WELCOME to Element Standard Poodles.
Element Standard Poodles has been showing, competing, breeding, researching, and learning with Standard Poodles since 2014.
Why Choose Us?
Let's get straight to the point. It is likely if you found our website, that you have been researching to decide where you may get your next puppy from. So why get a puppy from our program when there are so many others out there?
1.Quality Over Quantity
We do NOT mass produce our puppies. This does mean that if you choose to get a puppy from our program, you may need to be patient while we prepare for our next litter. Each breeding that takes place is from parents that have had to prove themselves through thorough health testing, conformation showing, and other sports that prove they are a prime example of their breed. We spend months, if not years, researching potential matches that will complement each other. We strive to improve faults while maintaining the qualities that make each individual dog special. No dog is perfect, so there is always room for improvement with the next generation!
2.Pets First
We are not a kennel. Our dogs and puppies are raised and live in our home. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our dogs' quality of life and making alterations to our home to keep our dogs clean, safe, happy, and healthy. Each of our dogs and puppies are and have been very special to us. Because of this, we strive to stay in constant contact with all puppy and retiree owners. As stated in our contract, any puppies or adults that cannot remain in their pet parents' homes MUST be returned to us. We will not allow our dogs to end up in a shelter or in the wrong hands. We also microchip all puppies before they leave us with our information listed as primary so that we have grounds to claim our dogs if they are ever taken to the shelter. We consider all puppies we produce our responsibility for life.
3. Individualism
We truly enjoy showing and competing with our dogs. One of our favorite aspects of this is finding each dog's niche and seeing them flourish. We make the effort to introduce our dogs to a large variety of sports, from obedience, to hunting, to agility, etc. Seeing our dogs find the sport they truly enjoy and shine in the competition is a true gift to us as breeders. We are active in multiple local clubs that provide training classes, as well as independent trainers that allow us to provide our dogs with such variety.
About Us
My name is Alexandra, and I have loved all animals since I was very young. While in school, I dreamt of becoming a veterinarian. I joined 4-H when I was about 12 years old and showed my horse until my family unfortunately had to sell him. Right after graduation from high school, I started working at a dog grooming salon that was owned by my old 4-H advisor. This is where I learned to groom Poodles. I worked at the grooming salon until I was about 25 years old, when I found that I needed to start looking for a job that offered insurance and benefits. I started a job at the local hospital and decided to go to school for nursing. I graduated with my RN in 2022.
I am now working at a family doctor's office as well as working part time at the local university's equestrian and animal science farm, where my dogs get to join me on the job.
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My husband and I were high school best friends. We lost contact for several years after high school but reconnected in 2023. In April of 2024, we got married. He moved in with me, and his son visits us on weekends. We recently purchased our home and are looking forward to making some modifications to benefit our dogs, as well as his son who is special needs.
We live in northwest Ohio. You may contact us by email at poodleelements@aim.com.