About Poodles of Piedmont

We are Joe and Sharon, a family-owned Standard Poodle breeder in Morganton, NC — nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

As a dedicated Standard Poodle breeder in Morganton, NC, our love for this remarkable breed runs deep. What started as a passion for one of the world’s most intelligent and elegant dog breeds has grown into a lifelong calling. Drawing on decades of experience training and breeding dogs, we raise Standard Poodles that are not only beautiful, but healthy, well-socialized, and ready to be exceptional family companions.

We are not a kennel. Our puppies are born and raised inside our family home for their first five weeks, surrounded by our family and all the everyday sounds, children, and other animals that come with it. At around five weeks, they move to our puppy building, where a doggie door lets them begin learning to potty outside — building the confidence, independence, and early house-training habits that help them settle so smoothly into their new homes. We believe this combination of a loving home start and a thoughtful next step is the foundation of a truly well-adjusted dog, and it is something we will never compromise on.

All of our breeding dogs undergo comprehensive genetic health testing prior to breeding, clearing all breed-specific conditions. We are committed to producing puppies that are not only beautiful but structurally sound and genetically healthy. Every puppy leaves with a five-year health guarantee, AKC registration, complete vaccination and deworming records, and a microchip. You can also meet the parents behind our puppies and see the dogs at the heart of our program.

We begin Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) with every litter starting at three days old. From there, our puppies are exposed daily to children, household sounds, different textures, and new experiences so that by the time they go home at eight weeks, they are confident, curious, and ready to bond with their new family.

Morganton is located just 90 minutes from Charlotte, 45 minutes from Asheville, and within easy reach of families across the Carolinas, Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia. We also work with families nationwide through air travel arrangements.

We personally guide every family through our adoption process from first application to go-home day. We are always available by phone, text, or email — before, during, and long after your puppy comes home.