs.

  

It is our desire, that by visiting our site,

you will not only get to know us and our dogs a bit better

but come to appreciate all of the hard work, time and effort

that goes into maintaining a high standard when it comes to 

raising quality standard poodles.

  

Please Enjoy Your Visit!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions or comments.....