Northernwoods Kennel

Raised by Michaela L.

Certified Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Northernwoods Kennel located in Wadena, MN. We cherish our dogs and pups, and we do everything possible to ensure that they get the best lives. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to socialization and care, to placing them with loving families. Our pups are AKC registered.

Michaela’s experience

  • What makes Michaela’s program special

    Pups are born and raised in our home. AKC registration is submitted and paid for by us. We microchip, deworm, vaccinate, introduce to water, gunshots, wings and retrieving. We health test, hunt, and compete our dogs. Our pups are incredibly well socialized, and we do our best to put the odds in the favor of our pups and their new families.

Getting a puppy from Michaela

Michaela 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 $900 and include a non-refundable deposit of $200.

“The price includes a health guarantee, copies of all parents health tests, AKC registration and submission, deworming, vaccinations and being microchipped. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or gender. Military, police, ems, and firefighters receive a discount as a thank you to their service.”

Contract and health guarantee

Michaela 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 Michaela 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 Michaela directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

I utilize the following enrichment methods: exposure to retrieving in wet muddy places (Labradors), Outdoors (when Weather permits), Strangers, Scents, Toys, e.g. Ball, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Early socialization, Human Interactions , Bird Introduction, Potty Training, Scent Introduction, and Name recognition .

Puppy health practices

Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Northernwoods Kennel hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Microchip, Food Starter Bag, and AKC Registration.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Wadena, MN 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.

“We often meet partway for puppy pickup, or you are welcome to pick up at our home. ”

More about Michaela

  • Michaela has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Michaela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Michaela’s program includes three colors

    Michaela’s Labrador Retriever puppies include yellow, chocolate, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Michaela’s links

Michaela is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Northernwoods Kennel 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 Michaela's parent dogs

All breeds

Labrador Retriever

Parent health testing

Labrador Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Northernwoods Kennel 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 Labrador Retrievers.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test

    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).