Iowadoodles2love

Nicole S.

Breeder of Goldendoodles and Bernedoodles

  • Ankeny, IA
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Max (Boy 2)

Ready now

1 year old · Male

Lucy (Yellow2)

Ready now

1 year old · Female

Milo (Green3)

Ready now

1 year old · Male

Loki (Purple6)

Ready now

1 year old · Female

Marley (Blue5)

Ready now

1 year old · Male

Maisie (Red4)

Ready now

1 year old · Female

Luna (G1)

Ready now

1 year old · Female

Maple (Girl 5)

Ready now

1 year old · Female

Upcoming litters

Beau
Belle

Expected Bernedoodle litter

Due July 2026

Ready Aug. 29

Meet the breeder

I'm Nicole S., the breeder behind Iowadoodles2love located in Ankeny, IA. Our Doodles are part of our families. They are social, highly trainable, non-shedding, hypoallergenic; bred for health & temperament with a focus on conformism, athleticism, & intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with happy, healthy doodles.

Q. & A. with Nicole

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My goldendoodle's demeanor and skillsets. From hunting/herding to working in the service field to those with disabilities or medical alerts. We went through training, genetic testing and the characteristics prevailed.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our dogs are family. We know about our dogs. Its breed, its breeding standard and its pedigree. We evaluate characteristics: health, vitality, temperament, working ability, intelligence, & structure to determine quality and overall health. We ensure after Health testing's; our puppies go to an owner that can/will provide the same love and devotion and always have an open door to our family pups.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Goldendoodle puppies include petite, miniature, and medium sizes. Bernedoodle puppies include tiny and mini sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Goldendoodle puppies include cream, apricot, red, chocolate, black, and parti. Bernedoodle puppies include brown, red, sable, black, black and white, and tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Nicole

Nicole has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Nicole partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take care in placing pups and matching them with the right families. Puppies can be initially matched based on choice with screening. However, at 4 weeks they will be evaluated by personality and temperature to ensure each family fits and has chosen properly. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $300 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes Health guarantee, Vet check/record, first round of vaccinations, deworming, fleece with littermates' scent, puppy socialization human/dog, neurostim & basic potty training. All of our puppies (each generation) are same price regardless of color or size. Includes first shots, & deworming. Pet only unless specifically stated.”

Contract & health guarantee

Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nicole.

Breeder's location

Meet in Ankeny, IA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Des Moines Airport

Meet in Iowa City, IA

More about Nicole

  • Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Nicole’s links

Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Iowadoodles2love 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Goldendoodle

Bernese Mountain Dog

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Nicole to bring home their puppies.

  • Mike & Karen D.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Molly our petite goldendoodle is a healthy energetic loving puppy which shows Nicole does a great job preparing her puppies for new homes. Three days in & no potty accidents inside house!!! Molly weighed in at 5 lbs 2 ounces yesterday at her vet check. Typical puppy, doesn't want to be very far away from you, Velcro should have been her name.

    brenna r.

    Verified owner · May 2026

      • +4

    Nicole was wonderful to work with! She was very helpful and knowledgeable about her puppies. Whenever I had a question, she responded quickly and was always happy to help. She made the entire process smooth and enjoyable, and I felt confident knowing I could reach out to her with any concerns. We are absolutely in love with our puppy! He has adjusted so well and already knows many commands, which shows the time and care that went into raising him before he came home. We had a great experience and would highly recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a wonderful puppy.

    James R.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

      • +5

    Nicole was great to work with. When I saw girl 3’s photo, I feel in love with her. I just followed the procedure through good dog. Nicole answered any questions I had. The pick of my new puppy went great and quickly. Luna is now 2 years old. She is a genuine treat as a companion. She is sweet, playful, smart and responds well to commands off leash, which is most of the time. We live next to a large mowed meadow. She has a 1 1/2 year old golden retriever boyfriend. They play well together. When her friend isn’t available, Luna loves to catch frisbee. I have to say she is the best dog I have ever had. I love her dearly.

  • Pamela J.

    Verified owner · June 2026

      • +4

    Getting a dog has always been a dream of ours, but 2 full time jobs left very little time to provide proper care. We both retired and began to get serious about adding a dog to our family. Research was a BIG tool in the dog search. We concentrated on a breed of dog that could bring joy, love, and powerful companionship to our years ahead. Nicole won our hearts, especially her background in breeding and careful care of the puppies. We messaged her and back and forth conversations proved to us she was a breeder we could trust. Our 7 month old golden doodle was adopted at 7 weeks, and we could not stop admiring and loving our puppy. We named our puppy Lexi and our love continues to grow each and every day. Nicole provided care and feeding guidelines that have helped us manage and love our puppy each and every day. The perfect puppy is thriving, and we could not be happier. Pamela and James Joggerst

    Samantha V.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Nicole was very responsive and easy to work with! We love our little mini golden doodle, she is precious 💖

    Betty S.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Hi Nicole, things are going well. We have changed her name to Duchess. She has acclimated very well, she is a very good eater and gaining weight, potty training is very good, sit and kisses commands are good, leave command is a problem because love of food, loves to go for short walks. Biting is our biggest problem.

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