I'm Nolan S., the breeder behind Gardner Lane Puppies located in Peoria Heights, IL. Family-owned hobby breeder. We have 7 moms, between three families. We strive to provide happy, healthy pets that will be adopted to approved homes. The goal we set and which I believe is still the most important, is to produce healthy puppies that make a well-rounded character in an adult dog.
Q. & A. with Nolan
Why did you start breeding?
My mother raised Mastiffs growing up. I loved all the work, play, and loving on the puppies that helped me through my emotions of childhood. My sister is a vet tech and helped us pick out our first puppy Arrie! Since then we have added 3 more dogs into our lives, Maddie, Nikki, and Ivy! We find joy in taking them hiking, for walks, and taking them to dog school!
What makes your program special?
We make sure our puppies only go to approved families, we also make sure they have a good start on potty training with getting them on a schedule to go outside! We also make sure they are used to being around children and "loved on by tiny hands". We give them tons of attention and take them to the vet when. They are 6 weeks old for a health check-up, shots, and deworming.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Cavapoo puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Cavapoo puppies include apricot and red. Whoodle puppies are wheaten. 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.
Boy 2
Reserved
Male
Girl 1
Reserved
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Poppy
Went home
Female
Luna
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Navy Blue Boy (Tri-color)
Went home
Male
Orange Collar Boy (Merle)
Went home
Male
Hunter Green Collar (Bi-color)
Went home
Male
Yellow Collar - Girl
Went home
Female
Orange Collar - Boy
Went home
Male
Blue Collar - Boy
Went home
Male
White Collar - Boy
Went home
Male
Red Collar Girl
Went home
Female
Green Collar - Boy
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Nolan
Nolan 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 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“We take deposits after your puppy has been picked out. This takes place when the puppies are 1 week old.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nolan 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 Nolan 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 Nolan directly.
Gardner Lane Puppies 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
Nolan S.
Litter update on 26 Dec. 2024 •
4 puppies are still available. 3 boys and 1 girl. Let us know if you're interested!
Bentley and Roxy's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Poodle
Cavapoo
Fiona, mom
Poodle
About Fiona
Fiona is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nolan decided to make her part of their program. Nolan 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.
Jewels, mom
Cavapoo
About Jewels
Jewel is a miniature poodle and is 7 lbs. Jewel lives locally, in Morton Illinois.
Rilla, mom
Poodle
About Rilla
Rilla is a Red abstract purebred miniature poodle. She weighs 7 lbs. She loves going swimming and going for long walks with her humans. She is health tested and cleared of genetic disease.
Millie, mom
Poodle
About Millie
Millie is a playful girl that loves to play fetch. She is gentle with our children and the best hiking partner.
Willow, mom
Cavapoo
About Willow
Willow is an F1 Cavapoo. She weighs 27 lbs. Willow lives locally, in Chillicothe, Illinois.
Roxy, mom
Poodle
About Roxy
Roxy is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nolan decided to make her part of their program. Nolan 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.
Bailey, mom
Poodle
About Bailey
Bailey is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nolan decided to make her part of their program. Nolan 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.
Parent health testing
Cavapoo
Whoodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Gardner Lane Puppies 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 Cavapoos.
Wisdom 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).