Dandelion Meadows Farm
- Scio, OR
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Planned Golden Retriever litter
Due May 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Melody F., the breeder behind Dandelion Meadows Farm located in Scio, OR. We believe in the importance of rigorous health standards. All our sires and dams are AKC-registered, health tested, and come from exceptional bloodlines, carefully selected for longevity, and temperament. Our puppies receive early enrichment from day one to grow into the best companions for you!
Q. & A. with Melody
Why did you start breeding?
We love English Style Golden Retrievers, and we wanted to share our passion for these amazing dogs with others. With my background in medicine, I have seen how game changing having a good therapy or service animal can be for patients and I wanted to breed animals that can potentially fill this role for others.What makes your program special?
We truly care about the end result of our breeding. Because of this, we are focusing on ESI and ENS to start puppies out right, then useing a combination of other early trainings to expose them to as many different experiences as possible, so when they go home with you they are well socialized and ready to learn about being a part of your world.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Ollie-Green
Went homeMale
Boba-Purple
Went homeFemale
Penny-Red
Went homeFemale
Bear-Black
Went homeMale
Goose-Grey
Went homeMale
Coco-Orange
Went homeFemale
Buddy-Light Blue
Went homeMale
Freya-Pink
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Melody
Melody 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
"Price includes Limited AKC registration, microchip, first round of vaccines, vet check, deworming. Non-refundable once a puppy is born and you have committed to purchasing it. If we are not holding a puppy for you yet, and you need your deposit refunded, I am happy to do so."
Contract & health guarantee
Melody 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 Melody 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 Melody directly.
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
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melody.
Breeder's location
Meet in Scio, OR
5269 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
5210 miles away
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Meet in Portland, OR
5216 miles away
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More about Melody
Club memberships
Melody is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, Avidog Associate.
Melody has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Melody was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Melody is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dandelion Meadows Farm 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
Litter and program updates
Melody F.
Program update on 13 Feb. 2025 •We had a snow day, and puppies got a brief introduction to snow. Fun was had by all, then they came inside for a nap..
Melody F.
Program update on 08 Feb. 2025 •Every one got a clean bill of health, a microchip and their first vaccine at the vet today. 🎉
Melody F.
Litter update on 31 Jan. 2025 •…Puppies turned 5 weeks old yesterday and boy did they have a big fourth week! They learned to eat gruel, they got to start walking around outside being held by a human and met a cat. They got introduced to lots of new toys including a tunnel and new places including the inside of the car, the bathroom, and the shop. They sniffed some goats and saw the inside of the barn. They listened to a wide assortment of sounds without getting scared, including thunder, hair dryers, blenders, vacuum cleaners, children crying, dogs barking, and too many other noises to count. They have been making slow progress on potty training and are learning to carry small items in their mouths when they walk. They are in full baby shark mode and WrestleMania mode. They are continuing to practice sitting down with all four paws on the ground for human attention and are starting to figure out how to take treats from our hands. It has been a fun action-packed week and this upcoming week we are going to be layering increased exposure to crates, cars and water/bath time as well as hopefully continuing weaning and increasing their association with treats and behavior.
Gardner and June's litter
Melody F.
Litter update on 27 Jan. 2025 •A tunnel!! We also went for a walk outside and half of them met a cat for the first time. (Kitty ran off before the other half were introduced)
Gardner and June's litter
Melody F.
Litter update on 22 Jan. 2025 •Giving kisses
Gardner and June's litter
Melody F.
Litter update on 20 Jan. 2025 •This weekend, puppies started lapping up milk and got moved to a larger space!!
Gardner and June's litter
Parent dogs
June, mom
Golden Retriever
About June
True to her registered name, June has a friendly sunny temperament and is always ready to play a game or console you, depending on your mood. She always wants to be with her people. Her coat is very easy maintenance and rarely gets mats. She has a good amount of energy but has always had an off button, even as a puppy. She is master of the sploot.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Dandelion Meadows Farm 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 Golden Retrievers.
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 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 Certification (CAER, 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 (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, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1
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 Melody to bring home their puppies.
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Chad C.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
Melody was an absolute dream to work with. She kept us updated with info and pictures…even on going home day. Buddy is such a sweetheart. He loves to cuddle and the puppy clumsiness is adorable. We are very happy. Chad and Thawna
