FAQ

Where are you located?
We are located in the town of Licking in the Ozarks, in Texas County, Missouri.

What's the best way to contact you?
If you're purchasing through GoodDog, you can contact me there. Otherwise, you can email me at majesticembrace@gmail.com or text me at 573-452-9471.

Do you deliver or ship?
Yes! We offer delivery by van for an additional fee (our driver can provide details). You can also fly to St. Louis airport to pick up your puppy. We can help you find a puppy nanny service if you prefer to have your puppy flown to you.

When can my puppy come home?
Puppies are ready to go home at 8-9 weeks old.

How are puppies socialized?
Our puppies are raised in our home using Puppy Culture methods. They live with our family and children from birth. We provide early neurological stimulation in their first weeks and integrate them into daily family life.

When is the deposit due, and how much is it?
The deposit is $500 and is due as soon as you'd like to reserve a puppy — but only after the puppies are born. We don't take reservations before birth. You're welcome to be added to our waiting list for free in the meantime. This deposit goes toward the total puppy price.

When is final payment due?
Final payment must be made before delivery or shipping. If you're picking up in person, you may pay upon pickup. We encourage payment before delivery when possible, but accept cash at pickup.

How can I pay?
If you found us directly: down payment via Check, Zelle, or Venmo. Final payment via Zelle, Venmo, or Cash (at pickup).
If you found us through Good Dog: all payments must go through the Good Dog platform. Delivery fees are paid separately to the driver.

Will the red color fade?
We cannot guarantee color retention. Each puppy is different, but our reds will most likely fade to apricot or dark apricot by around 2 years of age. Apricot is the rarest poodle color and tends to hold color well.

What registration do puppies come with?
Most puppies are sold with AKC limited registration (pet only) with a spay/neuter contract. Breeding rights are sold very selectively — contact us if interested.

What health testing do you do?
All our breeding dogs are tested through Embark genetics, UC Davis Genetics, and have OFA health clearances. Most of our parents have CHIC certification.

Do you dock tails and remove dewclaws?
We do a long dock on all of our puppies — this is standard for every litter, not something discussed case-by-case. If you want a puppy left undocked, you will need to make a reservation before birth with a down payment, and we will discuss it further. We do not remove dewclaws, as they have grown back after removal in the past, and we don't like the method used by local vets.

Do you personality/temperament test your puppies?
No. Temperament testing isn't something we focus on — it should be done after 10 weeks to be accurate, and we don't find earlier testing reliable. If that's important to you, another breeder who specializes in it may be a better fit.

What's included with my puppy?
Puppies go home with:

• Scented blanket and toy

• Starter food

• Leash and collar

• Health certificate

• Veterinary records (vet visits, vaccinations, deworming)

• AKC folder with transition tips, with the puppy already pre-registered with AKC

• 30 days free Trupanion insurance

What is your health guarantee?
We offer a 3-year health guarantee against genetic or congenital disorders that adversely affect your puppy's health. See our contract for full details.

What happens if I can't keep my dog?
Please contact us immediately if you can no longer care for your puppy. We want to help! If you live nearby, we may be able to assist in finding a suitable new home. If you're thousands of miles away, you're able to rehome the puppy yourself, but we ask that you keep us informed and allow us to stay in touch with the new owner. We care about our puppies throughout their lives.

Do you take puppies back if there's a problem?
Yes, we will always take a puppy back if needed. However, we do not offer refunds after the first two weeks. We want our puppies in the right homes and will work with you to ensure a good match.

Why do you need my full contact information?
We require full contact information for AKC registration and for the puppy's health certificate. If someone isn't willing to share this information, that's a red flag for us as breeders. We care where our puppies go, and we don't want to be ghosted after a puppy goes home. Our whole family loves these puppies and genuinely enjoys getting photo updates over the years.

Do you have a Guardian Program?
Yes, we're open to guardian homes, where a family keeps one of our breeding dogs as part of their household while we handle breeding logistics. We haven't placed a dog this way yet, but we're praying the right door opens for it in time.

How many litters do you have per year?
It varies. Some years we've had no litters at all; other years, one or two. It all depends on the health of our girls and the timing that's right for them.

How do I get on your waiting list?
Email us and fill out an application. We do ask for complete contact details — if you're not willing to fill out an application or provide your information, we won't be able to add you to the list. We need to know we can properly complete your puppy's medical certificate and AKC pre-registration paperwork. We pre-register every litter, since AKC has noted that puppies who aren't pre-registered often go unregistered altogether.

Do you offer payment plans?
Payment plans are not available when purchasing directly through us — puppies must be paid for before or at pickup. However, if you purchase through Good Dog, they offer payment plan options through their platform.

Do you offer Pick up?

We offer free pick up in Houston, Missouri and Rolla, Missouri. If you would like delivery you can email us and I will pass you on to the driver for you to get an quote for delivery.