Poetree Poodles
Unley, SA
Hi, I'm Lilly A.
30 years experienced breeder, groomer and dog trainer. We take great pride in raising our puppies with no cost or effort spared. Raised as part of the family, in a clean, maintained environment. Ensuring the best start for a well balanced temperament, ready for their new home.
Meet our Parent Dogs
Vet Approved CriteriaMember since May 2026
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
Behaviour and socialisation
Puppies raised in a family home environment with regular interaction & socialisation with adults, children and other pets. Toilet training starts from 4 weeks old.
Health
Health is most important to us. Health screening begins before litters are planned. All our puppies leave for their new homes: - Vet checked and health approved. - Vaccinated. - Microchipped. - Parasite treated every 2 weeks from birth.
Home environment
Our puppies or adults are not kept in kennels. We raise our puppies in a healthy, loving, clean and well maintained in-home environment, with all the sounds and routine of a family home, preparing the puppies for an easy transition into the new owner’s home.
Included with our puppies
Puppy comes: - Vet checked and health approved. - Vaccinated. - Microchipped. - Parasite treated every 2 weeks. - Folder with paperwork. - Blanket with mother's and siblings' scent. - Food bowl. - Toy. - First bag of Royal Canin puppy food to get you started. - 40% OFF gift voucher for the second bag and third bag.
Health Tests
Core Tests(2/3)
Poetree Poodles conducts 2 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Toy Poodle.

PRA
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…

VWD
Genetic Test
Von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD/vWD) is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by a lack of a specific…
Additional Tests
Poetree Poodles conducts 2 additional tests available for the Toy Poodle.
Transportation options
Poetree 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
1. Complete a RightPaw Application form. 2. A $500 deposit is required to secure a puppy of your choice 3. Balance to be paid prior to collecting/organising transport for your puppy!
Getting your puppy home
Poetree 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
International air travel by plane
Supportive of international air transport by plane
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
Lilly A
Member since May 2026
A little about us
I started off fostering ex-breeding dogs from puppy farms 30 years ago which lead me to become involved with trainers, groomers etc. which then lead me to showing dogs as a professional dog handler for many, many years. I was a member through ANKC Dogs SA for 20 years, highly involved. I even did dog photography…
Why we got involved in breeding
I have a great passion for preserving breeds. I understand genetics extensively. I have become close friends with people I have sold puppies to, which often come back to us for their second or even third dog. I had a phone call from a lady recently who lost her Bearded Collie from us at 16 years of age. She has…
Our special touch
I have a knack & understanding to genetics, careful selection & correct breeding. I also start to train puppies as soon as their start to move on feet.
Credentials
State registration
DACO159053
Breeding since
Maybe 1999. Although I have raised many litters through fostering beforehand.