The Shepherd’s Love
Date of Birth: October 15th, 2026Sire
Theodore Cartwright (Theo)
- American Kennel Club (AKC)
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
- Embark DNA Panel
Dam
Darci Lynn (Darci)
- American Kennel Club (AKC)
- Embark DNA Panel
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
Born October 15, 2026 | 7 Beautiful Blessings
We are delighted to introduce Darci Lynn and Theodore’s newest litter of seven beautiful AKC Standard Poodle puppies! Inspired by John 10, The Shepherd’s Love Litter celebrates faith, love, and the special bond between a devoted companion and their family.
Darci and Theodore have been thoughtfully paired for their health, temperament, and structure. Both parents have completed extensive genetic and OFA health testing, reflecting our commitment to producing healthy, well-rounded companions.
Expected Adult Size: 35–50 Pounds
We anticipate puppies from this pairing will mature into small to medium-sized Standard Poodles, generally weighing between 35 and 50 pounds.
Darci is approximately 43 pounds and 22 inches tall, while Theodore is approximately 28 pounds and 16 inches tall.
Based on their previous offspring, most puppies from this pairing have matured around 40–45 pounds, with some closer to 35 pounds and others approaching 50 pounds.
These estimates are based on parental size and previous litters. Individual puppies may mature smaller or larger, and adult size cannot be guaranteed.
Raised with Purpose, Placed with Care
At Impressive Cartwright Standards, our puppies receive intentional early socialization and developmentally appropriate enrichment from birth. This includes Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), Early Scent Introduction (ESI), gentle daily handling, and gradual exposure to everyday sights, sounds, and experiences.
At approximately 7–8 weeks, each puppy undergoes an independent temperament evaluation to help us better understand their individual personality, confidence, sociability, and adaptability.
Rather than placing puppies based solely on appearance or color, we use these evaluations alongside each family's lifestyle and preferences to help create thoughtful, lasting matches.
We welcome you to learn more about our puppies and our commitment to raising companions who are loved from their very first breath.