Costa's Curly Canines

Melissa C.

Breeder of Goldendoodles

  • Palm Bay, FL
  • Responds within a few days

Available puppies

White Girl

Ready Dec. 6

9 weeks old · Female

Yellow Girl

Ready Dec. 6

9 weeks old · Female

Gold Boy

Ready Dec. 6

9 weeks old · Male

Blue Boy

Ready Dec. 6

9 weeks old · Male

Purple Girl

Ready Dec. 6

9 weeks old · Female

Brown Boy

Ready Dec. 6

9 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa C., the breeder behind Costa's Curly Canines located in Palm Bay, FL. When Golden Doodles are bred, socialized, and trained appropriately they not only make amazing family pets, but they also hold the potential to become outstanding service dogs.We implement various protocols such as ENS,ESI,puppy culture,and Avid dog. For more info check us out on the web!

Q. & A. with Melissa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Working as a vet tech and raising 2 Autistic boys built the foundation of our breeding program.Our first Goldendoodle was trained as service dog for my oldest son.She grew our love for the breed so much that we dedicated years of learning and planning a program that would help offer companion and service dogs to families.They are such a special breed, and the bond they form with their family is like no other!
  • What makes your program special?

    There are many Golden Doodle Breeders out there, some good, a few great but many who simply don't understand the combination of health and behavior traits that go into breeding top-quality Goldendoodles. We strive to continually learn and grow so our dogs and puppies get the very best aspects of the top programs available. We are committed to shaping each puppy into the best possible doggo!
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include cream, apricot, chocolate, merle, and parti. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Melissa

Melissa 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.

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 include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Although the price for our puppies is firm we do encourage you to reach out to ask any questions so you are assured the listed price reflects the extra expense and effort invested in each puppy. The non-refundable deposit ensures that you will receive the perfect pup for your family's needs. We invest a lot of time in placing each puppy and last-minute changes are ultimately at their expense.”

Contract & health guarantee

Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Palm Bay, FL

4735 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Melbourne Orlando Airport

4725 miles away

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Meet in New Smyrna Beach, FL

4691 miles away

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More about Melissa

  • Club memberships

    Melissa is a member of Goldendoodle Association of North America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, American Kennel Club Canine College, Licensed Veterinary Technician, Avidog Associate.

  • Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Melissa’s links

Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Costa's Curly Canines 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Costa's Curly Canines 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 Goldendoodles.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    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 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.

  • Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Melissa to bring home their puppies.

  • Keith C.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had such a wonderful experience with this Goldendoodle breeder! From the very first message, they were kind, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. They truly care about their dogs and it shows in how well-socialized and confident the puppies are. Our Goldendoodle puppy came home healthy, happy, and bursting with personality. You can tell these puppies are raised with love. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a well-bred, well-cared-for doodle!

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    Missy M.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Highly Recommend This Breeder! We had a fantastic experience with this ethical, home-based Goldendoodle breeder. From day one, they were transparent, knowledgeable, and clearly dedicated to raising healthy, well-socialized puppies. The puppies were raised right in their home with lots of love and early training, and it truly shows — our pup came home confident, friendly, and so easy to train. We appreciated the health testing on both parents, the weekly updates, and the ongoing support even after bringing our puppy home. Our Goldendoodle is healthy, sweet, and everything we hoped for. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend this breeder to anyone looking for a responsible and caring place to get their new best friend!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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