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Northernwoods Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Michaela L., the breeder behind Northernwoods Kennel located in Wadena, MN. We cherish our dogs and pups, and we do everything possible to ensure that they get the best lives. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to socialization and care, to placing them with loving families. Our pups are AKC registered.
Q. & A. with Michaela
What makes your program special?
Pups are born and raised in our home. AKC registration is submitted and paid for by us. We microchip, deworm, vaccinate, introduce to water, gunshots, wings and retrieving. We health test, hunt, and compete our dogs. Our pups are incredibly well socialized, and we do our best to put the odds in the favor of our pups and their new families.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Michaela
Michaela 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a health guarantee, copies of all parents health tests, AKC registration and submission, deworming, vaccinations and being microchipped. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or gender. Military, police, ems, and firefighters receive a discount as a thank you to their service.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michaela 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 Michaela 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 Michaela 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michaela.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Wadena, MN
4368 miles away
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More about Michaela
Michaela has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Michaela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Michaela’s links
Michaela is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Northernwoods 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
Parent dogs
Clark, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Clark
Dock senior title-NADD Dock elite title- UKC Dock master title -NADD will be finishing his SH and/or HR title this summer
Missy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Missy
Missy is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michaela decided to make her part of their program. Michaela 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
Great level
Northernwoods 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 Labrador Retrievers.
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.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
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).
