Melissa V

Cotian Standard Poodles

Armadale, WA

Planned litter

Planning litter for Nov 2026

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Hi, I'm Melissa V.

With over 20 years of experience, I have been dedicated to breeding quality Standard Poodles, previously operating under the Bouffant Prefix. My focus has always been on producing dogs that excel not only in conformation, but in temperament and overall health-traits. I believe are the true foundation of this…

Newborn & Planned Litters

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

Our Breeding Practices

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Behaviour and socialisation

My puppies are raised in a loving home environment where they are an important part of everyday life. From an early age they are exposed to normal household activity, other dogs, children and a variety of people to help build confident, well adjusted temperaments. I place great importance on early socialisation,…

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Health

Health is a priority within my breeding program, with all breeding dogs cdarefully tested for relevant hereditary dieseases, and assessed through hip and elbow xrays. I am committed top breeding from health, sound parents with excellent temperaments to help produce puppies with the best possible foundation for long…

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Home environment

Puppies are raised in the home environment.

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Included with our puppies

Puppy owners will recieve a puppy pack, including educational material, toys, and basic grooming supplies. All puppies will be wormed, vaccinated and health checked before leaving. Ongoing support and advice is always welcome. When you take one of my puppies you become part of my extended family.

Health Tests

Core Tests(2/2)

Cotian 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

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

VWD

VWD

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

Additional Tests

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

Transportation options

Australia States

Cotian 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

Once you have completed a right paw application I am able to save your details for contact list. 2. Once we have a pregnancy confirmed I will contact you to see if you are still interested. 3. You are welcome to visit once puppies are vaccinated. 4. Full payment is required prior to shipping or picking up your puppy.

Getting your puppy home

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

In person puppy pick up

Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups

Domestic air travel by plane

Supportive of domestic air transport by plane

Badges of Recognition

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About the Breeder

Melissa V

Melissa V

Member since Jun 2026

A little about us

With over 20 years of experience, I have been dedicated to breeding quality Standard Poodles, previously operating under the Bouffant Prefix. My focus has always been on producing dogs that excel not only in conformation, but in temperament and overall health-traits. I believe are the true foundation of this…

Credentials

State registration

ANKC 6100047874

Association

Dogs West (ANKC)

Association number

6100047874

Prefix

Cotian

Breeding since

Over 20 years experience!

More about the breeder

Price (approx.)A$5,000
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