Upstate Standards

Raised by Pamela B.

Certified Breeder of Poodles

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Upstate Standards located in New York. We treat our dogs and puppies like family, and we give each pup all the loving care that we can to prepare them for their forever homes. We are proud of our program and look forward to helping you find your next furry family member!

Pamela’s experience

  • About Pamela

    I am a mom to 5 amazing kids. My one son and I have terrible allergies to almost all dogs but thankfully we are not allergic to the amazing breed of poodles.

  • What makes Pamela’s program special

    Our puppies are raised in our home with our 5 children and other dogs. They are handled from birth, raised with early neurological stimulation, raised in our home and therefore exposed to everyday noises and sounds and come from health tested parents.

Getting a puppy from Pamela

Pamela 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 $1,800 - $2,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $200.

Contract and health guarantee

Pamela 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 Pamela 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 Pamela directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are exposed to everyday noises (tv, vacuum, radio etc), as well as grooming beginning at 4 weeks old. My children all help with this so puppies are used to being handled by people of all ages. They also get love and attention from anyone who visits us while the puppies are still with us.

Puppy health practices

Puppies have a well checkup with the vet sometime before 8 weeks old. They are dewormed at weeks 2,3,4 with Nemex-2 and weeks 6 & 8 with Fenbendazole while still in our care. They also receive their first round of puppy vaccines at 7-8 weeks old just before they leave.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Upstate Standards hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in New York 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.

“We don’t ship our puppies but you are welcome to come to our home or I will meet you at my local airport.”

More about Pamela

  • Why Pamela started breeding

    My grandparents used to breed toy poodles so I have been around them my entire life. When I got my first standard poodle I absolutely fell in love with the intelligence and temperament of the larger poodles. She is the most amazing dog I have ever owned or met.

  • Pamela has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Pamela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Pamela’s program has one size

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

  • Pamela’s links

Pamela is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Upstate Standards 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 Pamela's parent dogs

All breeds

Poodle

Parent health testing

Standard Poodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Upstate 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    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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