Gorgeous Doodles
Meet the breeder
I'm Melanie D., the breeder behind Gorgeous Doodles located in Granby, CO. Our exceptional Australian Labradoodles are bred for their exquisite temperaments, gentleness, lovely attitudes, and health standards. Doodles are our love and passion. We are dedicated to raising the most exceptional puppies for a lifetime of love and cherished companionship!
Q. & A. with Melanie
Why did you start breeding?
We started breeding Standard Poodles in the late seventies while working with champion show quality dogs and professional Poodle breeders. We have many years of experience in the breeding realm, and we enjoy using all the knowledge that we have acquired throughout that time in our program. We are passionate about producing top-quality Australian Labradoodle puppies with loving forever homes!What makes your program special?
Doodles are our love and passion. We are dedicated to raising the most exceptional puppy for your family! Our Australian Labradoodles make great devoted family dogs that have beautiful coats, excellent balance, and fantastic overall health. Rest assured, this is where amazing temperament, intelligence, and beauty meet!What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include miniature, medium, and standard sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include caramel cream, caramel red, red, apricot, cream, chocolate, cafe, lavendar, and black. 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.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Melanie
Melanie 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 $2,700 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Also included are the health warranty, a leash, harness, a comfy blanket, and a vet folder with paperwork and spay/neuter contract. Please submit application on our site. Please wait to speak with us prior to placing a deposit. We are only working with Colorado residents at this time. Please submit application on our site.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melanie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Granby, CO
5055 miles away
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More about Melanie
Club memberships
Melanie is a member of Australian Labradoodle Association of America and Australian Labradoodle Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler.
Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gorgeous 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
Parent dogs
Clover, mom
Australian Labradoodle
About Clover
Clover is a female Australian Labradoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie 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.
Gus, dad
Australian Labradoodle
About Gus
Gus is a male Australian Labradoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melanie decided to make him part of their program. Melanie 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.
Juniper, mom
Australian Labradoodle
About Juniper
Juniper is a female Australian Labradoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie 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.
Tinley, dad
Australian Labradoodle
About Tinley
Tinley is a male Australian Labradoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melanie decided to make him part of their program. Melanie 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Gorgeous 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 Australian Labradoodles.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).
