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Cross Lake Labradors / Melody Paasch
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Cross Lake Labradors / Melody Paasch located in Atlanta, GA. Every Sire and dame we have we either purchased as an adult or as a puppy !!! They're raised with lots of love, play time, cuddles and snuggles. We aren't just a breeder, we're a breeder with a heart. We're careful about the homes the puppies go to, our puppies socialized, have health guarantee, are vet checked, first set of shots, and deformed. We as the owners of Cross Lake Labradors, take pride in our breeding, we love, hold, cuddle, and play with our puppies daily to help socialize them. Our puppies will be the ABSOLUTE BEST ADDITION to your loving, caring homes. We're proudly carrying on Lake Wedowee Labradors bloodline who were in business for 30 years and were located in Lake Wedowee, Alabama. We breed for the LOVE OF THE BREED.
Q. & A. with Melody
Why did you start breeding?
My husband bred Labradors for 15 years and we decided to get back to breeding. We breed labs for the LOVE OF THE BREEDWhat makes your program special?
We have lots of experience, we don't breed for the money, we breed for the LOVE OF THE BREED Our sires, dams, and puppies are all inside Puppies are loved, cuddled and played with daily as is our sires and dams, We have all 3 colors recognized by AKC, these are A NUMBER 1 quality puppies.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Melody
Melody 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 $1,150 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“These prices are based upon rather or not you want a partial AKC OR FULL The difference being only that you can breed the dog and register the litter with AKC or not. All of our litters are registered with AKC as is all our sires and dams. We usually ask for a non refundable deposit However it is taken off the final price day of pick up But currently we have 7 8 week old puppies ready to to their new homes and the price is 700.00 You have to be present to Pick out your puppy, and you must in person pick up your puppy We WILL NOT SHIP A PUPPY.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melody 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 Melody 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 Melody 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Melody.
Puppy pick-up locations
Melody will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in Atlanta, GA
4598 miles away · Melody's location
Flexible meeting point
Melody can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Melody
Melody has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Melody was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Melody’s links
Melody is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cross Lake Labradors / Melody Paasch 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
Ali, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Ali
Ali is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melody decided to make him part of their program. Melody 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.
Gracie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Gracie
Gracie is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melody decided to make her part of their program. Melody 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
Cross Lake Labradors / Melody Paasch 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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
