Gardner Lane Puppies

Raised by Nolan S.

Certified Breeder of Cavapoos and Whoodles

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder
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Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Gardner Lane Puppies located in Peoria Heights, IL. Family-owned hobby breeder. We have 7 moms, between three families. We strive to provide happy, healthy pets that will be adopted to approved homes. The goal we set and which I believe is still the most important, is to produce healthy puppies that make a well-rounded character in an adult dog.

Nolan’s experience

  • About Nolan

    We are hobby breeders located in central Illinois. We have four moms that we breed to provide happy, healthy puppies to approved families. We raise Cavapoos and Whoodles. We do not own any stud dogs because we strive to find the best stud for our moms to produce the best puppies possible!

  • What makes Nolan’s program special

    We make sure our puppies only go to approved families, we also make sure they have a good start on potty training with getting them on a schedule to go outside! We also make sure they are used to being around children and "loved on by tiny hands". We give them tons of attention and take them to the vet when. They are 6 weeks old for a health check-up, shots, and deworming.

Litter and program updates

Getting a puppy from Nolan

Nolan 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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 range from $2,000 - $3,000 and include a deposit of $500.

“We take deposits after your puppy has been picked out. This takes place when the puppies are 1 week old.”

Contract and health guarantee

Nolan 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 Nolan 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 Nolan directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

We get them on a potty training schedule and take them outside every 3-4 hours. We also let our children play with the puppies under supervision. We love on the puppies as much as possible for the short time they are with us. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Car rides, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Various sounds, Bathing, grooming and nail trimming., held daily, Adult and children socializing , Socializing the dog with everything is the key to a stable dog, also have lots of friends and family who come over to handle the puppies and help out with the puppies daily. I do not take them to public places to expose them to people as they are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks. , Outdoors (when Weather permits), Chew, e.g. Bone, Household Desensitization, Outdoors, e.g. rain, Socialized with Children, Potty Training, and Doggy door training .

Puppy health practices

We start a deworming schedule at two weeks old and continue every other week until the puppies go home. We take them to the vet at 6 weeks for a health check up, shots, and deworming.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Puppy starter kit, Vet records, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Dew claws removed, Vaccinations, Food Starter Bag, and Bone.

Bringing your puppy home

Nolan offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Peoria Heights, IL or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

We’ll meet at a mutually convenient halfway point to drop off your puppy. Once your application is approved, we’ll coordinate the details for your pick-up day together.

More about Nolan

  • Why Nolan started breeding

    My mother raised Mastiffs growing up. I loved all the work, play, and loving on the puppies that helped me through my emotions of childhood. My sister is a vet tech and helped us pick out our first puppy Arrie! Since then we have added 3 more dogs into our lives, Maddie, Nikki, and Ivy! We find joy in taking them hiking, for walks, and taking them to dog school!

  • Nolan has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Nolan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Nolan’s program has one size

    Nolan’s Cavapoo puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.

  • Nolan’s program includes three colors

    Nolan’s Cavapoo puppies include apricot and red. Nolan’s Whoodle puppies are wheaten. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Nolan’s links

Nolan is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Gardner Lane Puppies 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

Meet Nolan's parent dogs

All breeds

Poodle

Cavapoo

Parent health testing

Cavapoo

Whoodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Gardner Lane Puppies 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).

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