Darling Doodles

Cecil L.

Breeder of Goldendoodles

  • Umatilla, FL
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Cecil L., the breeder behind Darling Doodles located in Umatilla, FL. Our goal is to raise healthy, happy, smart and adorable doodles from our home to yours.

Q. & A. with Cecil

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We really enjoyed our babies Beau and Bailey so much we wanted to share the love and joy with our friends and family.
  • What makes your program special?

    Our program is special because all of our puppies are apart of our family until then join yours. We socialize our puppies with people (family and friends). We utilize play time outside and we do water time with a baby pool when they become mobile and age appropriate. Between my husband and myself and our 4 kids there’s never a moment the pups are not getting attention unless they are sleeping.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

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

    Our puppies include apricot and red. 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.

Getting a puppy from Cecil

Cecil 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 $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes puppy wellness exam, first round of shots, a puppy Togo goodie bag and starter food. All our puppies are the same price whether you choose male or female.”

Contract & health guarantee

Cecil 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 Cecil 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 Cecil 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
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Umatilla, FL

4727 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Orlando Sanford Airport

4716 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Cecil can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Cecil

  • Cecil has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months

    Cecil was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Cecil’s links

Cecil is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Darling Doodles 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Darling Doodles 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Full Embark 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Joey N.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Cecil was kind, patient, and easy to work with from our first message to pickup. She kept us in the loop with quick replies, photos, and simple next steps. Our puppy came home healthy, clean, and so well trained! We are so lucky to have found Cecil on good dog! Truly a wonderful breeder for our new puppy!

  • Alex B.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Only positive things to say about working with Cecil from Darling Doodles! Responsive, friendly, answered any questions I had, and provided food, toys, and a blanket that smelled like home to make Mabel's transition that much easier! If you are looking for a goldendoodle, Darling Doodles is the way to go! Thank you again, Cecil!

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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.