



I'm Ellen M., the breeder behind Jollycurl Curly-Coated Retrievers located in Euclid, OH. I have dedicated years of my life to this unique breed. My priority is to match puppies with perfect, loving families. I am an AKC Breeder of Merit and my dogs are OFA & CHIC certified in Canine Health with a guarantee. I breed to produce quality puppies and extend the line for generations to come.
Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
Where do your breeding dogs live?
Ellen has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Ellen partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“All puppies are the same price, regardless of pet or show.”
Ellen 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 Ellen 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 Ellen directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ellen.
Meet in Euclid, OH
4109 miles away
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Meet at Cleveland Hopkins Airport
4131 miles away
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Club memberships
Ellen is a member of Curly-Coated Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Ellen has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Ellen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

Jollycurl Curly-Coated Retrievers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Curly-Coated Retriever
About Dafna
Dafna is a female Curly-Coated Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ellen decided to make her part of their program. Ellen 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.
Curly-Coated Retriever
About Supplied upon request
Supplied upon request is a female Curly-Coated Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ellen decided to make her part of their program. Ellen 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.
Uploaded health tests
Curly-Coated Retriever
About Supplied upon request
Supplied upon request is a male Curly-Coated Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ellen decided to make him part of their program. Ellen 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.
Excellent level
Jollycurl Curly-Coated Retrievers 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.
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, 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).
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.