Country Road Acres
- Iowa City, IA
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa S., the breeder behind Country Road Acres located in Iowa City, IA. We hold ourselves to high standards for the integrity of our program. All of our puppies are socialized, nurtured, and loved! Breeder support and a continued effort to enhance the breed are the main objectives of our program. We hope to stay connected to our buyers long after the puppy goes home!
Q. & A. with Melissa
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and yellow. 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.
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Boy 3 ( gray)
Went homeMale
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Boy 1 (blue)
Went homeMale
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Girl 1 (pink)
Went homeFemale
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Boy 2 (brown)
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeFemale
Black
Went homeMale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Tan
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeMale
Green
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
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.
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
- 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
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Iowa City, IA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Eastern Iowa Airport
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 almost 3 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Melissa’s links
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Country Road Acres 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
Maverick, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Maverick
Maverick is a male Labrador Retriever. 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.
Kimber, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Kimber
Kimber is a sweetheart and loves everyone. She is very loyal and a fast learner. She is a great representation of the breed with her beautiful conformation. She is AKC registered and has had the recommended genetic testing, and OFA completed.
Sadie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Sadie
Sadie is a ball of fun as she loves life and is always happy! She is a great representation of the English lab from her conformation to her personality. She is AKC registered and has had the recommended genetic testing and OFA completed.
Dixie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Dixie
Dixie is a female Labrador Retriever. 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.
Parent health testing
Good level
Country Road Acres 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 Labrador 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
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.
Mike T.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
We had a great experience with Country Road Acres and highly recommend! We love our little puppy (Leo) and he’s already settling into our family so well.
