Maine Backwoods Kennel
- Appleton, ME
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned Golden Retriever litter
Due Aug. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Nicole M., the breeder behind Maine Backwoods Kennel located in Appleton, ME. We raise our dogs with love in our home. We have high expectations for our pups and strive to put each one into a loving family. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
Q. & A. with Nicole
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies include brown and gray and chestnut and gray. 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 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 1 (moose)
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
Black Collar
Went homeMale
Purple, White Collar
Went homeFemale
Pink,Blue Collar
Went homeFemale
Red,Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Yellow Collar
Went homeFemale
Yellow, Orange collar
Went homeMale
Green Collar
Went homeMale
Blue Collar
Went homeMale
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.
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
“Price includes, first set of shots, deworming, tail docked, dewclaws removed. Food to go home with. Akc paperwork.. Holds your spot for a pup. Covers Dewclaws, tails, food, akc paperwork.”
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.
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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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nicole.
Breeder's location
Meet in Appleton, ME
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
Meet in Scarborough, ME
More about Nicole
Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Maine Backwoods Kennel 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
Nicole M.
Program update on 14 Dec 2025 •Breeding with Sammy and Rhaenyra. Estimated whelp day is 2/12. We’ll get an ultrasound early January to confirm
Nicole M.
Program update on 26 Sept 2025 •Planned Breeding with Sammy & Rhaenyra middle of November
Nicole M.
Litter update on 06 Mar 2025 •
Cooper and Rhaenyra's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Rhaenyra, mom
Golden Retriever
About Rhaenyra
Rhaenyra, sweet girl. Willing to please. Quick learner, loves to swim and retrieve.
Good health testing
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +3 more.Ivy, mom
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
About Ivy
Ivy is a female Wirehaired Pointing Griffon over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole 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.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Maine Backwoods Kennel 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.
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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
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).
