Poodle Breeders in Ohio

Ohio’s Amish-country and suburban programs produce plenty of health-tested Toy and Miniature puppies, with hobby Standard breeders on larger acreage. Verified breeders below.

Key Takeaways

A directory listing in Ohio is not a recommendation. Vet any breeder yourself before you pay a deposit.
Health testing is the baseline: ask for hip and eye screening and the breed’s DNA results.
If travel allows, meet the dam and view the puppies’ home yourself.
A responsible breeder vets you, gives you a contract, and keeps an interest in the puppy.
Walk away from stockpiled litters, unseen parents, or a hard sell on deposits.

Shagbark Puppies (Jay Stoltzfus) — New Vienna

Breeding since 2020, Toy and Miniature poodles (plus Cavaliers) with all parents genetically health-tested. Honesty-and-transparency ethos, AKC registration provided.

Website · AKC Marketplace profile

Neva Troyer — Apple Creek

Small hobby breeder of Standard poodles with 7 years experience, raising puppies on 11 acres in the rolling hills of Apple Creek, OH.

AKC Marketplace profile

Puppy Lovin Kennels — Ohio

Miniature specialist prioritizing health, temperament and ethical breeding with comprehensive parent health screenings.

Website

More AKC-listed Ohio breeders

Cole Gordon — Lancaster (Bred with H.E.A.R.T.)
Terri McFarland — Mount Gilead
Marlene Schlabach — Millersburg (Toy)
Lois Sonnefeld — Canton
Augie Dayton — Dayton

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

Breeder resources for Ohio

Nearby: West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan.
PCA National Breeder Referral — East of the Mississippi: Leslie Newing, (203) 255-3396.

Use this list as a starting point, not an endorsement. Every breeder named in Ohio still needs to be checked out. Ask about the parents’ hip and eye results and the DNA tests this breed needs. Where travel allows, see the mother and the puppies’ home for yourself. A responsible Ohio breeder will welcome the questions, provide a contract, and care where the puppy goes.

How to vet an Ohio breeder

Ask for OFA hips (Standards), PRA-prcd and vWD DNA results — and verify them yourself. See how to tell a purebred poodle.
Expect $1,000–$2,500 for a well-bred pet puppy in Ohio. 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 Ohio 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 Ohio?

Start with the state poodle club and AKC referrals, then confirm health testing, a written contract and full access to the parents.

What health tests should a Ohio poodle breeder do?

Hip, eye and DNA testing at the least, with documentation you can see. Ask to see the results, not just the certificates.

Should I visit a breeder before buying?

Yes, if you can. Nothing on a website compares to meeting the mother and viewing the litter’s space.

What are red flags in a poodle breeder?

Litters from many breeds, no screening, and deposit pressure before you see the puppy.

Nearby state guides

Comparing breeders across state lines? See our guides for Poodle breeders in Michigan, Poodle breeders in Indiana, Poodle breeders in Kentucky and Poodle breeders in Pennsylvania, or browse the full state-by-state directory.