I'm the breeder behind Agape Standard Poodles located in Corpus Christi, TX. Agape Standard Poodles is a family-run breeding program. We primarily breed for service, therapy, and performance prospects. We are very selective in the parent pairing we choose. Temperament, health, and bloodlines play a large role in that selection.
About Alyssa
15+ years experience with Standard Poodles. Successful lifelong placements for therapy, service and performance.
What makes Alyssa’s program special
By only having a few dogs in our home, we can avoid having a kennel setting, and feel that we are able to give each dog the attention and love they need in a one on one basis. We breed for service, therapy, performance and companions. We are very selective in the parent pairing we choose; temperament, health, and bloodline play a large role in this decision.
Alyssa is a member of a club
Obedience Club of Corpus Christi
Alyssa’s certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified, Professional Groomer
Alyssa 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $2,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“Our puppies are $2,000 with limited registration. A $500 deposit goes towards the final price. The puppy must be paid for in full at time of pickup. We do not accept any money until pregnancy is confirmed. The deposit is non-refundable should you change your mind.”
Alyssa 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 Alyssa 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 Alyssa directly.
All puppies are temperament tested at 7 weeks and are started with ENS practices (Early Neurological Stimulation). It is after their temperament testing that we allow "choosing" to commence. We will assist in matching you with puppy. We also follow a modified protocol based off Puppy Culture and Badass Breeder. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with Children, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Early Neurological Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Doggy Door, Potty Training, Crate Training, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Elderly, and Socialized with Cats.
All puppies are vaccinated, dewormed, and see a licensed veterinarian before going to their new homes. Parents cleared for all genetic disorders prior to breeding/pairing. Please check out OFA.org, EmbarkDNA.com and our website for results.
We send our puppies home with Puppy Collar, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Toy with Mom's Scent, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Vaccinations, and Volhard Personality Test.
Alyssa offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted flight nanny to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Alyssa started breeding
I have been breeding Standard Poodles for over 15 years. It began with my foundation bitch who was an AKC champion. I learned I loved performance events and strive to create a dog who can be your loyal couch potato one minute and avid competition buddy the next. Agility, obedience, hunt trial are just a few of the arenas our dogs enjoy. We focus more now on service work and have placed several puppies in service homes. Our dogs are inside with us and not in a kennel. They are a part of our family, traveling with us and exploring the world together. We have young children and our dogs are their biggest protectors and buddies. The Standard Poodle is a breed I fell in love with and am happy to share my family with them.
Alyssa has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Alyssa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Alyssa’s program has one size
Alyssa’s Poodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Agape Standard Poodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
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About Stella
Stella is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alyssa decided to make her part of their program. Alyssa 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.
Uploaded health tests
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About Bunker
Bunker is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Alyssa decided to make him part of their program. Alyssa 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.
Uploaded health tests
Standard Poodle
Great level
Agape Standard Poodles 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 Standard Poodles.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Full Embark Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.