Barney Boxers

MELISSA B.

Breeder of Boxers

Port Sanilac, MI

Meet the breeder

I'm MELISSA B., the breeder behind Barney Boxers located in Port Sanilac, MI. We love this breed and the experience of having litters! Our mission is to raise pups that are set to become the best companions. Our hope is to prepare each of our puppies with thoughtful socialization so they have the best foundation to seamlessly transition into their new homes.

Q. & A. with MELISSA

Why did you start breeding?
I absolutely love the boxer breed. After getting our first, I began exploring the idea of breeding but didn't want to seek out a stud service; I wanted to sire to be part of our family so I would know his health & demeanor. After research, we added Oliver to our family. He is a daddy's boy. Expanding our program, we've added Penelope to as a family member & eventually will breed in the future.
What makes your program special?
Our boxers are important members of our family. They are loved and cared for deeply. They live indoors and do not stay in a kennel. They sleep with us, lay around the house on the furniture, and enjoy living the life of a dog. When Emmy goes into labor, she wants me to lay with her IN her whelping area, so I do. Once pups are born, they are in their whelping area at the head of my bed in my room.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are fawn. 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.

Yoanna a.k.a. Yeti
Went home
Female
Penney
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Ranger
Went home
Male
Boaz
Went home
Male
Gabriel (green)
Went home
Male
Theo (Bruno blue)
Went home
Male
Izzy (Olivia orange)
Went home
Female
Hamlet (Roman red)
Went home
Male
Lucy (Paige pink)
Went home
Female
Graham (green)
Went home
Male
Baloo
Went home
Male
Buzz
Went home
Male
Peter
Went home
Male
IzzeBelle
Went home
Female
Woody
Went home
Male
Georgie
Went home
Male
Yeti
Went home
Male
'Ohana
Went home
Female
Odin
Went home
Male

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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"This price includes a one year health guarantee, an AKC registration packet as well as tails docked, dew claws removed and vaccines done by a licensed vet. Pups come with a special puppy kit. "

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
  - 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
  - Initial potty training
  - Toys
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Food & treats
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Registration
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from MELISSA.

Breeder's location

Meet in Port Sanilac, MI

401 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Flint

Flexible meeting point

MELISSA can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about MELISSA

MELISSA has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
MELISSA was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
MELISSA’s links
- Website

MELISSA is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Barney Boxers 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

Emmy Lou, mom
Boxer
About Emmy Lou
Emmy Lou is a female Boxer. 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.
Oliver, dad
Boxer
About Oliver
Oliver is a male Boxer. 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

Good level

Barney Boxers 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 Boxers.

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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with MELISSA to bring home their puppies.

Christian Z.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
We received a puppy from Melissa in September 2024. She was a pleasure to deal with from the first interaction to the in-person meeting. The male puppy we received from Melissa has been great. We love him so much and he is such a staple in our home already in just 4-short months. He is the sweetest boy, full of love and energy. He is a cuddle monster. Duke has been exceptional to train and is one of the smartest dogs we have ever had and loves to run and play. He has the most fun flying around the yard - we are going to look into agility courses for him lol EVERYONE we meet HAS to say hi to him which has made leash and lead training a challenge but he's so good to train. He is definitely a big boy and going to be a big boy. At 4 months, Duke was 35 pounds. We are so thankful for Duke. Thank you Melissa - our experience w this dog has been the best so far and we highly recommend you. We already talk about the grief we're going to feel when Duke is no longer w us, so we make sure we enjoy every single day we can w him.. He is the best!!
Alicia F.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
Melissa was awesome to work with from the get go. She sent daily updates on my chosen puppy (Theo) and informed me of anything new after taking them to the vet. As this was my first time getting a dog I was very nervous about something going wrong but it all went smoothly. Theo is now 7 months old and perfectly healthy and happy.
Tammy W.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Melissa went above and beyond with updates and constant communication on our chosen puppy. I can’t say enough good things about her, she truly cares about her animals. We sought out a breeder for months and found the perfect one for us, so glad we did!