The Silver Collar

Raised by Tasha S.

Certified Breeder of Poodles

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind The Silver Collar located in North Carolina. We are a small veteran owned and operated business that came about from our love of dogs and serving soldiers. We believe that we have the foremost line of Standard Poodles. Our goal is to provide trained dogs at an affordable rate. We also offer trained companion dogs, as well as family pets.

Tasha’s experience

  • About Tasha

    I have been a veteran of the United States Army for over 20 years. I am currently still serving in the US ARMY Reserve with no plans on slowing down. I have been breeding, training, and working with veterans and families for many years. I specialize in suicide prevention, emotional support, and stability dogs for those in need. I absolutely love what I do, and my dogs are central to everything in my life.

  • What makes Tasha’s program special

    My breeding program focuses on the temperament and conformation of the litters I produce. All of my dogs are raised, trained, and live in actual homes with families, they are pets first and foremost.

Puppies

Einstein

Reserved

Male • Went Home Nov. 24, 2023

Poodle

Envy(Trained)

Reserved

Female • Went Home Nov. 24, 2023

Poodle

Ebony(Trained)

Reserved

Female • Went Home Nov. 24, 2023

Poodle

Elvira(Trained)

Reserved

Female • Went Home Nov. 24, 2023

Poodle

Eden

Reserved

Female • Went Home Nov. 24, 2023

Poodle

Echo

Reserved

Female • Went Home Nov. 24, 2023

Poodle

Eve(Trained)

Reserved

Female • Went Home Nov. 24, 2023

Poodle

Ella(Trained)

Reserved

Female • Went Home Nov. 24, 2023

Poodle

Eggbert

Reserved

Male • Went Home Nov. 24, 2023

Poodle

Elvis

Reserved

Male • Went Home Nov. 24, 2023

Poodle

Boy 7

Reserved

Male • Went Home Apr. 27, 2023

Poodle

Dash

Reserved

Male • Went Home Apr. 27, 2023

Poodle

Dozer

Reserved

Male • Went Home Apr. 27, 2023

Poodle

Girl 2

Reserved

Female • Went Home Apr. 27, 2023

Poodle

Girl 1

Reserved

Female • Went Home Apr. 27, 2023

Poodle

Boy 5

Reserved

Male • Went Home Apr. 27, 2023

Poodle

Boy 8

Reserved

Male • Went Home Apr. 27, 2023

Poodle

Boy 4

Reserved

Male • Went Home Apr. 27, 2023

Poodle

Boy 3

Reserved

Male • Went Home Apr. 27, 2023

Poodle

Boy 6

Reserved

Male • Went Home Apr. 27, 2023

Poodle

Green-

Reserved

Female • Went Home Apr. 29, 2021

Poodle

Nico - Gray

Reserved

Male • Went Home Apr. 29, 2021

Poodle

Black-

Reserved

Male • Went Home Apr. 29, 2021

Poodle

Kate - Pink

Reserved

Female • Went Home Apr. 29, 2021

Poodle

Blue - Grant

Reserved

Male • Went Home Apr. 29, 2021

Poodle

Orange-

Reserved

Female • Went Home Apr. 29, 2021

Poodle

Ember Sky - Purple

Reserved

Female • Went Home Apr. 29, 2021

Poodle

Cayman - Yellow

Reserved

Male • Went Home Apr. 29, 2021

Poodle

Red-

Reserved

Male • Went Home Apr. 29, 2021

Poodle

Bronson

Reserved

Male • Went Home Oct. 14, 2020

Poodle

Elton

Reserved

Male • Went Home Oct. 14, 2020

Poodle

Pinky pie

Reserved

Female • Went Home Oct. 14, 2020

Poodle

adam

Reserved

Male • Went Home Oct. 14, 2020

Poodle

Rascal

Reserved

Male • Went Home Oct. 14, 2020

Poodle

louis

Reserved

Male • Went Home Oct. 14, 2020

Poodle

Newborn & upcoming litters

Newborn Poodles from Doug and Shelby

Born Sept. 2023. Ready Nov. 24, 2023

Newborn Poodles from Doug and Shelby

Born Sept. 2023

Ready Nov. 24, 2023

Getting a puppy from Tasha

Tasha 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.

Price

Puppy prices range from $2,000 - $4,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.

“The price includes AKC registration, a microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations and dewormings, vet check with health certificate, age-appropriate obedience training program, crate, and potty training. All of our dogs are priced the same at 8 weeks regardless of color or gender. We do not breed for color. The deposit is nonrefundable but is transferable to another puppy should the need arise.”

Contract and health guarantee

Tasha 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 Tasha 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 Tasha directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

My puppies are exposed to a number of stimulations from birth. I begin with cotton swabs on the feet and nose and puppies are handled daily. The puppies are familiar with car rides, household sounds, children, other animals, and various surfaces. I utilize the following enrichment methods: also have lots of friends and family who come over to handle the puppies and help out with the puppies daily. I do not take them to public places to expose them to people as they are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks. , Car Rides, Strangers, crate training, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Noise desensitized , Outdoors (when Weather permits), Texture stimulation, Outdoors, e.g. rain, Various Surfaces , Noises , Structures, e.g. Climbing, Scents, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, Grooming Desensitization, Socialized with Adult Dogs, grooming , We introduce collar and leash training, We litter train our puppies by 4 weeks which makes crate training very easy., We begin potty training along with crate training & believe the two go hand in hand., Early socialization, Basic Obedience Commands, Car Training , Litter Box Trained, leash training for control. visiting different environments, Behavioral shaping , Puppy Culture , Service Dog Training, Biosensor Training, Crate Training, "No" Biting or Chewing, Potty Training, Socialized with Children, Puppy Culture , Sound Stimulation, Household Desensitization, and Socialized with Cats.

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Puppy health practices

Pups have their tails docked to the AKC standard and dewclaws removed. Puppies are dewormed every 2 weeks beginning at 2 weeks of age. They are vaccinated and have a vet visit with a health certificate before they go to their new home.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Certificate of Health, Logo magnet, Breed Club Registration, puppy culture, Sound and texture enrichment, Early Neurological Stimulation, Vaccinations, Puppy Leash, Food Starter Bag, AKC Registration, Toy with Littermates' Scent, and Microchip.

Bringing your puppy home

Tasha offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in North Carolina or nearby

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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Tasha

  • Why Tasha started breeding

    My breeding program came about from the love of my own Poodles and their capacity to help support Soldiers. I have been breeding and training Standard Poodles for many years with great success. I personally love the Standard Poodle for their versatility and ability to adapt to any living environment. My #1 goal is to provide trained canine partners for those in need, at an affordable rate.

  • Tasha has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Tasha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Tasha’s program has one size

    Tasha’s Poodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.

  • Tasha’s links

Tasha is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Silver Collar meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Meet Tasha's parent dogs

All breeds

Poodle

Parent health testing

Standard Poodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

The Silver Collar 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 (Preliminary)

    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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), DNA Profile

    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).

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