Jack Belgrade, MT 8/29/2009 8:41:53 PM INFORMATIVE service, I have a verbal agreement to buy a standard apricot poodle. They have asked for a $200 money gram deposit which has me a little concerned. Is this standard? how can I get professional references, I am thrilled about the dog and the breeder sounds great, but she hasn't sent a contract, and I am in South West, Montana, 25-35 hours driving, I think.