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Good Shepherd Homestead
Meet the breeder
I'm Michelle S., the breeder behind Good Shepherd Homestead located in Waco, TX. Our dogs are bred with a calm temperament in mind, beautiful colors, intelligence and health. We are dedicated to providing our families with healthy loving pets.
Q. & A. with Michelle
Why did you start breeding?
A friend of mine used to breed and she had wonderful, beautiful dogs. She shared the process and information with me and I decided to give it a try.What makes your program special?
We raise our dogs in a loving environment where they dogs are treated with respect, care and a lot of human socialization. They will be in the process of being potty trained and crate trained before they leave. They also go through Puppy Culture Program.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Cavapoo puppies are miniature size. Poodle 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 are apricot. 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.
Darin
Went homeMale
Boris
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Michelle
Michelle 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 $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes immunization, deworming if needed, & puppy socialization. All puppies are the same price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle directly.
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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
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michelle.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Waco, TX
1215 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
1162 miles away
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More about Michelle
Michelle has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months
Michelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Michelle’s links
Michelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Good Shepherd Homestead 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
Poodle
Cavapoo
Sonny, dad
Poodle
About Sonny
Sonny is a sweet heart. He loves his humans and enjoys following them around as their companion. He enjoys running around 3 acres of land & rolling in the grass. He's a beautiful apricot color and is a mini poodle weighing 15lbs.
Good health testing
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Prescious, mom
Poodle
About Prescious
Prescious is a sweet mini party poodle. She loves to cuddle, is quiet, patient, and really smart. She loves to hang out with us and sit on our laps. She also enjoys running around on our property while visiting our larger dogs. She is a mini poodle that weighs 11lbs.
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Teddy, dad
Cavapoo
About Teddy
Teddy is super chill and sweet. He had the calmest disposition and is super smart. He learned tricks easily and gets super excited when you have a great and ate working with him. He loves attention but isn't overly pushy. He enjoys sitting on our laps, walking outside and playing. He prefers to avoid the larger dogs since he is so small but he gets along fine with them.
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Parent health testing
Cavapoo
Miniature Poodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Good Shepherd Homestead 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Michelle to bring home their puppies.
Ryan O.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
Michelle from Good Dog Homestead raises the cutest and healthiest puppies in the area. She’s a breeder that definitely emphasizes quality over quantity, and this was super important to us. Today’s vet visit proved that our Cavapoo puppy is super healthy and appears to have great genetics. 10/10 - thank you so much, Michelle!
