Yankee Doodle Dogs

Marilyn B.

Breeder of Cavapoos

  • Hesperia, MI

Meet the breeder

I'm Marilyn B., the breeder behind Yankee Doodle Dogs located in Hesperia, MI. We brought Freedom into our family as a puppy in July, 2023. He lived up to his name and loves the freedom he enjoys in our home and on our property. Liberty “Belle” joined us in 2024 and it was puppy love at first sight. The two are inseparable and play, rest, and “guard” the homestead.

Q. & A. with Marilyn

  • Why did you start breeding?

    After raising our family and entering the season of grandparenting, we moved out of town to 45 acres to start this new chapter in our lives. We wanted animals and, since we’ve had experience with dogs all our lives, decided breeding Cavapoos would be the perfect fit.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are devoted to our two pet Cavapoos, Freedom and Liberty Belle, and their offspring. They are treated with the personal care of family beyond what a larger scale program could offer. They sleep in our bedroom, they sit on our laps during our morning coffee, they follow us everywhere. It's a dog's life!

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include merle, white, red, and chocolate. 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.

Getting a puppy from Marilyn

Marilyn 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Puppies will go home after being full weaned with a health certificate from the vet including their initial vaccine, deworming, and microchipping. We will give a discount for a second puppy. A deposit reserves your choice of puppy provided you can pick up your puppy at the agreed upon timeframe.”

Contract & health guarantee

Marilyn 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 Marilyn 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 Marilyn 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Hesperia, MI

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport

More about Marilyn

  • Marilyn has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Marilyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Marilyn’s links

Marilyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Yankee Doodle Dogs 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Yankee Doodle Dogs 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 Cavapoos.

  • Wisdom 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 Marilyn to bring home their puppies.

  • Autumn B.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Working with Marilyn was wonderful – I cannot recommend Yankee doodle dogs enough! Marilyn was incredibly responsive, professional, and gave our puppy so much love and care prior to being in our home. Our puppy has had no issues, trained very easy and has the best personality. We feel like we couldn't have gotten any more lucky from the whole experience!

  • Kristina L.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Marilyn was so knowledgeable and responsive through the process. You can tell she really cares for and socializes them early. Our pup adapted so easily and well to life with us. We constantly get asked about our breeder because his temperament is really friendly and cuddly. He was also pretty easy to train, and Marilyn even started the potty training process for us which made it even smoother. She always checks in to see how the pup is doing, truly loves her litters. I absolutely reccomend working with Yankee Doodle Dogs if you’re looking to get a Cavapoo! Our boy could not be more perfect

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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.

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.