Labrador and Labradoodle Puppies Chicago

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Our new puppy was selected after losing our last Labrador retriever to cancer. We waited a year before selecting a new pup. We contacted a bunch of breeders before selecting Mike. We are so pleased with our new pup. Mike has been there anytime we wanted to ask a question. He is a valuable source of information. He takes his breeding seriously and his dogs reflect his careing.Now 7 months later she is 9 months old and is an absolute joy. She is a big girl over knee high and 75 pounds. We enjoy her every day and she is a little spoiled. We are very lucky and easy to train.

Larry McCarty

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Mike matched us up with the perfect dog. Our Charlie is only 7 months old but came well trained and cared for. Even our vet has remarked on more than one occasion how great a job Charlie’s breeder has done. If it’s a lab you want I don’t think you could find someone more caring and devoted to giving you the best possible experience both prior to and after sale.

Jack Nebel

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Update 10/25/23. Betty is almost 3.5yrs now. Best forever friends! She's a good girl and we'll trained off leash. It took 1.5yrs till she knew it. A lot of time and patience to get there. The free spirit loves to socialize with the pack and their parents. She challenges alpha and plays hard to win.Thanks Mike! It really means a lot to share our adventures with you.Thanks Mike, for your professional experience and honest assessment of where we are in the doggy world today.Our journey to meet you, by chance on the internet, was rife with disappointment and fraud. It had been 12-years since we shopped for a puppy and best-friend Jackson R.I.P, in 2008. When I spoke on the phone with Mike, he listened as I admitted my experience since early May, and aided me in the realization that I would be spending more than planned for a quality dog.Mike indicated I could find a puppy in my price range, but, the dogs will most likely not be DNA and OFA certified. He went on to explain his quality breeding service and convinced me that I should consider his advice and read through the information in his website, along with his Google reviews, to see what others had to say.We ended up with our beautiful, sweet, intelligent Betty! I understand the point’s people have made in the Google reviews- and I have to say I now understand why and confirm their accuracy with my own experience.Mike calls to check on the pup. Mike has been breeding dogs for 15-years. The care and knowledge he possesses are vast, freely shared and greatly appreciated. Having had dogs all my life it is reassuring that his calls are of concern for his puppy’s and clients.Mike is well read and experienced in puppy matters such as; health and safety, nutrition, doggy habits, training, discipline, etc. His breeder skills are top notch and delivers well-bred pups that are healthy and smart.The “puppy prep sheet” Mike emails you is a good read and suggested reference when bringing a puppy home. The requirement sheet provides valuable and useful info for new puppy’s and owners, and older lifetime owners that may read some good info about quality pup care.The care that goes into breeding Mike’s pups is proven science and a love for his dogs. His dogs are well cared for with walks and swims in Lake Michigan, and they are fit and trim. The dogs and pups live with him. Duly noted in another review is how clean and odor free his house is. His dogs are trained, very friendly and the puppies are born into a nurturing environment.Betty is 8-weeks now. She goes to the door to go out, shakes paw, sits and her biting is down to a minimum, except when she’s in mad-dog mode and wants to play hard. She learns fast. She knows her name and is starting to come when called. I have started training, explaining; sit, stay, down, heel, leave it, on the double and no mud. Never too early to start, I believe she may be voice command trained very quickly!Thanks Mike, A week and a half, and we are best friends. Betty’s personality is fast becoming loyal and trusting. She tries to please us with the skills she is learning, and loves obtaining our praise and kindness! The treats help too.I may call to inquire about quality trainers to assist in Betty’s development. She’s smart and I would like to see her achieve her potential.Bill GibbonsChicago, IL

Wm Gibbons

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This is an abusive business that makes money abusing of the animals. Plain animal abuse. This business should be ban and cancel.

R G

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Mike was very helpful with my daughter and I. He thoroughly explained everything and followed up to make sure everything was going well. I would highly recommend.

Chris Karsten

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I just recently lost my beloved lab Bella and wanted to get another dog. I started contacting breeders in IL and came across Mike's contact information. I was impressed with him from the first phone call. I liked his professionalism and customer focus. We went to meet Mike and his puppies and was impressed how well behaved and well taken care of are all of his dogs. Mike spent a lot of time talking to me and educating me about his breeding business and showing me around his property. I ended up getting my Labradoodle Luna from him at 8 weeks old. She's been an absolute joy and I am continuously impressed with how smart she is. She is now 12 weeks old and is almost completely potty trained and we are working on the basic training commands and she picks it up quickly. Since I got Luna from Mike, he's been always in contact, making sure the puppy is Ok and seeing if I have any questions or issues. I highly recommend him and his dogs for anyone looking for a high quality Lab or Labradoodle.

Lina Pastorino

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We brought our Bailey Boy home August 6th. He is our first dog so it has been a learning experience for us all. Mike has been spot on with information and guidance which has made the experience that much easier! Bailey has made our family complete and we have to thank Mike for that! Mike checks in and is always available for questions and concerns. He is honest, reliable and a wealth of knowledge. Could not have asked for a better breeder and a more beautiful dog!! Thanks Mike!

shannon leuzzi

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Quality breeder, quality person, quality puppies. You can’t go wrong getting a puppy from Mike.

Michael Kent

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My pup Daisy was born on 3/6/23 and I have had her since July. I went to meet Mike to talk about an upcoming litter and Bailey was sitting by herself. I pretty much changed my mind and wanted her immediately. She was introduced to a 6 year old cocker spaniel with and IVDD condition and they became best friends. Great Temperament, Incredibly smart and absolutely beautiful addition to my family. Mike has been following up since I got her checking to see if I had any issues. His training packet was detailed and if you follow the crate training and feeding regiment you will have no problems. You won’t be disappointed.

Dan Ortiz

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I brought home an F2 labradoodle from here. My pups has already learned several commands within a few weeks of having him. The breeder has plenty of space for the pups and you can tell that there is a lot of care put into the environment. My dog has a great temperament and deals with people well. Upon the first meeting my pups was excited to greet people you can tell he had been socialized well. Mike does well with communication and answers any questions. Highly recommended!

Angelica

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Got my black lab from Mike trained. He is very good and is comfortable with a crate, walking and great temperament. Overall an awesome dog from a great breeder!

Javier Sanchez

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My 12 year old son did all the research on Mike and his company. He had 5 star reviews across the board. Once we saw the picture of Zoey, a Chocolate Labradoodle, we knew we had to meet her.Mike's business is clean, the dogs are all loved by him and well trained. (Zoey was Stage 1 trained). This is my first dog as an adult and Mike was excellent in providing advice and recommendations. After we adopted Zoey, Mike would periodically check-in on how Zoey was adjusting to her new family and home. As you can see in the pictures, she is very happy. Mike knew her personality well - smart, sweet and social. A perfect fit and addition to our family.

Maura Eaton

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Mike was great at communicating/ following through and helping us find ways to adjust our new puppy to our household. He worked on training with the puppy before we brought him home, which was a big help in the adjustment! I would recommend Mike to anyone looking for a labradoodle puppy. Our puppy has been the best addition to our family and we have enjoyed working with Mike.

Bridget Carey

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We were looking for a labradoodle puppy from a reputable and experienced breeder. Mike was super helpful, and we really appreciated that he cared so much about things like genetics and DNA testing for the dogs. Mike has always been available to answer our questions and to give advice. We love our puppy Henry, and absolutely recommend Chicago Area Labradors & Labradoodles.

John Schmadeke

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We found Mike to be very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful when we purchased a puppy from him. His kennels are clean and organized, and his puppies are well cared for. He really loves his career and it shows! He has followed up with us on numerous occasions regarding the health and well-being of our puppy, and I always know I can reach him if I have questions. Thanks for everything, Mike!

Tom Riniker

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I have bought a stage 2 F1 labradoodle from Mike. His name is Zen, and just like his name, he is a well-behaved and well-trained little man. Not only does he sit, lay down, stay quietly in his crate during the night, he is also almost 100% potty training. He only cried about 15 - 30 minutes during the first few nights and later he was sound asleep. He loves to cuddle in his mom’s arm (me) and he is very gentle/friendly with other dogs/strangers. I highly recommend Mike as a breeder because not only he deeply cares about the dogs, but also he has the expertise to make the dog the perfect match for you.

Yunhua Chen

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Mike was absolutely wonderful to deal with and very helpful with adding a new puppy to our family. Nala is an amazing chocolate lab, we love her so much and couldn’t be happier with her! He continues to check in with us and make sure that everything is going well and any questions we’ve had, he’s always had the answer! We won’t be getting a new puppy for quite some time at this point but hope when the time comes, that we will be able to work with him again! If you are looking for a lab to add to your family we would highly recommend working with Mike.

Michelle Balchunas

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Mike was a great help with our new puppy, Archie. Mike was great to work with and Archie’s basic trading was in great shape when he came home. Great experience… and a great dog.

Charles Arnold

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Found our F1 Labradoodle (Junie) with Mike 2 months ago. Junie is gentle, kind and very loving. She's also extremely athletic and smart. Working with Mike was a very smooth process and his "dog siting" service has proved helpful as I do travel on occasion. Having someone I could trust to care for Junie is super helpful.

John Contreras

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I recently had the fortunate privilege of working with Mike to find my next pup.While losing my last guy was tough, I really think I found the best breeder/ambassador of labs/poodles/ and labradoodles in the country, or at least that I’ve ever met - and I’m a regular shelter volunteer and this is my fourth pup.For multiple reasons, the breed is perfect for me - the temperament, lifestyle (often on the water), and hypoallergenic fits a tough lifestyle. But more importantly, Mike’s commitment to raising and providing the best pups has been unbelievable. He does his homework ensuring he’s only breeding with the healthiest and most compatible dogs - and it shows. My girl is a beautiful chocolate with a temperament I’ve never seen at a young age. He doesn’t miss a detail, he’s a great behaviorist as well and you can expect to get a smart, kind, and loving pup. Additionally, Mike has proved to have been there with support and advice whenever I’ve needed it. I’m no rookie and date an animal behavioralist as well, but he always has fresh advice when I need it post adoption. I’m in Boston and was happy to fly to Chicago and drive back knowing I was going home with a healthy beautiful labradoodle. She’s great with everyone - my nephew who’s a toddler, to my elderly parents, to my neighbors and all the other dogs at the park. I without hesitation recommend you work with Mike if you are looking for an amazing pup and great support network. I’m also to answer any questions as my experience was so awesome. Five stars++++. A++ experience.

Mike James

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I’m so glad I got my puppy, Charlie from Mike. Charlie is so gentle. He was just outside getting petted by his fan club, the neighbors. He doesn’t jump on your legs he doesn’t do the hard puppy bite. He licks. He’s smart he can find treats in a puzzle toy. I got him the week of July 4th he was outside during that noise. He looks at noise. You tell Mike how gentle he is & Mike acts surprised. One of his other puppies was the same way, gentle.Day one he knew the trail through the woods back to our house. Charlie is a beautiful Chocolate lab with the softest hair. He’s a Stage 2 dog and worth every penny. I got him at 16 weeks. Mike trained him on: “potty outside” come, sit, wait, beginner leash walk, down & most important of all “leave it”. You have no idea how helpful that is. I appreciated Mike’s genetic testing because it’s so sad to put a dog down. Of course you want a healthy dog. The Vet loved him & told the assistant “ he’s a purebred.” He sat & let him examine him. Took the shots like a champ. The Vet remarked how firm his joints were. He loves a bath, or shower, hair brushing & tooth. Yes he lets you brush his teeth! He’s crate trained & goes from 8:00 pm until 4-6 am. He goes to the door when he has to go. I didn’t teach him that he just did it. Another reason I wanted a 16 week pup. I didn’t want to get up every 2 hours! He’s in crate when I’m home too per Mike’s instructions but we are working on longer intervals. The book “Dog Training Revolution” is what I’m using to continue his training. Peanut butter to continue gentle licks on my fingers. He sits & waits on the trail while bikes, people & dogs go by all of above is with small treats of course. Mike taught him sit & wait & Im continuing. He always gets small chicken or liver for COME. You should see him come. Is Charlie gentle because some hunting dogs have a gentle mouth or is he gentle because Mike treated him right? I think it’s Mike!Family gave me heck for what I paid for him until they met him then they all agreed “ that gentleness and intelligence is worth every penny.” Thanks Mike! Oh do exactly as Mike says on the take home instructions, he knows his dogs! Yes he’s waiting off leash in the grass in that picture!

Angela Kearney

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Mike was great to work with as we welcomed our puppy in to our home. Highly recommend!

Sword Stampede

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We found Mike just by driving by and can’t believe how lucky we got! Mike has educated us so much on what to be on the lookout as far as breeders (ones who say they DNA test but can’t provide results or lab name, ones who over breed etc). We brought our pup home with all the documentation of his superior genetics. Mike also sends several handouts which help prepare you for puppy ownership and ensure a smooth transition for your pup to his new home! In addition to his exceptional breeding he is exceptionally well-trained. We opted for a stage 2 puppy and not only does he sit, lay down, stay, he has an incredibly calm demeanor and his additional exposure to other dogs was also incredible. He doesn’t even bark at other dogs! He is so well-tempered and well-behaved due to his additional training. Our neighbors can’t get over how good he is. We are so happy and in love with our sweet boy! Can’t recommend Mike enough!

Kaitlin Kirchberg

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We were looking for a chocolate lab puppy for a long time from a reputable breeder and our experience with Mike was wonderful. He took time to get to know us and make sure that the dog was going to a good home and is always available to answer questions, give advice, etc. I highly recommend Mike and his puppies!

Brent Viditz-Ward

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Mike is a fantastic breeder. He’s very knowledgeable about labradoodles and dogs in general. We got an F1 puppy from Mike. She is a sweet beautiful girl. Before she was born Mike knew what the puppies would look like generally, and was really easy to communicate with. He is very responsive when I had a lot of questions.He is like that even now that my puppy is 4 months old…available to answer questions and be supportive . I’m also confident in the health and genetics of my puppy since Mike does OFA and DNA testing on his dogs.

M Fowkes

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We stumbled on this website when we were looking for our next fur baby. All the reviews speak truthful about Mike. He calls us to check on Nala for updates and gives us pointers on how to take care of her. We have a wonderful experience with our new addition to the family and are so grateful to come across Mike’s website. Nala is such a lovable puppy and we are so happy to have her. We highly recommend!

Josie Palma-Aurelio

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Mike was a great helping my family and puppy get adjusted to our home. You can tell Mike has a lot of dedication and love towards his dogs. Snoop has been a great addition to our family!

Juan Tellez

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Mike is a fantastic person and a devoted breeder. We’re thrilled with our new puppy Willa.

Michele Moore

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We were looking for non-shedding dog and we got our puppy (F2 Labradoddle) from Mike. We are first time pet owners and Mike handheld us through the entire adoption process. His reference material, responsiveness and his genuine care for the puppies has helped us navigate the critical period of 12 weeks smoothly. The puppy is super smart (outwitted me in a game of hide n seek when he was 10 weeks old!), intelligent and has adjusted pretty quickly to our home and family. He is a bundle of joy!

nikhil tungare

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My wife and I live in New Orleans and we got our standard labradoodle, Shuri from Mike in April 2023. We are first time pet owners and had a lot of questions ! From the first time we called him enquiring about his pups, up until a couple of days back, we’ve reached out to him so many times! He is always enthusiastic in answering any questions we have and supporting us before and after getting the pup! He cares about his dogs and pups and it shows in the research he has done and the knowledge he has about them! He has a lot of information on his website about the breed, food, toys and snacks! He also gives a couple of handouts when we book a pup with him and some when we take them home! Those helped a lot in the preparation for our pup! When you take them home, he also gives you details about the breed, vaccination records, and DNA testing done for the litter!Our girl, Shuri, is very energetic and curious! She’s developed so much character in the last few weeks we’ve had her! She’s very friendly and loves meeting new people! She does really well when we train her and has already learnt so much! She’s very intelligent and learns quickly! For anyone looking for a labradoodle, Mike is the best!

Vageesh Govindhen

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I highly recommend Mike. We are first time dog owners and he made the process so easy for us. He sent us pics along the way and he still follows up with us to check on Ginger 😊

Jocelyn

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Mike was wonderful to work with during the entire process and continues to check in to see how we and the puppy are doing. Our labradoodle has made an excellent addition to our family!

Kristen Postula

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We are very happy with our chocolate lab. We recommend Mike in providing healthy quality puppies.

Julie Rhodes

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Mike is extremely professional. I have never had so many papers for a dog!! Everything organized on a folder and a very clear explanation. He allowed us to visit before buying it even with our kids. We cannot be happier with our puppy!!! Highly recommended!!

Leandro Stefanazzi

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Mike runs a great operation and was easy to work with getting our new Labrador puppy. He really cares about his dogs and went above and beyond to help us with any questions. His follow up was perfect and is a great resource to bounce questions about caring for a new puppy. We are very happy with our decision to get a new puppy.

Jeff Mack

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My boyfriend and I got our sweet Maple girl from Mike a couple weeks ago. The whole process with Mike was great. Mike is very knowledgeable about labradoodles and prepared us for what to expect. Maple is a happy, loving and social dog. We couldn’t have asked for a better puppy. It also helps that she is the most adorable puppy, everyone loves Maple.

Jackie Milkovich

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Thanks to Mike, buying a labradoodle for the family has been nothing short of easy going and amazing. He’s great to speak with, was always sharing his knowledge with us, tips, tricks etc. Never annoyed with our questions. The Amount of work he puts into his pups is admirable, I wish more people truly cared about their dogs like that especially when breeding.Bruno has been so wonderful, we are so excited to have him!Mike will be our go to when we add another pup to the family again. Thanks again Mike!

Yoandra Lopez

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Mike is excellent! Our puppy is wonderful and so happy. Thank you Mike for answering our questions and being available for us. Love that you keep in contact. I have recommended you to others looking for a puppy 🐶 You and your facility are great !! Riley says woof woof

Rosie Grauf

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This is our Sadie. She is almost 9 weeks old. We got her at almost 8 weeks. Michael is knowledgeable, helpful, caring and honest. We couldn’t have selected a better breeder for our labradoodle Sadie is an F2 so she is hypoallergenic and won’t shed but more than that she has a sparkling personality and is equally smart and sweet without being crazed as our other puppies have been in the past. Not cheap but s great choice.

Victor Primack

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My Family, Debbie, Anthony and I found Mile after losing our Chocolate Labrador of 12 great years. We highly recommend Mike if you are looking for a great Labrador. We are very pleased that he gives every customer genetic testing results of the parents, and that we were able to interact with Hunter parents. The experience we received getting our puppy was not just a typical go and buy, we were able to see our pup and also get to know Mike four weeks before we got to take home Hunter. Hunter is now 12 weeks old, he is very happy, healthy, and full of energy.

Tony Quintana

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My mother Debbie and I found Mike after losing our chocolate Labrador of 12 years. We highly recommend Mike if you are looking for a great Labrador. We are very pleased that he gives every customer genetic testing results of the parents, The experience we received getting our puppy was not just a typical go and buy, we were able to see our pup and also get to know Mike four weeks before we got to take home Hunter. Hunter is now 12 weeks old he is very happy healthy and full of energy.

Anthony Quintana

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Mike is in amazing Dog Breeder he kept me updated on everything and was always willing to answer my questions.

Charles Reed

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Mike is in amazing Dog Breeder he kept me updated on everything and was always willing to answer my questions.

Teresa Brown

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We absolutely love our little Wilson and it’s all thanks to Mike! We have the best puppy in the world 😊

Katie Kiernan Harper

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Mike is a “buy the book” breeder. He will share everything you need to know including all DNA testing, lineage, etc. He was also easy to work with as he agreed to train a separate puppy (we got a mini poodle at the same time) for us with our Labradoodle. We are very happy with our new family members and would recommend Mike for anyone looking for Labrador or Labradoodle.

Jeffrey Bobroff

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We couldn’t be happier with our Labradoodle puppy from Mike! My wife and I adopted a Stage One puppy from Mike. Our pup came to us very well trained and mostly potty trained. Mikes adult dogs are all DNA and OFA certified and Mike gave us copies of the reports. We discovered that the majority of breeders do no, or very little testing on their dogs, so you have no clue as to the health of your puppy. Mike is extremely knowledgeable, patient and went above and beyond in the service he provided! HIGHYLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND Mike and his HIGH QUALITY PUPS!!

MICHAEL ZWEIG

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Melanie Iverson

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We are really glad we found Mike's website when we were looking for a puppy . He was very nice to work with and we are so glad he had 2 puppies available. We picked Cora and she is a special addition to our family.It is really nice he follows up to see how things are going and to answer any questions you may have . Thanks Mike

Kay Gundrum

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Mike is fantastic! When we were looking for a dog it honestly took a matter of days as he responded very quick and we got into to see the puppies and came home with our girl MISSY! She is fantastic, and we love her!! We are so happy!! Mike is highly recommended!!!

Dina Marie LaSala

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Working with Mike was easy and professional. Mike went above and beyond with his communications with me when I was adopting an older, stage 2 puppy. Mike answered all of my questions promptly…and I had a ton! He never rushed me. He was very supportive the week we brought our puppy home. I can’t say enough about the quality of service and how much I love our sweet pup! She is such a pleasant, happy, and well trained puppy! I highly recommend Mike!

Ingrid Lulich

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