Gardner Lane Puppies
Upcoming litters
Planned Cavapoo litter
Due Mar. 2026
Expected Cavapoo litter
Due June 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Nolan S., the breeder behind Gardner Lane Puppies located in Mapleton, 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
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Poppy
Went homeFemale
Luna
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Navy Blue Boy (Tri-color)
Went homeMale
Orange Collar Boy (Merle)
Went homeMale
Hunter Green Collar (Bi-color)
Went homeMale
Yellow Collar - Girl
Went homeFemale
Orange Collar - Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Collar - Boy
Went homeMale
White Collar - Boy
Went homeMale
Red Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Green Collar - Boy
Went homeMale
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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Nolan partners with them to find the best puppy match.
"After the approved application. Typically, a picking day is at 1 week old for those on a waiting list."
Price
"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.
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
- 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nolan.
Breeder's location
Meet in Mapleton, IL
4468 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport
4332 miles away
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Meet in Chicago, IL
4327 miles away
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More about Nolan
Nolan has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Nolan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Nolan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
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
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Nolan to bring home their puppies.
Michael A.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
Nolan and his wonderful family provided a playful, healthy well adapted and cared for puppy. Pip came to us with a starter of puppy food, a blanket with the scent of her siblings and mamma, and even a doggy bed to make the long drive home more comfortable. I especially appreciated Nolan’s quick response to the questions I had in the adoption process. And Good Dog made the transaction and communication a snap.
