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.
Marta
Went home
Female
Friedrich
Went home
Male
Kurt
Went home
Male
Rolf
Went home
Male
Louisa
Went home
Female
Brigitta
Went home
Female
Liesl
Went home
Female
Laura
Went home
Female
Mary
Went home
Female
Carrie
Went home
Female
Group Photo
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
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.
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
Marinda, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Marinda
Marinda is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Diane decided to make her part of their program. Diane 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.
Brody, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Brody
Brody is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Diane decided to make him part of their program. Diane 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.
Yoda, mom
French Bulldog
About Yoda
Yoda is a female French Bulldog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Diane decided to make her part of their program. Diane 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.
Buster, dad
French Bulldog
About Buster
Buster is a male French Bulldog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Diane decided to make him part of their program. Diane 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.
Lucy, mom
Chihuahua
About Lucy
Lucy is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Diane decided to make her part of their program. Diane 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.
Charger, dad
Chihuahua
About Charger
AKC - Smooth Coat Male - Black and Tan spotted on white.
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.