April B

Avrilstoys Standard Poodles

Cessnock, NSW

Hi, I'm April B.

Welcome to Avrilstoys Standard Poodles! We are a breeder of pedigree standard poodles, registered with ANKC for over 20 years.

Meet our Parent Dogs

Vet Approved CriteriaMember since Feb 2025

RightPaw Responsible Breeder Badge

Every breeder on RightPaw has agreed to our vet-approved RightPaw Code of Ethics, and passed an interview from one of our team.

  • Breeding & Welfare
  • Health Practices
  • Home Environment
  • Documentation
  • Feeding
  • Physical Condition

Our Breeding Practices

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Behaviour and socialisation

We raise our puppies using Puppy Culture socialisation principles. Our puppies get to see and meet other animals. Our puppies get to meet a range of adults and children. Our puppies are raised in our family home. We have a toilet training program so your puppy will be easier to toilet train once they come home with…

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Health

All our puppies will have passed their health check at the vet before coming home with you. Any health or behaviour concerns will be explained to you in writing. We are proud of the high quality diet we feed our puppies. We conduct full DNA screening on our breeding parents, for all the relevant, testable genetic…

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Home environment

Our dogs live in a weather protected, temperature controlled area. Our puppies are raised on our rural property. Our puppies are born indoors but also have access to outdoor play and activities. Puppy relaxation music played twice daily from birth

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Included with our puppies

Our puppies come with: Health guarantee Puppy training information Puppy raising guide DNA results of parents Certificate of vet check Relevant health records Breed specific care guide ANKC registration certificate Toy Blanket with mothers scent

Health Tests

Core Tests(2/2)

Avrilstoys Standard Poodles conducts 2 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Standard Poodle.

Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

stethoscope iconPhysical Test

These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs…

VWD

VWD

dna iconGenetic Test

Von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD/vWD) is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by a lack of a specific…

Additional Tests

Avrilstoys Standard Poodles conducts 5 additional tests available for the Standard Poodle.

Transportation options

Australia States

Avrilstoys Standard Poodles will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:

  • All states (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, NT, ACT & TAS)

Our payment process

Puppy comes with pedigree papers Puppy portfolio and puppy pack

Getting your puppy home

Avrilstoys Standard Poodles supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.

Ground transport service

Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van

Domestic air travel by plane

Supportive of domestic air transport by plane

In person puppy pick up

Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups

Badges of Recognition

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About the Breeder

April B

April B

Member since Feb 2025

A little about us

I have owned and bred poodles for over 30 years firstly with Toy poodles and now with Standard poodles I also enjoy showing my poodles. I am small breeder usually 1-2 litters a year located in the NSW Hunter Valley. My breeding philosophy is built on a foundation of health, temperament and conformation, but truly…

Why we got involved in breeding

My parents also bred toy poodles, as a child I grew up with puppies again small breeders, One of my fondest childhood memories.

Our special touch

I pour my heart and expertise into every litter, ensuring that each puppy is given the best possible start in life and placed in loving responsible homes.

Credentials

State registration

2100036298

Prefix

Avrilstoys

Breeding since

1996

Clubs / associations

  • Poodle Club of NSW Inc

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More about the breeder

Price (approx.)A$3,500 - A$4,500