Storybook Standards

Surpassing the Standard for Standard Poodles

Everyone has a Story --our puppies want to help make yours a happy one!

"Hugo" Rain

Standard Poodle

Hugo Rain is dual registered: AKC and CKC. Hugo is a very gentle and sweet dog. He loves to go on long walks. He also loves running and playing with our other dogs, both big and small. Hugo easily passed his CGC test (Canine Good Citizen) in March 2019. Hugo Rain was named after the day we got him. The weather was horrible! It poured rain the entire trip! Many times, we considered rescheduling, but perseverance won, and we finally arrived to pick up our puppy. "Hugo Rain" was very worth the trip! Hugo is so gentle that he plays with all the puppies from a very early age. He simply has an amazing temperament. We never have to worry about him with any of the babies because he modifies his play to the size and abilities of those around him. He also loves people, and never meets a stranger! Hugo is a very nice sized stud. He measures 26" at the withers and weighs 55 lbs. He makes beautiful puppies! His calm, pleasant temperament, wonderful demeanor, and extreme intelligence produces excellent puppies.

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Show Me "Paris"

Standard Poodle

Paris is an AKC standard poodle, she is brave, courageous and adventurous. Many times, when presented with a challenge that others might pass on, Paris evaluates the situation and then proceeds to take on the adventure! Paris definitely enjoys life! Paris has a very sweet temperament. She is more cautious when meeting strangers, but she determines that the stranger is "safe", she will gladly welcome them. As with all things, Paris evaluates a situation and then courageously proceeds. Paris is the protector of our home and the puppies! Paris received her Canine Good Citizen (CGC) in March 2019. Paris stands 23.5" at the withers and weighs 45 lbs. Paris carries the "Parti" gene and on average 65% of her puppies are "Parti”. So, if you are looking for a black or Parti poodle, Paris is the momma you want!

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“Aspen” of Storybook

Standard Poodle

Aspen is an AKC standard poodle, she is the daughter of Paris. She has an amazing personality and loves to play. She would play fetch all day. Her athleticism is simply amazing. Aspen can catch a ball of fresbee like no other. With power, beauty, and grace she leaps with perfect timing and precision. She also loves the water. We often take the short walk to the lake to let her run and play in the water. She is the epitome of what poodles were bred to be… a water retriever. Aspen is a great mother; she is calm and attentive. Once puppies reach the learning and playing phase of puppyhood, she loves to run and play with them. She is a great teacher as well. She keeps her puppies inline and teaches them proper puppy behavior. Aspen loves to be groomed. Her nightly brushing is something she looks forward to. She runs and jumps onto the grooming table just waiting for her pampering time. Aspen stands 24” tall and weighs 43 lbs. Aspen carries the "Parti" gene and roughly 50% of her puppies are "Parti". She also produces white, cream, cafe au lait, and black puppies.

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Luck be a “Lady” Tonight

F1B Maltipoo

She’s a “Page” Turner

Standard Poodle

Poodles on Parade - “Nugget”

Toy Poodle

“Bling” of Poodles on Parade

F1 Bichpoo

Bling is a half toy poodle and half bichon frise. She is a mama’s girl through and through. Where ever I am is where you will find her. She is a great snuggler and loves watch tv with us. Bedtime is her favorite time of the day, she loves to nestle her head under my chin while we sleep. She also enjoys play time. She is so fast and loves to race my son, and beats him every time. Bling hasn’t had her first litter yet, but will be coming into heat soon. Her sweet and gentle nature will make her a great mother. Bling is 7 inches tall and weighs 6 lbs. She is a cream sable and will be paired with Nugget (a light red toy poodle). Their pairing will produce both black and brown sable, solid black and brown, but mostly cream and red puppies.

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“MaLucky” - My Lucky Charm

Standard Poodle

MaLucky is the daughter of Aspen. She is a gorgeous Cafe Au Lait Standard Poodle. Her call name was going to be Clover, but after registering her as My Lucky Charm - Clover, my son decided MaLucky would be her name instead. The name fits her perfectly! She is a ball of energy and a bundle of joy. The happiest young lady you will ever meet. She loves to run and play, but is convinced that she is still just a 5 lb puppy that can lay in my lap all day. She loves laying on the couch and snuggling while watching a movie with me, and at night she insists that she needs a pillow for her head as well. MaLucky is an excellent mother. She is patient and attentive. She is a great teacher to her puppies and other puppies as well. She often brings them her favorite toys and plays with them. MaLucky is a small standard. She weights 35 lbs and stands 22” tall. She produces brown, cafe au lait, and cream/white puppies.

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Pippi

Miniature Poodle

Pippi is an AKC miniature poodle, that is so fun and loving. She is the best of both worlds! She likes to run and play, swimming in the lake, and play fetch, but she is also a world class snuggler. This little girl can jump like no other!!! She may be small in size, but is definitely a big dog at heart. Her favorite game is the name game, but she is also great at puzzle games and great at solving them rapidly to get out her favorite treats. She loves to wear clothes, but can be a bit of a diva. She knows her style and even picks out her own clothes. Pippi is a great mother; she is very attentive and loving. Her favorite part of motherhood is to play with and teach her puppies. She has a firm, but sweet approach to training her babies. Since she is quite small, she has smaller litters, but her babies are just as gorgeous, smart, and loving as she is. Pippi is a small miniature poodle, she stands 11.5” tall and weighs 9 lbs. Pippi is light red and when paired with Nugget (also a light red), they produce an amazing variety of red puppies.

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Kyara grew up in New York and had all sorts of dogs for as long as she can remember.  It was always her dream to own a Standard Poodle.  As anyone who owns one knows, a Standard Poodle is not just any dog! She finally obtained her dream in October 2016.  After looking for the perfect Standard Poodle, she finally found her adopted Quinn Visits London!  This puppy was perfect in every way.  Her only regret was that she had waited so long!  

There truly is no greater breed of dog.

According to AKC, Standard Poodles are: "Active, Proud, Very Smart . . .  beneath the curly, hypoallergenic coat is an elegant athlete and companion for all reasons and all seasons." 

After training Quinn to be a service dog for her son with Autism, she decided that more people needed to own this fantastic breed of dog! Although, it is true that not everyone has the space or time to dedicate to taking excellent care of a Standard Poodle. For the many who can dedicate the resources and time to taking care of a one, I want to provide an excellent puppy for you!

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) In short, Early Neurological Stimulation, or ENS, is a very specific program that was developed by the United States Military for use with their canines.  By utilizing this very specific program, my puppies are safeguarded against stress.  Think of ENS as a vaccination against stress that begins a day 3 of their life.  Although it is not an injection, ENS helps protect the young puppy from becoming overly stressed during what would be stressful situations later in life.  Puppies I produce do not seem to experience as much anxiety and are less fearful to new situations.  They have not experienced "separation anxiety" as many highly intelligent dogs seem to do.  This simple but very effective method of desensitizing a puppy can only be done during the first 16 days of their life.  After day 16, this particular window is forever closed.  Storybook Puppies receive the full benefit of ENS!

Early Scent Introduction (ESI) is performed in conjunction with Bio-Sensor training on the puppies from day three thru day sixteen. A pungent scent is introduced to the puppy each day for short intervals. Their reaction to the scent is then recorded. A positive reaction is when a puppy will try to move towards the scent with their nose highly engaged in the scent. A negative reaction will have the puppy pulling back from the scent. A neutral reaction will be when the puppy does not seem interested or disinterested. Early scent introduction is just another way that we at Storybook Standards are able to bring you the best possible puppy that starts out with the best possible advantages! Clients that are looking for pets that want to enter into various field trials, along with just the joy of hunting with their dog will also benefit from this early training. Even if you don’t foresee an instant need, maybe in your future with your dog it will arise, and having your dog the inset skill, is like having money in the bank.

Early Training
It has been established that about 35% of performance is inherited. The other 65% is attributable to other influences such as early training and nutrition. If I wanted to produce top quality Standard Poodles, 35% could potentially come from my excellent Standard Poodle parents. The other 65% was going to be up to me. I researched training methodology extensively. There is a great deal to learn about early training for puppies. What could make the difference between a nice, sweet puppy and an excellent one? I learned all I could from some of the greatest minds in the world. I continue to learn something every day! In my searching, I became aware of a program entitled, "Puppy Culture."

What is Puppy Culture? Puppy Culture represents a gold standard in puppy rearing and early socialization.  Puppy Culture provides easy to follow weekly and daily protocols to provide excellent training for the first 12 weeks of a puppies life.  By the time a puppy goes to their home, too much opportunity is lost if the puppies are not trained right from the very beginning.  What separates a nice puppy from an excellent one?  A dedicated breeder who is 100% invested in the outcome of the relationships they are creating.  Truly, breeders do not just bring puppies into the world but create permanent relationships for those puppies.  It is my responsibility to assure that those puppies develop wonderful, storybook relationships.  It is my desire that every puppy I am responsible for helps their people live a storybook life! That can happen with a Storybook puppy!

Classical Music  Puppies, just like human babies, sleep a lot!  If they're sleeping, I can not be training them, right?  WRONG! As soon as their ears are open, they listen to the classical music I've been playing in the background their entire life. Classical music has been proven to increase and enhance the neurological pathways to the brain.  Further, it is believed that classical music actually makes human babies healthier, happier and smarter.  I believe the same is true for Storybook Puppies.  There is quite a bit of evidence that suggests that classical music enhances physical development and long term health.  The structural, slow tunes relax the mind and heart.  Young babies who listen to classical music develop better memories and listening skills.  I am determined to prove this is true for Storybook Puppies as well!

Can I GUARANTEE long term health? I do!  Every Storybook Puppy comes with a LIFETIME HEALTH GUARANTEE!* All of my breeding dogs are health tested and 100% CLEAR of all known breed specific health issues.  This means that is impossible for a Storybook Puppy to get certain conditions.  While I can not control tragedy, I can control the healthy genetics a Storybook Puppy inherits.  How awesome is it to know that you would never lose your beloved puppy to the most common diseases?  VERY! VERY AWESOME, INDEED!


SERVICE/THERAPY or Emotional Support Puppy Potential Many of our puppies have been selected for "Service Dog" training.  It takes a very special puppy to be selected and to fulfill  the rigors of Service Dog training.  We administer the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test  (PAT), a temperament test originally developed by Joachim and Wendy Volhard, to many of our puppies.  This test has been referred to as a "canine crystal ball" used to identify a puppy's personality.  Used effectively, this test is an excellent measure of behavioral tendencies and is able to very effectively predict what a puppy will be like as an adult.  The test uses a scoring system to measure 11 behavioral tendencies.  Storybook Standard puppies often score very well on the Volhard PAT.  This makes many of our puppies well suited to be service dogs or emotional support dogs in the future.

Application/Approval Guaranteeing happy healthy forever relationships is another thing that separates Storybook Standards from others.  We truly SURPASS the STANDARD for STANDARD POODLES! For this reason, there is an application process. Most applications are approved.   Unfortunately, not everyone who wants a Storybook Standard Poodle will be approved for one.  There may be times that, after looking over an application, I find myself unable to make an excellent match for an applicant.  This might not mean that I would never place a puppy with  a denied applicant but that the current puppies I have available would not be a good fit for your lifestyle or dream.  An example of this might be if you are looking for a puppy to train for agility and the puppies I have are the ones that would rather cuddle with you than run an agility course.  If your application is denied, you will be told exactly why.  Denials are rare but they may happen.
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A Tribute to her Legacy image
Kyara Tollan was the founder of Storybook Standards. She was an amazing breeder, mother, and friend. I had the pleasure of working hand in hand with Kyara for 3 years before she passed away due to pancreatic cancer. She was my best friend and breeding mentor. I was very fortunate to have been able to learn from the best and honored to be asked to carry on her legacy. Her high standards in breeding are being continued. Everyone has a story of their life, and a storybook puppy will always be a great addition to your life story. Thank you for helping me to continue her amazing legacy.

Angie
Poodles on Parade
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