Forever Young Terriers
- Hampton, NE ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa Y., the breeder behind Forever Young Terriers located in Hampton, NE. Our dogs are bred to the breed standard for health and temperament. We are dedicated to providing our families with a wonderful, healthy family pet. I have a dog and two bitches, a broken, smooth and a rough coat they all are well socialized and go to the vet once a year.
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
I have had a JRTs in my life for over 20 years. I started showing them about 12 years ago and then the next step was breeding.What makes your program special?
I don't know about special but I love all of the puppies like they are going to stay with me. I test all of my bitches/dogs for every disease or issue that a JRT could have I am very picky as to who gets one of my babies.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
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.
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
“The price includes the health guarantee, first round of vaccinations, deworming, micro-chip and socialization. The deposit holds your spot in 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.
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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 drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Hampton, NE
1086 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Omaha, NE
985 miles away
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More about Melissa
Club memberships
Melissa is a member of JRTCA.
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Melissa’s links
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Forever Young Terriers 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 health testing
Forever Young Terriers 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 Jack Russell Terriers.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA), JRTCA Registry
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), ESSFTA/University of Missouri DNA Bank, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA)
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).
