Why a Labradoodle?

We recently adopted the newest member of our family, Nico, from Mike. Mike is so knowledgeable about the breed and the breeding process, and it is clear he cares deeply about all his dogs. Nico is healthy and well behaved already, most likely because he was born into a well-kept, spacious, loving environment for the pups. We were also able to meet Nico’s parents, who were both happy, healthy, and well-behaved. Nico immediately bonded with our two children and our 6 year old Goldendoodle. We are so happy that we found Mike and his pups!

From our very first conversation to the day we brought our puppy home, our experience was absolutely outstanding. It was clear from the beginning that Mike genuinely cares about his dogs and is passionate about raising healthy, well-socialized Labrador puppies.

Mike was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive throughout the entire adoption process. Every question we had was answered thoughtfully and honestly, and Mike took the time to ensure we felt informed and confident every step of the way. There was never any pressure—just genuine care for his puppies and the families adopting them.

The love and dedication Mike puts into his breeding program are evident in every interaction and in the wonderful temperament of our puppy. You can tell Mike prioritizes the health, well-being, and lifelong success of each dog above all else.

If you’re looking for an ethical, trustworthy, and caring Labrador breeder, we truly cannot recommend Mike at Labrador and Labradoodle Puppies Chicago highly enough. We are so grateful for the incredible experience and for helping us find the perfect new member of our family. Thank you for everything, Mike!

One thing that truly set Mike apart happened a couple weeks after we brought our puppy home. Our puppy unexpectedly contracted parvovirus and became critically ill. It was one of the most frightening experiences we’ve ever been through given the 90% fatality rate!. Throughout the entire ordeal, Mike never hesitated to help. He stayed in close contact with us, walked us through what to expect from the emergency veterinarian, helped us understand the critical first 48 hours, and continued checking in as our puppy fought his way back to health. His support, knowledge, and genuine concern meant more to us than we can express. It showed us that Mike’s commitment to his puppies doesn’t end when they leave his home—he truly cares about every dog he breeds and the families who welcome them.

Mike is amazing! And his puppies are amazing! The biggest thing that really sets the standard would be how Mike makes sure that you can truly have a puppy or not. He calls and ensures that you are fit to adopt a puppy. He doesn’t stop there he then sets you up for success when you are bringing them home. The research that he does for the care of the puppies and everything surrounding them is fabulous too. We are first time owners and felt extremely confident thanks to Mike and his constant support. Bringing Rio home has been such a joy!

Looking for a puppy has been a literal nightmare! It seems that the majority of breeders out there do not do health testing on their breeding dogs. I heard things like, "No we do not test our dogs, but we have no problems with them." I guess my thought on that is, if a breeder told people they had problems with their dogs, who would buy them? Living in California, I stumbled across Labrador and Labradoodle Puppies Chicago when I searched for trained Labradoodles. After a long, almost 60 minute conversation with Mike, I knew he was our guy! We flew in to meet Mike and pick out our puppy, which Mike trained as a Stage 3 . Mike went over every pager of the parents DNA reports, as well as the orthopedic reports and explained why these tests are so critical to finding a dog that will be healthy for many many years. The information in Mikes website is, hands down, the best I've found. Medical, nutritional, DNA, orthopedics, it's all detailed in easy to understand language. If you are serious about finding a PROFESSIONAL breeder who genuinely cares about the puppies he brings into the world, and the families who adopt them, I suggest you give Labrador and Labradoodle Puppies Chicago a call, and speak with Mike. You won't be disappointed.

We are first time dog owners and wanted to make sure that we purchased the right dog for our family. We couldn’t be happier with Carmel. She’s the sweetest dog and she’s quickly become part of our family. Mike was the easy choice for a breeder. His first interest was learning about our family and he wanted to make sure that we would be good caretakers. He was very patient and responsive throughout the process and he provided a wealth of knowledge. He continues to follow up with us and is always ready to answer questions or provide recommendations. Everyone who meets Carmel comments on how well trained and calm is. We couldn’t recommend Mike more highly! There’s no one who’s more committed than him.

Working with Mike was nothing short of fabulous. His dogs are well breed, cared for, trained, and loved. He treats every puppy as his own. I really appreciate that he checks in on how our pup is doing, and he’s always there if we have questions or guidance. Wonderful experience.

Our pup is the most adorable! He is so loving and cuddles ! He has made such a wonderful difference in our household His pleasant nature and intelligence is exactly what we wanted !

We had a really good experience getting our Labradoodle puppy from Mike. Excellent communication and follow ups as well. I reach out to Mike to get his opinion about taking care of my puppy from time to time. He is always prompt to respond and shares his knowledge. Overall a topnotch breeder.

Our experience was exceptional!!! The breeder, Mike Martinez , was truly great. Was very thorough in his work explaining the dogs lineage, how he trained the dog, complete look at vaccines, the dogs DNA, we were with him for 4 hours and it was totally worth while. We love our dog LEO, and can highly recommend this person and his business.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Mike! We brought home our F2 Labradoodle, Daisy, and she has been an absolute joy from day one. Mike raised her for 8 months before she came to us, and the care and dedication he put into her upbringing is evident in every way.
Daisy arrived already crate trained, which made the transition into our home so much smoother than we ever expected. She is calm, confident, and incredibly even-tempered — a true reflection of the time and effort Mike invested in her early socialization and development.
What really sets Mike apart is his commitment to responsible breeding. He provided full genetic testing of both parents, giving us complete peace of mind about Daisy’s long-term health. It’s clear that Mike genuinely loves Labradoodles and Labradors — this isn’t just a business for him, it’s a passion. He truly cares about the breed, the dogs he raises, and the families they go to.
If you’re looking for a healthy, well-adjusted, thoughtfully bred Labradoodle, look no further. Mike is the real deal, and Daisy is living proof of that every single day.

We recently took home a chocolate lab from Mike. We did extended training with him and didn’t bring our puppy home until around 4 months. Mike did an amazing job with his training - he is amazing with commands and the use of his crate. Numerous people tell us what a good puppy he is! I would highly recommend Mike. Very knowledgeable of the breed, training, etc. thank you Mike!

We got a furever puppy from Mike a few weeks ago, and very happy about it. It is our first puppy and we didn't know where to start and what to expect from it. Mike was very attentive to all of our questions and he took time to explain everything we needed to know to transition from having no pup to a new, exciting life with our little guy. Even after we left his house with our puppy, I still had some questions. Texted Mike and he responded quickly with answers.
Mike takes a very good care of his pups. He has a huge backyard space just for them to run around and have fun. He does DNA and orthopedic testing, all appropriate vaccinations etc.
If you're planning to adopt a pup, I recommend this place with all five stars.
Thank you Mike! You're one of a kind 🙂

Mike is amazing just as all the reviews state. To say he is a reputable puppy breeder is an understatement. Mike is experienced, trustworthy and caring. He loves and cares for these animals. I've learned a lot from him to better care for my new puppy. Mike is also there to support me and my puppy after. Mike is a treasure just like all the healthy and wonderful puppies he breeds. Thank you Mike! - Stacey and Semper (our new puppy)

I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Mike and this breeding program. After losing my soul dog, getting another puppy felt emotional and overwhelming, and Mike showed me more kindness, compassion, and understanding than I could have ever expected. He was so patient with me through the entire process and genuinely cared about making sure we were ready and comfortable every step of the way. You can tell immediately that this is not “just a business” to him, he truly loves and understands his dogs. The amount of knowledge, care, and dedication he puts into raising his puppies is honestly incredible. I have never met or heard of a breeder who is this attentive, responsible, and passionate about what they do.
Our new puppy Jaxon is beautiful, healthy, well cared for, and already so loved. Mike made such a difficult chapter in my life a little brighter, and I will forever be grateful for that. If you are looking for a breeder who genuinely cares about their dogs and the families they go to, Mike is truly one of a kind. I would recommend him a thousand times over. ❤️

Mike is an amazing breeder and great to work with! He is very knowledgeable about the dogs and helpful with care after purchasing a puppy from him. I higjly recommend you work with him to find a lab for your family.

Mike made the whole process very easy and was great to work with and communicated the whole way through. He spent a good amount of time with us when we went to select our pup. He obviously spends a lot of time doing research and shared his vast knowledge with us.
We end up bringing home Marty and he is so adorable and a great addition to our family. We are in love with him!!

We worked with Mike to find exactly what we were looking for and found it all and more in "Connor". Amazing dog, gentle spirit with the athleticism of a gold medal gymnast. Well trained, obedientt and just an all around great dog. Working with Mike throughout the process was the hidden gem as his knowledge and experience shows with all he offers and moreso delivers. Thanks again Mike for making this an easy experience with an awesome Dog in Connor.

Just got our 3rd pup from Mike. Each one has been playful, smart, & a great addition to our family. Mike is very knowledgeable & helpful with the process and has been there for us to ask follow up questions. We highly recommend getting your pup through Mike.

We got a beautiful male Labradoodle from Mike 2 weeks ago. We can’t say enough good about both Mike and the Pup/ Murphy. He cares who gets his dogs and when you get them they are healthy and clean and all records and tests are in immaculate order. Our Vet even said, He is a wonderfully put together animal and he had nothing but praise for the folder we were given w/ all Murphy’s documentation. Murphy seems as smart as a whip and is learning the basic instruction and lead walking right by your side already at 3 months old. I can proudly say, Mike is the Best I have ever dealt with.

I cannot say enough about Mike or his puppies. When we went to see him, we originally intended to purchase a Labrador. Mike spent a lot of time with us talking about what we were looking for in a pet (e.g., personality, size, energy, shedding level, etc.). We ended up reserving an F1 Labradoodle. Mike also handled two stages of training for our puppy. He kept us updated with pictures and videos throughout the training process and when we brought our puppy home with us, he was housebroken, crate trained, leash trained, and slept through the night. Even after we brought our puppy home, Mike has continued to check in and to be available when we have puppy questions. Our little guy is growing healthy and happy, which is unsurprising considering how much attention Mike pays to his puppies' breeding and genetics. Truly cannot recommend Mike more highly.

We had a wonderful experience with Mike as our dog breeder. He was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, taking the time to provide us with all the important information we needed before bringing our puppy home.
What really stood out was how much he truly cares, after we took our puppy home, Mike personally called to check in on us and see how our puppy was adjusting to the new environment. That level of support meant a lot to us and made the whole experience even more reassuring.
We highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a new furry family member. You can tell he genuinely loves and cares for his dogs, and it shows in everything he does.

Great people,we got our dog 3 weeks ago and Mike still helping with advises and check on him every few days.
Dog is healthy and happy you wont regret getting dog from Mike.

We love our little Cocoa! Mike is a careful breeder and clearly loves his dogs. He spent plenty of time talking with us and was supportive in helping us learn how to bet care for our new fur baby. She's been home for three weeks now and Mike is still staying in touch, giving us tips and offering support. We couldn't be happier with Cocoa or with Mike.

We searched many different breeders and finally were fortunate enough to stumble across Mike. We were looking for a slightly older puppy that was hypoallergenic, great with kids, and great with other dogs. We hit a home run with Maizey. We got her at ten months- she is incredibly well trained and well behaved thanks to Mike’s efforts. She has acclimated very well and is an important part of the family. Would highly recommend Mike to anyone seeking a dog. He cares about his dogs and his customers and has been a pleasure to work with. Taking all my will power to not call him up and ask for a second dog!

If you are looking to add a new fur baby to your family….look no more! We highly recommend Mike and Labrador and Labradoodle Puppies Chicago. Mike keeps you in the know from day one and still after a month is reaching out to check on our little man Maverick. We are so lucky to have Maverick in our life!!! Thank you Mike❤️