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Hanky 28 lbs. – 18.5″ tall

Hanky is a handsome small standard poodle.

I have always had a difficult time finding poodles from breeders that I would want to add into my breeding program. I seek puppies whose parents have been health-tested for generations, who are well tempered, and who possess the look and structure that are important to better my breeding program. Meeting all of these criteria has been a difficult task. Whenever I thought I found the perfect addition, there was usually a reason I couldn’t add them – either the puppy didn’t pass my strict health testing, their temperament wasn’t just right, or they didn’t grow up to be what I expected. Some may say I’m a bit too selective when adding dogs to my program. I raise a lot of dogs, but only a few actually make the cut.

I finally decided to breed a litter of poodles for myself, keep and raise the puppies, and choose the top dogs out of that litter to breed. I bred two of my most prized poodles – who have everything I look for and love about the poodle breed. It was a great success. I hand-picked some of those pups to raise, one of whom is Hanky. I’m happy to announce that all of the pups passed their hip, elbow, heart, eyes, DM and vWD testing, which goes to prove how wonderful these lines truly are!

Hanky is a black and white poodle with a beautiful, shiny coat and extraordinary markings. He has a soft, loving, and gentle personality – the softest, quietest, and most sensitive of all his littermates. He is the one who sits back and observes, never wanting to be center stage.

A SwissRidge employee once slipped and fell, and before she could even get up on two feet, Hanky was at her side, patting her face with a gentle paw until she opened her eyes. He then lay there next to her, gently licking her face. He has such a loving nature about him that it’s no surprise that he’s an amazing caretaker, always making sure that everyone is okay. He loves to cuddle and be by your side, but he also loves to romp around with his siblings. He loves to explore nature and observe everything going on around him. He walks directly beside me and really makes our walks so enjoyable. I’m so excited to share his gentle spirit with dog lovers everywhere!

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With two decades of experience in breeding dogs, we pride ourselves on selecting only the best dogs for our breeding program, which in turn ensures that we are producing the best puppies imaginable. We perform a series of strict health tests, including hip and elbow testing; eyes, heart, skin, and patella testing; and a series of genetic tests, on all of our breeding dogs. SwissRidge owner, Sherry Rupke, is also a qualified registered veterinary technologist, and the health of the dogs has always been extremely important to her. Rest assured that when you get your paws on a SwissRidge doodle, you’ll be bringing a fluffy bundle of good health and superb temperament home with you.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to matching you with your next best friend!

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With two decades of experience in breeding dogs, we pride ourselves on selecting only the best dogs for our breeding program, which in turn ensures that we are producing the best puppies imaginable. We perform a series of strict health tests, including hip and elbow testing; eyes, heart, skin, and patella testing; and a series of genetic tests, on all of our breeding dogs. SwissRidge owner, Sherry Rupke, is also a qualified registered veterinary technologist, and the health of the dogs has always been extremely important to her. Rest assured that when you get your paws on a SwissRidge doodle, you’ll be bringing a fluffy bundle of good health and superb temperament home with you.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to matching you with your next best friend!

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With two decades of experience in breeding dogs, we pride ourselves on selecting only the best dogs for our breeding program, which in turn ensures that we are producing the best puppies imaginable. We perform a series of strict health tests, including hip and elbow testing; eyes, heart, skin, and patella testing; and a series of genetic tests, on all of our breeding dogs. SwissRidge owner, Sherry Rupke, is also a qualified registered veterinary technologist, and the health of the dogs has always been extremely important to her. Rest assured that when you get your paws on a SwissRidge doodle, you’ll be bringing a fluffy bundle of good health and superb temperament home with you.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to matching you with your next best friend!

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