Sophie's Darling Doodles
Meet the breeder
I'm Nicole S., the breeder behind Sophie's Darling Doodles located in Caledonia County, MI. We are a small program allowing us to give each of our puppies, dogs, and breedings the proper care and attention they each deserve. We are dedicated to providing happy, healthy, and well-socialized puppies for others to welcome into their family. We love our pups and know you will love them, too!
Q. & A. with Nicole
Why did you start breeding?
We love our dogs and we thought it would be an uplifting and educational experience to get into the breeding world. Our dogs have brought so much love into our lives and it has been an honor to expand our horizons by starting this program. It has been an absolute joy of a journey, and we are so happy to be able to share these wonderful dogs with other loving families and individuals.What makes your program special?
Our love for Goldendoodles is reflected in the personal touch we put into making sure the addition of your new puppy is a truly joyful experience. We deeply care about our dogs and puppies and strive for excellence in every aspect of our program. Our dogs are an integral part of our family and daily life. This creates the ideal environment for puppies. From birth, they grow in a secure, loving environment where they know that they matter to their family - that they have a purpose.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 cream and black. 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.
Gloria
Went homeFemale
Palmer
Went homeMale
Mason
Went homeMale
Little One
Went homeFemale
Iggy
Went homeMale
Kricket
Went homeFemale
Jinx
Went homeMale
Kayo
Went homeFemale
Roxy
Went homeFemale
Coconut
Went homeFemale
Virgil
Went homeMale
Ella
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Nicole
Nicole 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 $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price covers CKC registration, health guarantee, vaccinations, deworming (as needed), and neurological stimulation and socialization. A deposit is collected so that we can all keep track of the puppy purchase! Once we've received your deposit, we send weekly updates of your chosen puppy with videos and pictures so you can watch him/her grow along with us!”
Contract & health guarantee
Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Caledonia County, MI
4205 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport
4201 miles away
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More about Nicole
Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Nicole’s links
Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sophie's Darling Doodles 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
Sophie, mom
Goldendoodle
About Sophie
Sophie is a beautiful, black F1b CKC registered goldendoodle! She is a calm temperament and loves being around people, especially children! She is very obedient and wants to please and be loved on. She has been a wonderful addition to our family!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Sophie's Darling Doodles 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, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
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).
