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
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
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…
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…
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
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
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs…

VWD
Genetic 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
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
About the Breeder
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