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William (Royal Blue Collar)
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About William (Royal Blue Collar)
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Meet William!
William is a handsome red abstract male Standard Poodle with a rich, warm coat, sweet white chest markings, and an adorable face that is sure to steal hearts! He is one of 11 precious puppies in our litter and is being lovingly raised right in our home with plenty of individual attention and a strong focus on early development.
The Story Behind His Name
William is named after William James, often called the Father of American Psychology. James was a pioneering psychologist and philosopher who helped shape our understanding of human behavior, emotions, habits, and the ways we learn and adapt to the world around us. He believed that our experiences and actions play an important role in shaping who we become.
We thought William was a fitting name for a Standard Poodle, a breed celebrated for its intelligence, adaptability, and eagerness to learn. Just as James recognized the importance of experience and positive habits, we believe that every puppy deserves a foundation of love, encouragement, and opportunities to grow!
A Little About His Parents & Health Testing
Both of William's parents are large, 100% purebred Standard Poodles with wonderful temperaments, exceptional intelligence, and extensive positive-reinforcement training, demonstrating excellent obedience, reliable recall, and impressive off-leash manners. Both parents have undergone full DNA genetic testing and are 100% clear of all tested hereditary conditions, with copies of their results available for families.
How We're Raising William
From his earliest days, William is receiving gentle handling and age-appropriate developmental experiences. As he grows, we'll introduce positive socialization, enrichment activities, and exposure to new sights, sounds, and textures. We'll also begin foundational training in basic obedience, recall, potty training, and leash familiarization before he heads to his forever home.
Our goal is to give William the best possible start in life, helping him develop into a confident, affectionate, well-adjusted companion. With his intelligence, versatility, and non-shedding coat, he also has wonderful potential for therapy work or active family adventures.
Pickup & Delivery
Local delivery is available by arrangement, or families are welcome to schedule an appointment for pickup. Any delivery fees or special arrangements will be discussed in advance.
Coat Colors:
Red
White
Coat Pattern:
Bicolor
Why I stand out
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About the breeder
Jeremy
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Licenses
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Are Standard Poodles a good breed to own?
France has been officially recognized as the Poodle’s country of origin, but the Poodle’s earlier ancestors came from central Asia. The German variety has probably influenced the modern breed most (‘Poodle’ is German for ‘splash’ or ‘puddle’). In 18th and 19th century Europe, the Poodle served a wide variety of purposes, including duck hunting, guiding, and later circus performing, from whence the modern grooming style likely arose. The Poodle became a popular pet for the French aristocracy, and in time was officially adopted as the national dog. Poodles were imported to America in the 20th century. They slowly rose in popularity and eventually became the country’s most popular dog. Famous Poodles include author John Steinbeck’s dog Charley, subject of the book ‘Travels with Charley: In Search of America’, and Weird Al’s Poodle Bela, who…uhm… sat on his head for the album cover of ‘Poodle Hat.’ Full-grown, they typically weigh 40-70 pounds and stand over 15 inches tall.
Are Standard Poodles a good choice for families with kids?
Standard Poodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Standard Poodle gets along well with other animals, other dogs, and children. Standard Poodles are highly adaptable and make good watchdogs. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.
What kind of exercise do Standard Poodles need?
The Standard Poodle requires substantial amounts of exercise. Standard Poodles require long walks and outdoor activities such as swimming or playing catch. The Standard Poodle is fond of retrieving, as it has origins as a hunting dog. Overall, their exercise needs are high.
Are Standard Poodles high-maintenance when it comes to grooming?
The Standard Poodle has a distinctive fine, frizzy, wooly coat similar in texture to sheep’s wool. Solid white is most common, but the coat may also be solid grey, brown, apricot, or black. There are three distinct grooming styles for show Poodles: puppy clip, continental clip, and English saddle clip. Grooming-wise, this breed is high-maintenance. Standard Poodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.
Are Standard Poodles easy to train?
Standard Poodles are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.
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