Family first cavaliers

Melissa G.

Breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

  • Green Bay, WI
  • Responds within a few hours

Upcoming litters

Mac
Lola

Expected Cavalier King Charles Spaniel litter

Due Feb. 2027

Ready Feb. 15, 2027

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.

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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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

Puppy prices include a $300 deposit and between $1,700 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes the first round of vaccinations, deworming pre-registration to the AKC puppy folder puppy blanket that 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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Green Bay, WI

4215 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Central Wisconsin Airport

4261 miles away

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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 11 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

Parent dogs

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).

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