I'm Kelley W., the breeder behind Nation Goldendoodles located in Maquoketa, IA. It is our goal to produce adorable, affectionate Goldendoodle puppies and poodles that are healthy, well-tempered, and make wonderful companions. We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of a Golden doodle or poodle with other individuals and families! We breed our golden doodles and poodle for health, temperament, intelligence, and color. They are home raised, nurtured, and loved by us until they go to their new homes.
Q. & A. with Kelley
Why did you start breeding?
We have been breeding Golden doodles since 2018. We love this breed and cannot imagine our lives without them. We know that you will fall in love with them too.
What makes your program special?
We do all we can to prepare our puppies to meet their future family's needs. Our Golden doodles and poodles go through extensive health testing and cognitive development skill training. We strive to breed puppies that can be with you while jogging, going on walks , laying on the couch, kayaking, swimming or participating in an agility trial. Our versatile Golden doodles and poodles can go anywhere and make great companions or service animals.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include miniature, medium, and standard sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, apricot, red, chocolate, black, phantom, merle, and parti. 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.
Rolo
Went home
Male
Whatchamacallit
Went home
Female
Oreo
Went home
Male
Hershey's
Went home
Female
Kit Kat
Went home
Female
Twix
Went home
Female
Snickers
Went home
Male
Milky Way
Went home
Female
3 Musketeer
Went home
Male
Reese’s
Went home
Male
Tater
Reserved
Female
Turkey
Reserved
Female
Wishbone
Reserved
Female
Feast
Reserved
Male
Gravy
Reserved
Female
Yam
Reserved
Female
Marley
Went home
Male
Hadley
Went home
Female
Herkie
Went home
Male
Susie
Went home
Female
Maple
Went home
Female
Hank
Went home
Male
Coco
Went home
Female
Tank
Went home
Male
Boy Remmington
Went home
Male
Weston
Went home
Male
Hooligan
Went home
Male
Rowan
Went home
Male
Lucky charm
Went home
Male
Emerald
Went home
Female
Jameson
Went home
Male
Clover
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Kelley
Kelley 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 non-refundable deposit and between $1,750 - $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This price includes health guarantee, first rounds of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization, as well as CNS training , crate training , and green grass training. All puppies are require a $250 dollar deposit. they are the same, regardless of size, color and sex.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kelley 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 Kelley 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 Kelley directly.
Nation Goldendoodles 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
Kelley W.
Litter update on 07 Dec. •
Fully belly’s and they are asleep🥰
Vegas and Willow's litter
Kelley W.
Litter update on 07 Dec. •
Full belly ❤️
Vegas and Willow's litter
Kelley W.
Litter update on 07 Dec. •
5 weeks old today . They all got their collars changed and they don’t know what to think about the new ones . They are growing up so fast 🩷💙
Vegas and Willow's litter
Kelley W.
Litter update on 01 Dec. •
A picture of how adorable each and everyone of them are . Such a beautiful litter
Vegas and Willow's litter
Kelley W.
Litter update on 30 Nov. •
This video is just to cute to not share ! Our little one loves each and every one of the puppies 🐶 🎁🐶
Vegas and Willow's litter
Kelley W.
Litter update on 30 Nov. •
4 weeks old today ❤️🎁 each of them are getting such a cute personality. The best presents under a tree 🐶
Vegas and Willow's litter
Kelley W.
Litter update on 25 Nov. •
The final 3 , two boys and one girl . 3 weeks old just in time for Christmas 🎅🏽
Vegas and Willow's litter
Kelley W.
Program update on 19 Nov. •
I just can’t get over how adorable each and every one of them are . They are the best Christmas gifts 🎁
Kelley W.
Program update on 18 Nov. •
2 weeks old and their eyes are now open 🥰 they are on the move now
Kelley W.
Litter update on 15 Nov. •
A little update. I am obsessed with their picture’s . 🩷💙🐶 Just in time for Christmas 🎅🏽
Vegas and Willow's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Goldendoodle
Poodle
Willow, mom
Goldendoodle
About Willow
Willow is an amazing goldendoodle with curly , non shedding fur! She is extremely intelligent and loves to spend time with her family ! She loves to please her humans and will spend all day cuddling on the couch or at your feet. She is silly and loves to make her family laugh she is full of love
Uploaded health tests
Brucellosis.
Bubbles, mom
Poodle
About Bubbles
Meet Bubbles , her beautiful white color, she is the sweetest girl , loves to be around the kids , loves other animals and loves to go on walks , she is AKC registered
Willow, mom
Goldendoodle
About Willow
Willow is a female Goldendoodle over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kelley decided to make her part of their program. Kelley 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Nation Goldendoodles 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.
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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Kelley to bring home their puppies.
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Tara L.
Verified owner · June 2025
We highly recommend this breeder. Kelley with Nation Goldendoodles was great throughout the puppy adoption process. She was very responsive and helpful. We loved the updates as time went by until pick up day came. Our puppy was obvisously cared for in the way you would hope for, providing the proper love and attention. We are so happy and in love with our new baby, he is such a good boy! Thank you so much Kelley!!
Yours kindly, Brad and Tara
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Sara W.
Verified owner · June 2025
Kelley was responsive and kept us in the loop about updates on our puppy while we were waiting till pick up day. Kelly was amazing to work with as she is really passionate and caring about making sure the puppies are well taken care of and healthy. Working with her has been a really great experience and in the end we have our new fur baby that has made our home and hearts full again after four years of loosing one of our fur babies. Didn’t think we would ever get another dog but just seeing him was something that stood out as take me home. I’m so thankful for coming across Kelley and her making everything work out for us. Thank you so much!
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.