Aris Standard Poodles are happy, healthy, outgoing beautiful companions. By the time they go to their new homes they are experienced in being around other pets, strangers, children and eager for new adventures. Nothing fazes our puppies.  They happily walk on a leash , have begun crate training and been regularly groomed since they were 4 weeks old.  Aris poodles love to go for car rides. They are handled, cuddled and loved from birth. Since babyhood they have heard CDs and tapes of rain, thunderstorms, lightening, cars, trucks, bells, whistles, gunshots, fire works, and anything else you can imagine.  Noises don't bother them. Once they're old enough outings in the yard with mama and littermates are taken. Additionally, each puppy also gets individual time with us to ensure a confident outgoing puppy. Watching and guiding the babies to explore and master their new world is very special. We do Early Neurological Bio-Sensor/Super Dogs exercises.  This program was initially developed by the U.S. Military for training K-9 unit dogs. It was called the Bio-Sensor or Super Dog program. It is a series of simple tactile exercises performed once daily for a few seconds on puppies age 3 days to 16 days. Studies showed that these exercises increased intelligence and neurological development in test group puppies. Their eyes opened sooner, their senses were advanced compared to other puppies of that age group that had not had the exercises executed and they were much better able to cope with stress throughout their entire lives.  Puppies are sold on spay/neuter contracts except by special agreement. When planning a litter I carefully research pedigrees using information available online and drawing on the wealth of information available from my wonderful mentors and other knowledgeable individuals. I am careful to look not just at the health record of the specific poodle I'm interested in, but to also research the family of poodles. Health, structure and temperament of a puppy isn't just dependent on the sire and dam - anytime you breed you are breeding to the genes of their families. Merely because a breeder says their poodles are clear on tests doesn't cover it all. They may not be telling you that close relatives have themselves produced various issues or be sick. And, unfortunately, many breeders test their poodles just once and rarely, if ever, update those tests. My poodles have hip x-rays and are rated by OFA, www.offa.org . Their eyes are checked and regularly updated by a CERF certified veterinary ophthalmologist, Diplomate of ACVO, and are clear by DNA testing or parentage for vonWillebrand's Disease. Skin punch biopsies are done to screen for Sebaceous Adenitis (SA). Bloodwork is done and certified by an OFA approved laboratory to be sure that the thyroid function is normal, that all other blood values are normal. We are extremely careful about choosing homes for our puppies. We brought these wonderful loving trusting creatures into the world. And we have a commitment and responsibility to them. Every puppy is entitled to a long, happy, safe, and healthy life with a loving family. So please do not be offended when we interview you in depth both orally and in person. We do this because we care so much about our poodles, not because we don't trust you. We assume that because you have come to Aris Poodles, you want a puppy bred and raised by someone who truly cares and isn't simply looking to find a home and take a check. We also assume that because you are looking for a lifelong family member, you will have many questions for us- and you should. Please ask for as much information and as many questions as you can think of. Visits are welcomed and except in very special situations, required before bringing an Aris puppy home. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about having an Aris Standard Poodle of your own.   web design by kirada web design © aris standard poodles A litter out of Promise by London due the 3rd week in October. We are expecting beautiful white pups with black pigment along with black pups. To follow news on our up-coming litter, meet the parents, watch the puppies as they grow up and view pictures of past litters, please link to our separate puppy nursery site: Aris Nursery Photo Journal at  www.arisnursery.shutterfly.com