Family first cavaliers
- Green Bay, WI
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
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.
Haystack
Went homeMale
Lil Jack
Went homeMale
Casper
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Pumpkin
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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Melissa partners with them to find the best puppy match.
"I take great care in placing each puppy with his new parents after vetting each application finding out what the applicant is looking for a puppy, I’m placing the right puppy that person"
Price
"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. Deposits to ensure buyers are serious, secure a spot on a waiting list, and cover costs associated with raising a litter."
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
- 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
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 6 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 20 Mar •My bunch is doing amazing Lola is half way through her pregnancy. We are so excited to meet the new puppies expected late April 🥹🐾
Melissa G.
Program update on 01 Mar •Puppies will be here towards the end of April yay 😀🐾💕
Melissa G.
Program update on 31 Oct 2025 •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 2025 •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 2025 •Cleaned up the play area now everyone is tired 🥱 🐾
Mac and Lola's litter
Melissa G.
Program update on 09 Oct 2025 •Walking and wagging their little tails and exploring 🐾💕
Melissa G.
Program update on 04 Oct 2025 •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
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).
