Elflock Curlies
- Jacksonville, FL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Megan Mello L., the breeder behind Elflock Curlies located in Jacksonville, FL. I am second generation breeding and showing curly coated retrievers. All of our dogs are fully health tested prior to breeding. We breed for health, performance, temperament, and longevity. Puppies are well adapted to many stimulation, receive first vaccinations, and receive health evaluation.
Q. & A. with Megan Mello
Why did you start breeding?
I was born into this breed and love it.What makes your program special?
I do not breed often and I’m very particular about my breeding pairs. Each breeding pair is fully health tested. Pedigrees are always researched looking back at ancestry and genetics. Puppies are given a wide variety of simulation for the best temperament for their forever home.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include liver and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Megan Mello
Megan Mello 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 is set but available upon request. Deposit is set and available upon request.”
Contract & health guarantee
Megan Mello 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 Megan Mello 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 Megan Mello 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Megan Mello.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Jacksonville, FL
4670 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Jacksonville Airport
4650 miles away
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More about Megan Mello
Club memberships
Megan Mello is a member of Curly coated retriever club of American .
Megan Mello has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Megan Mello was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Megan Mello is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Elflock Curlies 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
Eddie, mom
Curly-Coated Retriever
About Eddie
Eddie is a female Curly-Coated Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Megan Mello decided to make her part of their program. Megan Mello has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Elflock Curlies 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 Curly-Coated 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.
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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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, Glycogen Storage Disease Type IIIA, GSD IIIA, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).
