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Southern Cove Labradoodles
- Winter Haven, FL
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Maizey
Ready Dec. 26
5 weeks old · Female
Willow
Ready Dec. 26
5 weeks old · Female
Butterball
Ready Dec. 26
5 weeks old · Male
Russet
Ready Dec. 26
5 weeks old · Male
Copper
Ready Dec. 26
5 weeks old · Male
Truffle
Ready Dec. 26
5 weeks old · Female
Wishbone
Ready Dec. 26
5 weeks old · Male
Aspen
Ready Dec. 26
5 weeks old · Female
Upcoming litters
Expected Australian Labradoodle litter
Due Dec. 2025
Ready Feb. 22, 2026
Expected Australian Labradoodle litter
Due Jan. 2026
Ready Mar. 20, 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa M., the breeder behind Southern Cove Labradoodles located in Winter Haven, FL. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and structure. Both our breeding dogs and our puppies are raised and loved by our entire family. We utilize Puppy Culture for socialization and prepare all of our puppies for a great life with you!
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
A friend of ours began breeding the Australian Labradoodle and we fell in love with the breed. We received our first puppy from her in 2015 and through her mentorship, our program was born. Having a home-based business that all my family could be involved in has been a win/win situation for us and we are grateful!What makes your program special?
We love what we do and I feel it shows. We are committed to raising dogs with excellent temperament and beauty and we believe staying close with our families and educating them is very important. When we place our puppies into homes they become part of the Southern Cove Labradoodles family and we treat them as such.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, 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 and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Luke
Went homeMale
Sookie
Went homeFemale
Rory
Went homeFemale
Gigi
Went homeFemale
Jess
Went homeMale
Kirk
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Jesse
Went homeMale
Luke
Went homeMale
Roscoe
Went homeMale
Daisy
Went homeFemale
Bo
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and $2,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes a 3 yr health guarantee, their certified health certificate from a FL veterinarian and their first round of vaccinations, microchipping and a take home bag of lots of puppy supplies. $250 deposit per puppy which is applied toward the purchase price. Refunds are handled on a case by case exception basis.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Winter Haven, FL
801 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Orlando Sanford Airport
741 miles away
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Meet in Tallahassee, FL
708 miles away
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More about Melissa
Club memberships
Melissa is a member of Worldwide Australian Labradoodle Association.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Southern Cove Labradoodles 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
Melissa M.
Litter update on 04 Dec. •Exploring different textures!
Sojo and Peyton's litter
Melissa M.
Litter update on 04 Dec. •Fun with stretchy tubes and ping pong balls!
Sojo and Peyton's litter
Melissa M.
Litter update on 13 Oct. •
Sojo and Coco's litter
Parent dogs
Peyton, mom
Australian Labradoodle
About Peyton
Large medium/small standard. Peyton is a lovely caramel cream with a wavy fleece coat, with the cutest curls on her head!
Good health testing
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.Coco, mom
Australian Labradoodle
About Coco
Coco is a female Australian Labradoodle over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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 health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), +4 more.Sojo, dad
Australian Labradoodle
About Sojo
Sojo is a male Australian Labradoodle over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him part of their program. Melissa 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 health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), +3 more.Ruby, mom
Australian Labradoodle
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Australian Labradoodle over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).Cooper, dad
Australian Labradoodle
About Cooper
Cooper is super friendly and loves playing with his 6 human siblings! He has a gorgeous, silky caramel coat! He doesn't meet a stranger and is very people oriented. He is a big snuggle bug too!
Harley, mom
Australian Labradoodle
About Harley
Harley is a female Australian Labradoodle over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Cannoli, dad
Australian Labradoodle
About Cannoli
Cannoli is a male Australian Labradoodle about 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him part of their program. Melissa 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.
Tux, dad
Australian Labradoodle
About Tux
Tux is a male Australian Labradoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him part of their program. Melissa 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.
Buster, dad
Australian Labradoodle
About Buster
Buster is a male Australian Labradoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him part of their program. Melissa 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
Southern Cove Labradoodles 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
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Brucellosis
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), Animal Genetics Panel, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Cleft Palate (ADAMTS20), Full Embark Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), DNA Profile, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy (PRA-crd), Standard Wirehaired Dachshund Type
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 Melissa to bring home their puppies.
Josh P.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
+7From our first conversation with Melissa, we knew we'd be in good hands. She is truly an example of excellence in her profession. Melissa makes sure the dog you receive is the most compatible dog for your family and lifestyle. She also employs the highest breeding standards and practices, and her passion for the breed is apparent in everything she does. She makes the adoption process a breeze for the adopting families. She takes care of so many things you might not think of, or things you would normally need to do yourself. She is so informative, helpful, and proactive when it comes to caring for the puppies and preparing families for the go-home day. She keeps families looped in to everything going on with the litter, from the second the mama becomes pregnant, to the day the pups are ready to go home. She is incredibly transparent and interacts with her adopting families on a regular basis. Melissa was everything we wanted from a breeder, and then some. Her attention to detail and love of dogs shone through in her work. If/when we're ready to give our new puppy a sibling, we will certainly reach out to Melissa again.
