Apple Creek Doodles

Tara M.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers, Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, and Poodles

  • Jeddo, MI ·
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Available puppies

SCOUT - F1 English Goldendoodle - OFA-Genetics-2 Year Warranty. Apple Creek Doodles - Since 2004.

Ready Aug. 8

6 weeks old · Male

BROOKS - F1 English Goldendoodle - OFA-Genetics-2 Year Warranty. Apple Creek Doodles - Since 2004.

Ready Aug. 8

6 weeks old · Male

RIVER - OFA-Genetics-2 year warranty.

Ready now

2 months old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Tara M., the breeder behind Apple Creek Doodles located in Jeddo, MI. My passion is to breed top-quality puppies. Our parent dogs have Hip, Elbow, Heart and Patellas certified by O.F.A. and we also do Genetic testing on our adults as well via Paw Print Genetics. Pups are raised in our home and once older, in our nursery for ease of training. Pups come with a 2-year health warranty, microchip, vet check, de-worming protocol, 30 days free pet insurance, and a custom binder for their litter.

Q. & A. with Tara

  • Why did you start breeding?

    At the age of 17 I got my first job at a Dog Boarding/Breeding kennel. That's where I was able to get my first Lab puppy Allie Boo, she was such a wonderful girl. It all started with her and evolved to Doodles in 2004. Each of my dogs has brought so much happiness to me throughout their lives. I want to do my part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and to provide each of my puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.

  • What makes your program special?

    We make sure our adults are happy, healthy and want for nothing. They are raised in our home but can also spend time in our fully fenced acreage and lounge on our deck covered by shade trees. I treasure each Dog/Puppy in my program and give them all the attention and care I can. I work hard so my puppies can confidently leave my home, ready to take on the world with their new family!

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Goldendoodle puppies include petite, miniature, medium, and standard sizes. Labradoodle puppies include miniature, medium, and standard sizes. Poodle puppies include moyen and standard sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Labrador Retriever puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Goldendoodle puppies include cream, apricot, red, chocolate, phantom, and parti. Labradoodle puppies include merle, caramel ice, caramel cream, caramel red, chocolate, and black. Poodle puppies are parti. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Tara

Tara has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Tara partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“Puppies are selected by those with a deposit once they are 6 weeks old, showing personality and coats.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 deposit and between $1,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This price includes a well socialized, clean and happy puppy from health/genetic tested parents. Along with a 2 year health warranty, microchip, current vaccines and copies of Mom/Dads health testing and genetic paperwork. If when you come to our home to pickup your pup and you are not happy with anything I will refund your deposit immediately.”

Contract & health guarantee

Tara may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Tara offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Tara directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tara.

Breeder's location

Meet in Jeddo, MI

4079 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Flint Bishop

4131 miles away

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More about Tara

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Professional Groomer.

  • Tara has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Tara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Tara is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Apple Creek Doodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Goldendoodle

Labradoodle

Labrador Retriever

Moyen Poodle

Standard Poodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Apple Creek Doodles reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Goldendoodles.

  • Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Tara to bring home their puppies.

  • Anthony D.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Tara with Apple Creek Doodles made this process so pleasant and seamless, she is truly a professional. Our puppy is amazingly behaved and we were provided with a binder of documents with the health warranty, vet records, vaccine schedule and breed lineage as well as a nice goodie bag for the pup and a toy that smells like home. Being this was the first time using gooddog we were generally nervous especially being so far away but Tara made us feel very comfortable and I would choose Apple Creek Doodles again and again. I highly recommend looking no further than Apple Creek Doodles!

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