Rutu Australian Labradoodles
- Belding, MI
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Australian Labradoodle litter
Due Dec. 2025
Ready Feb. 4, 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Kennedy M., the breeder behind Rutu Australian Labradoodles located in Belding, MI. We are an in-home Australian Labradoodle breeder located in Belding, MI. We place the highest priority on the health and well-being of both our puppies and adult breeding dogs, ensuring each puppy goes home healthy, happy, and with an exceptional temperament!
Q. & A. with Kennedy
Why did you start breeding?
I started grooming my dog, Fig and soon opened a grooming business with 80+ regular clients. While I loved grooming, I realized my true calling was in ethical breeding, raising healthy, well-rounded Australian Labradoodles with great temperaments for loving families. I still groom all my own dogs, and bathe my puppies once a week starting at 5 weeks old to get them used to the grooming process.What makes your program special?
At Rutu, my dogs aren’t just dogs or profit, they’re family. Each puppy is raised in my home with love, attention, and early socialization. I focus on health, temperament, and training so every puppy leaves me ready to be a cherished part of yours. I miss each and every puppy that leaves here, but I know they'll be so well loved by their new families!What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include miniature and medium sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include caramel and chocolate. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Benji
Went homeMale
Balto
Went homeMale
Pluto
Went homeMale
Marmaduke
Went homeMale
Clifford
Went homeMale
Marley
Went homeFemale
Toto
Went homeFemale
Bluey
Went homeFemale
Lassie
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kennedy
Kennedy 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Includes 2-year health guarantee, first vaccines, deworming, go-home bag with helpful puppy raising info, a toy with mom/sibling scent, and a food sample. Puppies are $3,200 total, regardless of size or coat color. A $500 non-refundable deposit (applied to the total) will hold your spot and can be paid via multiple convenient methods.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kennedy 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 Kennedy 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 Kennedy 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kennedy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Belding, MI
491 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport
497 miles away
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Meet in Grand Rapids, MI
506 miles away
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More about Kennedy
Club memberships
Kennedy is a member of Worldwide Australian Labradoodle Association.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Kennedy has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Kennedy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Kennedy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rutu Australian Labradoodles 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
Callie, mom
Australian Labradoodle
About Callie
Our cutie Callie girl is as spunky as they get. She is completely fearless and loves everyone and everything. Callie so eager to please and can be motivated to do just about anything if food is involved. She loves spending time playing with her Bernedoodle brother Jazz, going for walks, learning new tricks, and snuggling with her people.
Bowie, dad
Australian Labradoodle
About Bowie
Bowie is the goofiest, friendliest boy ever! He has the best head tilts and loves being with people and his doggy cousin, Fig. He also loves taking long walks with his girl, and can always be found carrying his teddy bear around. Along with his fun personality, he's also a little smartypants. He loves to train and is so eager to please. All he wants to do is be with people and make them proud. Bowie earned his CGC in 2021.
Junie, mom
Australian Labradoodle
About Junie
Junie is incredibly even-tempered and truly special. She’s smart, eager to please, and enjoys socializing, yet she’s naturally laid-back, easygoing, and well behaved. Her guardian family adores her and is so proud of her. As a mom, she is gentle and nurturing, caring for her puppies while also teaching them boundaries. Junie adds so much to our program, and her puppies inherit her wonderful balance of affection, intelligence, and calm confidence.
Pippin, dad
Australian Labradoodle
About Pippin
Pippin is the happiest dog you’ll ever meet! He has a gorgeous, soft, straight caramel coat and an exceptional temperament. Confident, friendly, intelligent, loving, and highly adaptable, he brings so much joy to everyone around him, especially his guardian parents, who are his whole world. Pippin is truly a special dog, and his puppies inherit his wonderful qualities. We are so happy to have him in our program!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Rutu Australian Labradoodles 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 Australian Labradoodles.
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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).
