Testimonial for El Silencio Standard Poodles  
From Karen Kessel, litter of 6/15/19
 
I started looking for Standard Poodle breeders in 2017. I did a lot of looking, as I knew I wanted to find a puppy from someone who really did things the right way. I was very impressed with El Silencio's website, so contacted Manuela (the owner) to inquire about purchasing a puppy. She asked me a lot of questions to make sure I would provide the right kind of home and environment for one of her precious puppies. I did not feel that this was out of line, and was impressed that she cared so much about where they were going. I was not able to acquire a puppy until the June 2019 litter. It was made clear that I could always wait on future litters. But I chose not to wait, as the litter was fantastic. But I live in California, and El Silencio is in West Virginia. What was I to do? I have never taken possession of an animal "sight unseen" and put my faith in Manuela's experience with shipping puppies. Communication was great, and I always got an instant answer to my questions. When I picked up "Paris" at SFO, she was in beautiful condition, water in the crate, labeling and paperwork was done to the T's, and I was on my way home in minutes from her landing.  She made the two and a half hour ride without a peep, so well adjusted and calm.  All the grooming and handling that was done early on in her life certainly paid off. She has been home for several weeks now and has fit right in with my other poodle. She is just so healthy and happy! Puppy class is going well & the instructor commented on what a well-mannered puppy she was. I can't say enough good things about the new love in my life, and Manuela's breeding program.