I'm the breeder behind NOLA Standards located in New Orleans, LA. It is the mission of NOLA Standards to breed to consistently produce fine reds - Poodles with brilliant color, exceptional conformation, carriage, and fabulous personalities while staying true to the purebred Poodle.
About Tabatha
I am an owner-handler and Poodle fancier dedicated to responsible pet ownership education with hopes that everyone will meet and interact with a beautifully bred, well behaved Standard Poodle. It's my strongly held opinion that anyone considering breeding should be involved in their breed. They should be active in every available aspect, from health research to rescue, from the conformation ring to the bedside of the Nursing Home with their TDI, as there is no other way to continually learn about their breed. Heritage Breeders dedicated to the purebred animal of their passion are needed. Without Heritage Breeders, breeds will die. With NOLA's, I am passionate about improving the structure, health, and temperament of "the color", red and apricot Standard Poodles, carefully breeding to maintain the purebred Standard Poodle, with a focus on diversity, incorporating rare pedigrees that studies indicate are essential to the health and longevity of my much loved Standard Poodles.
What makes Tabatha’s program special
As a member of the Deep South Obedience Club, President of the Creole Poodle Club of Louisiana, Corresponding Secretary for the Apricot Red Poodle Club, a Volunteer for Creole Poodle Rescue and the editor of the ARPC RAP Sheet and the CPC Lagniappe, I have committed myself and the Standard Poodle Krewe at NOLA Standards to promoting and protecting the purebred Standard Poodle.
Tabatha is a member of 4 clubs
Deep South Obedience Club, Creole Poodle Club of New Orleans, Apricot Red Poodle Club, The Poodle Club of America
Tabatha 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 $2,500 - $3,000 and include a refundable deposit of $500.
“Deposit is fully refundable if the litter does not produce a puppy to fulfill your request, based upon your puppy application. Deposit is NOT refundable for reasons like "you found another puppy".”
Tabatha 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 Tabatha 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 Tabatha directly.
Puppies are raised literally underfoot. I do not have a kennel. RSVP families and family and friends are encouraged to visit the puppies as part of their socialization to people of different ages and races and sex. Pups are exposed to the protocols suggested in the PUPPY 12s. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Chew, e.g. Bone, exposure to agility tunnel, wobble board and other novel items, Adult and children socializing , Various Surfaces , Steps , Outdoors (when Weather permits), Structures, e.g. Climbing, Touch Desensitization, Scents, Toys, e.g. Ball, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, We begin basic recall and manding techniques so your puppy will understand the bond with the human, Early socialization, Car Training , Human Interactions , Puppy Manners, Basic manners, Biosensor Training, We begin potty training along with crate training & believe the two go hand in hand., and "No" Biting or Chewing.
All pups receive a final health check from our local vet before going to their homes.
We send our puppies home with Microchip.
Tabatha 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.
NOLA Standards meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Standard Poodle
Excellent level
NOLA Standards 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Sebaceous Adenitis (SA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Genetic Diversity Test
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).