TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR AMAZING STRIKINGLY FAMILIES!

“We picked up our Gracie (Pecan) in March 2023. She is so smart and funny and we love her so much. She is her daddy’s shadow and won’t let him do anything alone. 

You can really tell that Cris loves all her dogs and takes great care to ensure you are getting a happy, healthy and socialized puppy. Our girl excelled in puppy training and obedience training and lives to please. She has never been sick and is always happy. I can’t wait to get another Strikingly Standard Poodle in the future!”

“Pecan” Cocoa & Amara”s Nut Litter DOB 01.15.2023

“In early 2025, I started my search for an AKC Standard Poodle. searched in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee to find exactly what I was looking for. I wanted a Standard Poodle on the smaller side, with a natural tail, and who would keep her dewclaws.

I was fortunate enough to find Cris Berry with Strikingly Standard Poodles less than an hour from my home in Raleigh, NC. I began chatting with her, asking many, MANY questions, all of which she answered promptly and in a friendly manner. Two of her females had puppies on February 3 and 4, and I was anxious to meet them in person. When they were three weeks old, I was invited to visit, and I was impressed with her “biosecurity” measures to keep the puppies safe: I had to wash my hands and put protective booties over my shoes.

The smallest female immediately stole my heart. She was part of the “snack” litter, and her name was Zebra Cake. It’s hard to tell a puppy’s personality at only three weeks old but I knew she was something special. Cris raises her puppies in her home, as part of her family, which is so evident as they grow: they are smart, confident, well-socialized, and they LOVE children!

I was impressed with how much Cris does with the puppies from day one. She highlights her “puppy curriculum” on her website, and posts lots of photos and videos to her social media as the puppies grow so I was able to watch “Zebra Cake” grow and mature until I was able to bring her home when she was nine weeks old.

Now named Kiplyn, I could not be happier with my sweet girl. As I write this, she is 13 months old and already has two AKC titles: She is a S.T.A.R. Puppy and a Canine Good Citizen. We take her everywhere with us: She’s a regular at Lowe’s and Home Depot, she goes to restaurants, has stayed in hotels, has been to the beach, on docks, swimming at White Lake, in elevators, and she takes everything in stride, with no fear. Ever!

We live on a farm with horses and goats, and she is great with them (we did have to teach her not to chase the horses, but she’s perfect now). My husband and I are also part of a search and rescue” team, and we have started bringing her to training. She will start scent work soon and is starting a Rally class in two weeks. I know there’s nothing she can’t do!”

“With fond memories of a Standard Poodle I had in my younger years; I was hoping to return to that breed but wanted to find a program I could trust. I kept looking online but was intimidated by a sort of elitism from some of the breeders and others seemed more committed to making money than to raising healthy happy dogs. I learned about Strikingly Standard Poodles through word of mouth and reached out to Cris.

Cris at Strikingly Standard Poodles was phenomenal from the first hello. She enthusiastically described the hallmark characteristics of her bloodlines: parti coloring, friendly companions, happy to be couch potatoes but physically able to do so much more. She described the careful process of breeding and raising her pups to be well socialized with kids, other dogs, vets, groomers and visitors. She took time to explain the details of genetic testing and the careful attention she pays to healthcare and nutrition.

Our puppy was born to the ICE CREAM litter July 13, 2023, and was named Cookie Dough. As awesome as Cris was during the exploration phase, I have been bowled over by her support ever since our puppy was born. She kept us updated on all the milestones and helped ease our separation anxiety with lots of pictures and videos. Cris was very accommodating about visits to her home. She has always responded to the many many questions about continuing the care and training of our puppy. An added bonus is her Strikingly Standard Families FB page where we can all share our pictures, experiences and questions.

Margarita is 10 1/2 months old at the time of this testimonial. She has been such a blessing to us and our extended family. She draws a lot of attention with her looks and frequent compliments about her demeanor in public. The groomer and veterinary staff all love her. Her athletic ability surpasses anything I expected, yet she is very calm in the house. This young dog became my best friend immediately and I am so grateful I learned about her dedicated breeder at Strikingly Standard Poodles in Zebulon.”

“Cookie Dough”

Arie & Asher Ice Cream Litter July 13, 2023

Me and my partner found Strikingly when we were searching for a well-bred dog for service training and I couldn’t be happier with our choice! Nox has been a blessing in our lives. Plus, it’s nice to know that we can always contact Cris with any questions or concerns.

Beck & Remus

“Pepper”

Amara & Ollivander Spice Litter March 05, 2022

Nox with her mama Amara