Baker Kennels

  • Mechanicsviile, VA
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Diane B., the breeder behind Baker Kennels located in Mechanicsviile, VA. We're a family-owned program with over 53 years of experience! All of our dogs and puppies are hand-raised in our home with love. As responsible breeders, we take our role seriously. We keep a variety of factors in mind when choosing dogs to breed, including health, temperament, and complementary traits, so that puppies can inherit the best of both parents. We would be thrilled to introduce you to the puppy of your dreams!

Q. & A. with Diane

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Poodle puppies are toy size. Cockapoo puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Chihuahua puppies include smooth and long coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Cocker Spaniel puppies include brown white and tan, black and white, black white and tan, and black. Yorkshire Terrier puppies include black and gold and black and tan. Yorkipoo puppies include silver, black, and black and tan. Poodle puppies include apricot and black. Cockapoo puppies include black white and tan, black and white, and black and tan. Chihuahua puppies include black, chocolate, cream, fawn, fawn and white, black and white, black and tan, and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Diane

Diane 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 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes the generation, AKC Registration, First round of Vaccinations & deworming, Puppy socialization. Holds puppy for you. Case by Case possible refund.”

Contract & health guarantee

Diane 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 Diane 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 Diane directly.

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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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Mechanicsviile, VA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Richmond Airport (Byrd Field)

More about Diane

  • Club memberships

    Diane is a member of Chihuahua Club of America Inc, The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, The Poodle Club of America, and French Bulldog Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Diane has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

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

Diane is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Baker Kennels 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

Yorkshire Terrier

French Bulldog

Chihuahua

Parent health testing

Chihuahua

Cockapoo

Cocker Spaniel

Toy Poodle

Yorkipoo

Yorkshire Terrier

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Baker Kennels 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 Chihuahuas.

  • 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.

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