I'm Melissa G., the breeder behind Family first cavaliers located in Green Bay, WI. I’m dedicated to the health and well-being of Lola’s puppies it’s important to find good healthy homes for them to go Cavaliers are super loving need lots of love and belly rubs my family to yours. I look forward to meeting you.
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love💕🐾
What makes your program special?
I take pride, knowing that my Cavaliers come from an amazing background I’m really proud of their pedigree’s “full certified pedigrees”I love seeing the different in each one of the puppies and love meeting the people who choose to adopt for me!!!
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Pumpkin
Reserved
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 between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the first round of vaccinations, deworming pre-registration to the AKC puppy folder puppy blanket that smell smells like Mom and a great start to potty training.”
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.
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
Initial potty training
Puppy starter kit
Food & treats
Basic obedience & manners
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Green Bay, WI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Central Wisconsin Airport
Flexible meeting point
Melissa can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Melissa
Certifications & recognitions
DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology).
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 months
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Family first cavaliers 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 G.
Program update on 02 Nov. •
Potty training has started🐾
Melissa G.
Program update on 31 Oct. •
Puppies are eating solid food in individual bowls to ensure proper measure of food and going out side learning stairs and socializing 🐾
Melissa G.
Litter update on 22 Oct. •
They grow so fast already 4lbs this week it’s puppy mush and roaming the house 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾five weeks went by so fast🥰
Mac and Lola's litter
Melissa G.
Litter update on 16 Oct. •
Cleaned up the play area now everyone is tired 🥱 🐾
Mac and Lola's litter
Melissa G.
Program update on 09 Oct. •
Walking and wagging their little tails and exploring 🐾💕
Melissa G.
Program update on 04 Oct. •
Eyes are open and they are stumbling around 🐾🐾🐾🐾too cute!!!🥰
Parent dogs
Lola, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Lola
Lola is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. 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.
Mac, dad
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Mac
Mac is super loving and he is my very first cavalier. He comes from a strong lineage his father is a show dog. 🐾💕
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Family first cavaliers 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
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.
Agouti 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).