Boxcar Doodles and Poodles

Nikki S.

Breeder of Labradoodles, Sheepadoodles, and Aussiedoodles

  • Adams, NE ·
  • Responds within an hour

Upcoming litters

Bruce
Chloe

Expected Aussiedoodle litter

Due Aug. 2026

Ready Nov. 8

Meet the breeder

I'm Nikki S., the breeder behind Boxcar Doodles and Poodles located in Adams, NE. Welcome to Boxcar Doodles & Poodles, where every pup is a cherished passenger on the journey of life. 🐾 We're committed to breeding happy, healthy, and well-socialized doodles that become beloved members of their forever families. At Boxcar Doodles, we prioritize the well-being of our furry passengers. That's why all our breeding dogs are health tested to ensure they meet the highest standards of genetic health and temperament. We believe that a solid foundation of health testing leads to a lifetime of wagging tails and wet kisses. Our passion for doodles extends beyond just breeding. We're dedicated to providing ongoing support and guidance to our puppy families, helping them navigate the exciting adventure of puppy parenthood. Join us at Boxcar Doodles and experience the joy of bringing home a loving companion who's been raised with care and dedication. 🚂🐶 Let's embark on this journey together!

Q. & A. with Nikki

  • What makes your program special?

    I focus on socializing and desensitizing our puppies so they can be the best new members of your family! We follow a puppy curriculum based on Puppy Culture and Badass Breeder.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Labradoodle puppies are standard size. Aussiedoodle puppies include toy and mini sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our Labradoodle puppies include merle, apricot, black, and blue. Aussiedoodle puppies include blue merle and black phantom. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Nikki

Nikki 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.

Nikki 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 7 weeks old.

“We do things a little differently than volume breeders, our priority is placing each puppy in the right home for their temperament, energy level, and future lifestyle fit. For this reason, we don’t open individual puppy selection based on photos. Instead, we evaluate puppies through our structured development program, including: ✔ Early Neurological Stimulation & Early Scent Introduction ✔ Weekly observations and development notes ✔ Continual temperament evaluations ✔ Daily handling exercises, socialization and desensitization Once we know who each puppy truly is, we work with families in waitlist order to match them with a puppy that fits their goals and lifestyle. 📌 Puppy matching occurs at 6–7 weeks This ensures families don’t choose simply from pictures, they choose the pup who is confident, stable, and the very best match for their family. We don’t sell puppies… we place future family members. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes my health guarantee, first vaccinations and deworming. All puppies are raised on a socialization and desensitization curriculum.”

Contract & health guarantee

Nikki 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 Nikki 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 Nikki 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
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Adams, NE

1014 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Kansas City Airport (was Mid-Continent )

922 miles away

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Meet in Des Moines, IA

867 miles away

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More about Nikki

  • Nikki has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Nikki was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Nikki’s links

Nikki is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Boxcar Doodles and Poodles 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Poodle

Australian Shepherd

Old English Sheepdog

Labradoodle

Parent health testing

Aussiedoodle

Labradoodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Boxcar Doodles and Poodles 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 Aussiedoodles.

  • Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Full Embark Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)

    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 Nikki to bring home their puppies.

  • Brooke R.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    We truly cannot say enough good things about our experience with Nikki. From the very beginning, it was clear that her program is built on intention, knowledge, and a genuine love for what she does. We spent a significant amount of time researching breeders, focusing on health testing, temperament, structure, and ethical practices, and Nikki consistently stood out. The thought and care she puts into pairing each puppy with the right family gave us so much confidence in the process. Her communication is exceptional. The weekly litter updates were something we genuinely looked forward to. They weren’t just updates, they showed how closely each puppy was being observed, handled, and understood. It was clear from day one that these puppies are raised with purpose, not just care. And there were some great puppy silliness videos mixed in that added to the anticipation of welcoming home our new pup! ❤️ We especially appreciated the use of Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and the intentional early socialization. You can see the impact of that foundation already. We ultimately flew across the country to bring Orion home, and we would do it again without hesitation. That alone speaks volumes about the level of trust we had in Nikki and her program. What stood out most was her thoughtful matching process. Orion is so perfectly aligned with our family. It genuinely feels like he was handpicked for us. He’s confident, affectionate, curious, and already showing that people-focused temperament we were hoping for (plus a little “furry potato meets Tasmanian devil” energy that keeps us laughing daily). If you’re looking for a breeder who prioritizes health, temperament, ethical practices, and lifelong support, Nikki is truly exceptional. We are incredibly grateful for her and would recommend her wholeheartedly.

    Scott B.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Nikki and Boxcar Doodles and Poodles. She truly made our Christmas dream come true by bringing the most wonderful puppy into our family. From the very beginning, she was incredibly attentive, answered messages quickly, and made sure we felt supported every step of the way. She went above and beyond to help acclimate our puppy and set her up for success in his new home. It’s clear she genuinely cares about her dogs and the families they go to. We are so grateful and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a loving, responsible breeder.

    Talya B.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Nikki was amazing. She was so responsive, knowledgeable, and compassionate about the puppies. She thought of things I would never think to think about. We are 100% pleased with our baby. We got from her. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a Labradoodle in the future. I can’t express any words how thankful we are for her and her family.

  • BD

    Brett D.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Nikki was amazing! We purchased a beautiful and sweet AussieDoodle girl. The communication and updates with pictures, videos, status of the pups, what they are doing, what she is doing with them for socialization, training, etc. She is doing what she was meant to do! Our puppy is awesome and I know Nikki invests all of her love and energy into ensuring a happy and healthy puppy. We will definitely be going to Nikki again if we decide to add another puppy to our family.

    TG

    Tim G.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

      • +4

    Nikki from Boxcar Doodles was absolutely incredible to work with. We lost first Labradoodle, two years ago and I felt it was time to look for another. I knew what I wanted and through Good Dog, I was able to communicate directly with Nikki and get a feel for her as a person and to be honest, I could not be any happier with my experience with her. She gave me more time than she needed to, she explained all the details about their processes up to and including pick up/delivery. The trust was immediately established. Let's talk about a minute about the updates: Nikki posted pictures and videos daily, sometimes multiple times a day. You could see the area were the dogs were kept, where they played and their living conditions probably could not have been more perfect. Over the holidays, she posted pictures of all the dogs being handled by family members gathered at their house for the holidays. Everyone was happy and the dogs had to love it. I was apprehensive about going on line dog shopping but I immediately was comfortable with Nikki. What an absolutely wonderful and caring person. You can immediately tell, she breeds dogs because she loves them and she gets a tremendous amount of joy from raising the pups until they go to their forever homes. Without a doubt, I would highly recommend Nikki and Boxcar Doodles. Tim G.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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