Cedar Croft Kennel

Melanie D.

Breeder of French Bulldogs

  • St Inigoes, MD

Meet the breeder

I'm Melanie D., the breeder behind Cedar Croft Kennel located in St Inigoes, MD. As a small, dedicated breeder, our primary focus is on improving the breed through thoughtful health testing, careful evaluation of temperament, and participation in conformation events.

Q. & A. with Melanie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I began breeding French Bulldogs to combine my veterinary background with a focus on reproduction. Their unique breeding challenges—from conception to delivery—offered an opportunity to deepen my knowledge. I’ve always loved the breed, and I’m passionate about improving their health, structure, and overall well-being through responsible, educated breeding practices.

  • What makes your program special?

    The combination of professional veterinary expertise and a personal commitment to the breed makes my program special. Each dog is ca selected for health, temperament, and structure, with health testing and thoughtful pairing. I raise puppies in a loving home environment, focusing on early socialization, enrichment, and individual attention. With fewer than one litter a year, quality comes first.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include brindle, fawn, and brindle and white. 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.

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 $1,000 refundable deposit and between $3,000 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Deposit is required to reserve a puppy. All of our puppies are microchipped, dewormed according to age, vaccinated against Distemper, Adenovirus, and Parvovirus, and examined by a veterinarian. Deposits will be refunded if I am unable to provide you a Healthy puppy from the litter that the deposit was applied to. Otherwise Deposits are non-refundable.”

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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in St Inigoes, MD

4066 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet in Baltimore, MD

4022 miles away

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More about Melanie

  • Club memberships

    Melanie is a member of Southern Maryland Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years

    Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cedar Croft Kennel 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Cedar Croft Kennel 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 French Bulldogs.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)

    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 Melanie to bring home their puppies.

  • Nicole K.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    I had a wonderful experience working with Melanie at Cedar Croft Kennel! She was an excellent communicator throughout the entire process. She took the time to speak with me about the puppies in the litter and her program. She was extremely flexible in arranging a meeting with the puppies. Melanie consistently followed up with me to answer questions and help match my family with our sweet pup. She also continued to check in regularly after we took him home. It is clear how dedicated and knowledgeable Melanie is about healthy and responsible breeding practices as an experienced veterinarian herself. To anyone considering taking home a French Bulldog, I highly recommend working with Melanie!

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