Dapper Dales
Meet the breeder
I'm Darien L., the breeder behind Dapper Dales located in Saint Johns, MI. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! Our love for our dogs pushed us to begin breeding. We love to see the results of our efforts in the sweet, happy, and healthy puppies that we’re able to share with others.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 8 - Light Blue
Went homeFemale
Girl 6 - Purple
Went homeFemale
Girl 5 - Yellow
Went homeFemale
Girl 7 - Light Pink
Went homeFemale
Girl 3 - Pink
Went homeFemale
Girl 4 - Grey
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Darien
Darien 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
Contract & health guarantee
Darien 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 Darien 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 Darien directly.
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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Darien.
Breeder's location
Meet in Saint Johns, MI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport
More about Darien
Darien has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Darien was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Darien is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dapper Dales 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
Jax, dad
Airedale Terrier
About Jax
Jax is a male Airedale Terrier about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Darien decided to make him part of their program. Darien 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.
Great health testing
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Ember, mom
Airedale Terrier
About Ember
Ember is a female Airedale Terrier over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darien decided to make her part of their program. Darien 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.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Great level
Dapper Dales 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 Airedale Terriers.
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 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
