Poodle Breeders in Michigan

Michigan is unusually well organized for poodle buyers: two PCA affiliate clubs with named breeder-referral contacts, plus AKC Merit and H.E.A.R.T. programs. Start with the clubs, then check live litters.

Key Takeaways

A directory listing in Michigan is not a recommendation. Vet any breeder yourself before you pay a deposit.
Check that both parents are screened for hips and eyes and carry the relevant DNA tests.
Meet the mother and look at the puppies’ surroundings when you can.
A breeder worth buying from asks about you, offers a contract, and keeps contact.
Treat hidden parents, constant litters and deposit pressure as reasons to walk.

Michigan poodle clubs (referrals)

Mid-Michigan Poodle Club — breeder referral: Connie Hutchins, (810) 441-7888, highview426@gmail.com. Club page
Poodle Club of Southeast Michigan — same referral contact; holds specialties, obedience trials and puppy matches in Farmington Hills.

AKC-listed Michigan breeders

Barbara Gallagher — Livonia (Breeder of Merit)
Teresa Towner — McBain (Bred with H.E.A.R.T., champion-sired)
Shannon Winkle — McBain (champion bloodlines, small Standards)
Julie Kastanek — Saranac (Moyen)
Emily Callendar — Edwardsburg
Susan Steury — Quincy
Lil Bits & Beans Toy Poodles (Selena Dawson) — Holly

Browse them all on AKC Marketplace — Poodle puppies in Michigan.

Breeder resources for Michigan

Nearby: Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio.
PCA National Breeder Referral — East of the Mississippi: Leslie Newing, (203) 255-3396.

Use this list as a starting point, not an endorsement. Every breeder named in Michigan still needs to be checked out. Confirm the parents are screened for hips and eyes and carry the DNA tests for the breed. Where possible, visit, meet the mother and inspect the puppies’ surroundings. A responsible Michigan breeder will welcome the questions, provide a contract, and care where the puppy goes.

How to vet a Michigan breeder

Ask for OFA hips (Standards), PRA-prcd and vWD DNA results — and verify them yourself. See how to tell a purebred poodle.
Expect $1,500–$3,000 for a well-bred pet puppy. See how much poodles cost.
Visit in person or video-call before sending a deposit — read why to avoid poodle puppy farms.

Know another reputable Michigan poodle breeder? PoodleHQ doesn’t endorse individual breeders — always do your own due diligence before buying.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a reputable poodle breeder in Michigan?

Begin with the local poodle club and AKC referrals, then look for health testing, a contract, and breeders happy to show the parents.

What health tests should a Michigan poodle breeder do?

Hip and eye checks plus poodle DNA tests, and ask to review the results yourself. Ask to see the results, not just the certificates.

Should I visit a breeder before buying?

Yes, if you can. Seeing the mother and the puppies’ surroundings is more revealing than any listing.

What are red flags in a poodle breeder?

Skipping health tests, breeding many kinds at once, and pushing a deposit sight unseen.

Nearby state guides

Comparing breeders across state lines? See our guides for Poodle breeders in Wisconsin, Poodle breeders in Indiana and Poodle breeders in Ohio, or browse the full state-by-state directory.