I'm Marilyn J., the breeder behind MJ's Designer Doodles located in Lancaster, SC. MJ's Designer Doodles is very small in home breeding program managed by my family in our home. Our parents are dna and health screened for and pass genetic disease and OFA tested. Your puppy will comes with a one-year health guarantee and a 30-day free Trupanion health insurance. Your puppy is raised in our family homes and utilize early neurological stimulation (ENS) to guarantee a happy, healthy, and well-rounded puppy. It is our pleasure to assist you in taking the next step in adding a new addition to your family.
Q. & A. with Marilyn
Why did you start breeding?
I got my first poodle in 2010. She was a chocolate brown poodle. Demised due to health reasons, I was heartbroken. I later decided to get another fur-baby family member and after doing some research, I fell in love with goldendoodles which is a mix of the poodle and golden retriever; two of the most smartest, intelligent, obedient, loyal, fun loving, and easy temperament breeds. I fell in love with and got my fur-baby Nola, a miniature apricot goldendoodle in December of 2019. I love how unique the doodles, their temperament, and how easy they are to train. My love for goldendoodles has grown into a passion to produce healthy, quality, well-rounded fur-baby goldendoodles for the next family,
What makes your program special?
Here at MJ's Designer Doodles we only breed 1-2 litters a year so that we can focus on producing quality and well socialized puppies. This allow us to provide the attention and care that our parents and puppies need to ensure they are healthy, sociable, and able to adapt to their furever-homes.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include petite and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, 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.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Red Girl
Went home
Female
Lime Boy
Went home
Male
Orange Girl
Went home
Female
Hot Pink Girl
Went home
Female
Yellow Boy
Went home
Male
Purple Girl
Went home
Female
Aqua Girl
Went home
Female
Blue Boy
Went home
Male
Light Pink Girl
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Marilyn
Marilyn 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Good Dog and cash only. The deposit is deducted from cost. Deposit is nonrefundable and can only be applied towards a future litter. Deposit is only refundable if their is a loss of puppy before delivery or pickup. Once the deposit is made, a copy of the contract will be mailed to you to sign and return.”
Contract & health guarantee
Marilyn 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 Marilyn 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 Marilyn directly.
MJ's Designer 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
Nola, mom
Goldendoodle
About Nola
Twenty-seven pounds apricot mini goldendoodle with dark brown eyes, cold weather nose, minimum abstract.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +9 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
MJ's Designer 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.
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.
Full Embark Panel, DNA Disease 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).
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.