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Mesquite Kennels
- Abilene, TX
Meet the breeder
I'm Taylor R., the breeder behind Mesquite Kennels located in Abilene, TX. Our mission is to raise healthy, happy, adorable Goldendoodle and Poodle puppies and connect loving families with their new best friend! Raising puppies has been so much fun, although we take our role in raising them seriously. Breeding has helped us share the joy of our dogs with other families.
Q. & A. with Taylor
Why did you start breeding?
I (Taylor) grew up breeding Golden Retrievers. I absolutely love the breed and have a lot of good memories of growing up breeding. We fell in love with Poodles and Goldendoodles over the years and I've always wanted my kids to have the same experiences I had growing up. We also love being a part of sharing quality Goldendoodles and Poodles with others!What makes your program special?
We are a family with allergies and have found hypoallergenic dogs allow us to have our furry family members without all the allergy related sickness. We love to offer the same for others! We've invested in quality dogs to better the breed, and have a high value on early training and preparation of our puppies to help the transition to their forever homes go as well as possible!What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Goldendoodle puppies include medium and standard sizes. Poodle puppies are standard size. Sizes 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.
Brown Girl
Went homeFemale
Brown/White Male
Went homeMale
Tan Girl
Went homeFemale
White/Tan Girl
Went homeMale
White/Light Tan Male
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Champ
Went homeMale
Cooper
Went homeMale
CoCo
Went homeMale
Charlie
Went homeMale
Cash
Went homeMale
Chunk
Went homeMale
Callie
Went homeFemale
Cinnamon
Went homeFemale
Duncan
Went homeMale
Darlin’
Went homeFemale
Elvis
Went homeMale
Evan
Went homeMale
Esther
Went homeFemale
Ellie
Went homeFemale
Erik
Went homeMale
Edgar
Went homeMale
Everest
Went homeFemale
Ender
Went homeMale
Eva
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Taylor
Taylor 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 $250 deposit and between $750 - $1,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes a vet check, first round of vaccines, and a one-year health guarantee. The deposit is refundable if we find a replacement buyer before the scheduled pick-up date. If it takes longer to find the puppy a new home, we use that deposit to continue to care for the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor 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
- 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
- Initial potty training
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Taylor.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Abilene, TX
5247 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
5128 miles away
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Meet in Dallas, TX
5129 miles away
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More about Taylor
Taylor has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Taylor was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Taylor’s links
Taylor is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mesquite Kennels 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
Taylor R.
Litter update on 17 Aug. •A couple of videos of the pups playing in their new space and eating some softened dog food.
Maverick and Maple's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Goldendoodle
Poodle
Maple, mom
Goldendoodle
About Maple
Maple is the sweetest dog we've ever met! She's definitely companion oriented and loves being around her people. It's been fun to see that transfer to her love and care for her pups in her first litter.
Aliyah, mom
Poodle
About Aliyah
Beautiful small red standard poodle! Aliyah is good tempered, well trained, and a proper lady! Health Tested and clear! Also clear on hips and elbows with OFA.
Maverick, dad
Poodle
About Maverick
Maverick is a fun loving, adventure seeking, and happy dog! He's been health tested and cleared!
Parent health testing
Goldendoodle
Standard Poodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Mesquite Kennels 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 Goldendoodles.
Full Embark 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 Taylor to bring home their puppies.
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Leilani W.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Taylor and his wife were incredible! We enjoyed every minute of our experience. He was quick to respond and to answer any questions we have! We will definitely be using Mesquite Kennels for our next little!
Mia M.
Verified owner · May 2025
Taylor was very easy to work with and educated on all aspects of his dogs! They shared lots of photos of the pups!
Chelsea Z.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Taylor was so responsive and knowledgeable about their dogs. He sent detailed messages about the dogs along with pictures until they were ready for pick up. Our dog has the sweetest demeanor and has adjusted well. I feel that is because Taylor and his family make sure to prepare them well for the transition. We had a great experience with Taylor!
Ramon J.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Taylor was very helpful , polite, and quick with responses throughout the process. Isabella is a great puppy, healthy, great temperament, fast learner, not to mention beautiful!!
