I'm Dianne W., the breeder behind In The Wren's Nest located in Gaylord, MI. Ensuring to produce puppies that are exemplary representations of the breed with a large focus on temperament, conformation and nice solid black coats, We have been breeding and showing our dogs since 2009. Vet and groomer reference required. AKC Breeder of Merit.
Q. & A. with Dianne
Why did you start breeding?
Have loved the breed since the 80's and showed Arabian horses for that long as well. The movement of the Standard Poodle is as beautiful and graceful of the Arabs. My first and heart dog was Nipigon Mukwa. He finished with a Group 1
What makes your program special?
Breed only 1 litter a year, health testing of both need to be done. Loving homes and repeat clients is very important
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Dianne
Dianne 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 between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes UTD vaccinations, health guarantee, AKC registration, puppy socialization. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Dianne 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 Dianne 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 Dianne directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dianne.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Gaylord, MI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
More about Dianne
Club memberships
Dianne is a member of Mid Michigan Poodle Club.
Dianne has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Dianne was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Dianne is a trusted Good Dog breeder
In The Wren's Nest 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
Meka, mom
Poodle
About Meka
Beautiful white bitch with lots of personality, loves toys, long walks, and to be with you every moment.
Great health testing
Sebaceous Adenitis (SA), von Willebrand Disease II (vWD II), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
In The Wren's Nest 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 Standard Poodles.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Sebaceous Adenitis (SA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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.