Poodle Breeders in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a poodle stronghold — multiple AKC Breeders of Merit, three PCA affiliate clubs with referral contacts, and health-tested programs in every size. Verified breeders below.

Key Takeaways

A directory listing in Pennsylvania is not a recommendation. Vet any breeder yourself before you pay a deposit.
Check that both parents are screened for hips and eyes and carry the relevant DNA tests.
Meet the mother and look at the puppies’ surroundings when you can.
A breeder worth buying from asks about you, offers a contract, and keeps contact.
Treat hidden parents, constant litters and deposit pressure as reasons to walk.

Rosebud Standard Poodles (Linda Shaffer) — Coalport

Breeding since 2004, one breed only, raised in a loving home. Genetic health screening on all adults, vet-checked puppies, lifetime support. PA licensed and inspected in-home kennel #16535.

AKC Marketplace profile

Sunset Valley Puppies — Kinzers

Family-owned breeder of red Miniature, Moyen and Toy poodles with 14+ years experience. Family-raised with early socialization, one-year health guarantee.

Website (listed via We Love Doodles directory) · Email sunsetvalleypuppies@gmail.com

KC Poodles of PA — Emmaus

AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. program (health testing + continuing education) with red and toy puppies from genetically tested parents.

AKC Marketplace — Pennsylvania

Anolani Poodles — Dunbar

Breeds to AKC standard for happy, healthy puppies. Phone (724) 961-5443.

Website

More AKC-listed Pennsylvania breeders

Terry Farley — Bentleyville (Breeder of Merit)
Connie Unger — Northampton (Breeder of Merit)
Gloria Boyle — Fleetwood (Breeder of Merit)
Sara A. Rudolph — Hanover (Breeder of Merit)
Farleys D Standard Poodles — apricot, cream and red Standards

Browse them all on AKC Marketplace — Poodle puppies in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania poodle clubs (referrals & rescue)

Nearby: New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Ohio.
Greater Pittsburgh Poodle Club — breeder referral: David Waddell, (304) 639-4226
Poodle Club of the Lehigh Valley — breeder referral: Antoinette Hess-Fillman, (610) 248-3020
William Penn Poodle Club — litterbox announcements and member referrals

Use this list as a starting point, not an endorsement. Every breeder named in Pennsylvania still needs to be checked out. Confirm the parents are screened for hips and eyes and carry the DNA tests for the breed. Where possible, visit, meet the mother and inspect the puppies’ surroundings. A responsible Pennsylvania breeder will welcome the questions, provide a contract, and care where the puppy goes.

How to vet a Pennsylvania breeder

Ask for OFA hips (Standards), PRA-prcd and vWD DNA results — and verify them yourself. See how to tell a purebred poodle.
Expect $1,500–$3,000 for a well-bred pet puppy. See how much poodles cost.
Visit in person or video-call before sending a deposit — read why to avoid poodle puppy farms.

Know another reputable Pennsylvania poodle breeder? PoodleHQ doesn’t endorse individual breeders — always do your own due diligence before buying.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a reputable poodle breeder in Pennsylvania?

Begin with the local poodle club and AKC referrals, then look for health testing, a contract, and breeders happy to show the parents.

What health tests should a Pennsylvania poodle breeder do?

Hip and eye checks plus poodle DNA tests, and ask to review the results yourself. Ask to see the results, not just the certificates.

Should I visit a breeder before buying?

Yes, if you can. Seeing the mother and the puppies’ surroundings is more revealing than any listing.

What are red flags in a poodle breeder?

Skipping health tests, breeding many kinds at once, and pushing a deposit sight unseen.

Nearby state guides

Comparing breeders across state lines? See our guides for Poodle breeders in New York, Poodle breeders in New Jersey, Poodle breeders in Maryland and Poodle breeders in Ohio, or browse the full state-by-state directory.