Red Bayou Kennels, LLC

Michele W.

Breeder of Poodles

Mendenhall, MS

Meet the breeder

I'm Michele W., the breeder behind Red Bayou Kennels, LLC located in Mendenhall, MS. Having dogs in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best! We put a great deal of effort into raising our litters to ensure our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.

Q. & A. with Michele

Why did you start breeding?
A great friend of mine breeds shih tzu’s and watching the love and joy she gives to people when they take home their new puppy sparked something in me. Having standard poodles was also a dream of mine and 5 years ago we added our first poodle to our family. After spending a lot of time consulting with my friend and our veterinarian, doing lots of research and prayer we decided to begin breeding.
What makes your program special?
I don’t even like to say what we do is a “program” or “kennel” because our dogs are part of our family. They live inside, sleep in our beds, go on vacations with us, etc. Our puppies are part of that as well, they are surrounded by love, kids, other dogs and cats. We believe the more exposure to things the better. We start housebreaking, crate training and leash walking at about 5 weeks old.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include apricot, black, brown, red, 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.

Dark Pink Female
Went home
Female
Purple Female
Went home
Female
Orange Male
Went home
Male
Green Male
Went home
Male
Light Blue Male
Went home
Male
Red Male
Went home
Male
Light Pink Female
Went home
Female
Blue
Went home
Male
Light Pink
Went home
Female
Light Purple
Went home
Female
Yellow
Went home
Female
Red
Went home
Male
Green
Went home
Male
Pink
Went home
Female
Purple
Went home
Female
Chocolate Female (purple collar)
Went home
Female
Cream Female (pink collar)
Went home
Female
Chocolate Female (white collar)
Went home
Female
Chocolate Female (gold collar)
Went home
Female
Chocolate Female (green collar)
Went home
Female
Chocolate Male
Went home
Male
Parti Female (Lime Green)
Went home
Female
Parti Male
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Michele

Michele 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

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $900 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes 1 year health guarantee, AKC or CKC paperwork (if registered), 1st puppy vaccinations, deworming, microchip, vet health exam, puppy food and a “go home” bag. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color, sex or size.”

Contract & health guarantee

Michele 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 Michele 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 Michele 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
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Initial potty training
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Mendenhall, MS

More about Michele

Michele has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Michele was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Michele’s links
- Facebook

Michele is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Red Bayou Kennels, LLC 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

Michele W.
Litter update on 29 Dec 2025 •
Bath✅ Clean Pen✅ Playtime✅
Bayou and Lila's litter
Michele W.
Litter update on 17 Dec 2025 •
The babies are 3 weeks old today and beginning to play and find their voices! 🥰
Bayou and Lila's litter
Michele W.
Litter update on 04 Dec 2025 •
Bayou and Lila's litter
Michele W.
Litter update on 29 Nov 2025 •
Sweet babies on Thanksgiving! 🦃🐩
Bayou and Lila's litter

Parent dogs

Bayou, dad
Poodle
About Bayou
Bayou is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Michele decided to make him part of their program. Michele 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.
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Lila, mom
Poodle
About Lila
Lila is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michele decided to make her part of their program. Michele 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.
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Rooster, dad
Poodle
About Rooster
Rooster is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Michele decided to make him part of their program. Michele 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

Red Bayou Kennels, LLC 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 Standard Poodles.

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).

Verified owner stories

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

Kimberly P.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
We recently adopted our puppy, Luna, from Red Bayou Kennels, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Michele was absolutely amazing from start to finish and truly made the entire process enjoyable. She patiently answered all of my questions and maintained excellent communication every step of the way, which made us feel confident and at ease. It’s clear that she is a wonderful, responsible breeder who truly cares for her animals. Luna came to us kennel trained and mostly potty trained, which was such a huge bonus and made the transition so much smoother. We are so grateful and highly recommend Red Bayou Kennels to anyone looking to add a new furry family member. 🐾💛