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?
Our 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 Goldendoodle puppies include cream, apricot, red, chocolate, phantom, and parti. Labradoodle puppies include merle, caramel ice, caramel cream, caramel red, chocolate, and black. Labrador Retriever puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Poodle puppies are parti. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
SANDLER
Went home
Male
SAINT
Went home
Male
SNYDER
Went home
Male
SAM
Went home
Male
SIMON
Went home
Male
SCOUT
Went home
Male
SKYE
Went home
Female
SAGE
Went home
Female
SPENCER
Went home
Male
Merlin-OFA-2yr wnt.
Went home
Male
Marvel-OFA-2yr wnt.
Went home
Male
MW - OFA-2yr wnt.
Went home
Male
Mars-OFA-2yr wnt.
Went home
Male
Sam/OFA/2yr Wnty
Went home
Male
Sully/OFA/2yr Wnty
Went home
Male
Shroom/OFA/2yr Wnty
Went home
Male
Spike/OFA/2yr Wnty
Went home
Male
Sprint/OFA/2yr Wnty
Went home
Male
Stella/OFA/2yr Wnty
Went home
Female
BECK - OFA parents ++
Went home
Male
Boo - AKC/OFA
Went home
Female
AKC/OFA/Warranty
Went home
Male
Bugg - OFA Parents ++
Went home
Male
ORA - OFA Parents
Went home
Female
AKC/OFA/Warranty
Went home
Female
Ofa Parents +
Went home
Female
Bee - AKC/OFA
Went home
Female
AKC/OFA/Warranty
Went home
Male
AKC/OFA/Warranty
Went home
Male
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 to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
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.
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
All breeds
Goldendoodle
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Kit, mom
Goldendoodle
About Kit
Kit is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tara decided to make her part of their program. Tara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Leo, dad
Golden Retriever
About Leo
European Import. Hips: OFA Good, Elbows OFA Normal, Heart cardiologist normal, patellas OFA normal, genetics clear other than he carries for ichthyosis.
Lilly, mom
Golden Retriever
About Lilly
LILLY - AKC REGISTERED - ENGLISH GOLDEN RETRIEVER
Lilly is the sweetest, most gentle girl ever. She's a wonderful, loving mother too, she's amazing with her new puppies. She weighs 60lbs and stands 22" at her shoulders. She is AKC registered.
HEALTH TESTS -
OFA Final Hips: Good
OFA Final Elbows: Normal
OFA Patella: Normal
OFA Heart: Normal
GENETIC TESTS -
Lilly is clear for all golden retriever genetic diseases except Ichthyosis which she is a carrier for, none of her pups will be affected as Atom is not affected.
Dad – ATOM – Miniature Poodle
Atom is our handsome miniature poodle. He has an amazing coat that is so soft, and the color is so pretty. He has the best confirmation, such long legs! Atom is a super playful boy; he loves to run and jump. He enjoys other dogs and get’s along great with everyone. Atom weighs 25lbs and is 18″ at his shoulders.
Atom’s Health testing is complete, OFA Hips are Good, OFA Elbows, Heart, Thyroid and Patellas are all Normal. His Genetic Panel for Poodles is all clear.
Harper, mom
Goldendoodle
About Harper
Mom – HARPER – F1 Mini Goldendoodle
Harper is our loveable Mini Goldendoodle. Harper is a gentle girl, she’s very sweet and docile. Her puppies are wonderful and really fun to raise. Harper weighs 30lbs and is 18″ tall at her shoulders.
Harper’s Health testing is complete, OFA Hips are Good, OFA Elbows, Heart and Patellas are all Normal. Her Genetic Panel for Goldendoodles is all clear.
Mr. Big, dad
Goldendoodle
About Mr. Big
Mr. Big is a male Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tara decided to make him part of their program. Tara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Tweed, mom
Goldendoodle
About Tweed
Tweed is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tara decided to make her part of their program. Tara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ariel, mom
Goldendoodle
About Ariel
Ariel is our happy-go-lucky standard poodle girl. She is the largest poodle girl we have in our program. She has a calm demeanor, loves to go for walks in the woods and to check out the pond to see what's in there.
She weighs 55lbs and stands 23″ tall at her shoulders.
Health testing is complete – OFA Hips are Good, OFA Elbows, Heart and Patellas are all Normal. Her Genetic Panel for Poodles is all clear via Paw Print Genetics.
Tanner, dad
Goldendoodle
About Tanner
Tanner is our ever amusing F1 English Goldendoodle boy. He is the sweetest, bestest boy! His puppies are amazing and just the sweetest. His Hips are OFA good, his elbows are OFA normal, his Patellas are OFA normal and his Heart is OFA normal. His genetic panel is clear for all goldendoodle diseases.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +12 more.
Janie, mom
Goldendoodle
About Janie
Janie is sweet as sugar. She is a quiet girl and the best mom ever. She has OFA testing and genetic testing on file.
James, dad
Goldendoodle
About James
James is the most amazing poodle we've ever had. He has been the sire to our petite litters for the past 10 years. He has all his OFA testing and genetic testing on file. He has the happiest personality and passes this to his puppies.
Margo, mom
Poodle
About Margo
Margo is our small standard poodle, her coloring is really neat, she has a mix of browns, black, white and sable coloring in her coat.
Margo is a smart girl. She is a sweet-natured poodle. Typical poodle personality: funny, happy, loving, well-mannered, and regal. She weighs 40 pounds and stands 20 inches tall at her shoulders. She is AKC Registered. Her coat is plush and thick, her build is short and stocky.
Margo’s Health testing is complete – OFA Hips are Excellent, OFA Elbows, Heart and Patellas are all Normal. Her Genetic Panel for Poodles is clear via Paw Print Genetics
Rummy, dad
Goldendoodle
About Rummy
Rummy is our amazingly sweet F1 Miniature Goldendoodle boy. He loves to be held and cuddled, he is the most loving boy I’ve ever met. He is a social butterfly and makes fast friends with everyone he meets.
Rummy has a beautiful auburn colored wavy coat and a black button nose. He weighs 28lbs and stands 20″ at his shoulders.
He is the Dad of our F1b Miniature Goldendoodle puppies.
Rummy’s Health testing is complete, OFA Hips are Fair, OFA Elbows, OFA Heart, OFA Thyroid and OFA Patellas are all Normal. His Genetic Panel for Goldendoodles is clear via Embark.
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 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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.