JM Legacy Boxers
- Duncansville, PA · 109 miles away
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa M., the breeder behind JM Legacy Boxers located in Duncansville, PA. Jim and Melissa Mitchell have had boxers since 1994. They are the founders of JM Legacy Boxers in Pennsylvania. JM Legacy Boxers breed quality AKC boxers from health-tested parents. Our boxers are ARVC clear and DM negative and are born and raised in our home with much love. Show and companion puppies are available when we have a litter to approved homes. AKC proudly supports dedicated and responsible breeders. We encourage all prospective puppy owners to do their research and be prepared with questions to ask the breeder. Make sure you are not only choosing the right breed for you, but also that you’re getting it from the right individual.
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
We got into breeding for the love of the boxer. We didn’t know about health testing when we got our first few boxers. We loved our dogs so much, they were family and we learned about the importance of health testing and finding a quality boxer to preserve the breed. We wanted to help others find that for their families as well.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is special because our dogs are our family and they are raised and socialized in our home to be good, smart, and snuggly companions. We provide health testing, education and support to our buyers. Each pup is vet certified, immunized, dewormed, tails docked, dew claws removed, and provided with documentation of health tested parentage.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include fawn and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Jay Jay
Went homeMale
Simba
Went homeMale
Taz
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, 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.
“Screen and approve buyers by asking questions about home, family, and experience then match with pup”
Price
“The price includes AKC registration papers, certified vet check, deworming, doc tails, dew claw removal, vaccinations, copies of health testing, pedigree, puppy socialization, and more. A deposit is taken to show good faith that the buyer is serious about purchasing a puppy and to prevent the puppy from losing another approved home if the buyer changes their mind.”
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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- 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
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Duncansville, PA
109 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at State College Airport
126 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Melissa can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Melissa
Club memberships
Melissa is a member of Altoona Area Kennel Club.
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
JM Legacy Boxers 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
Lexi, mom
Boxer
About Lexi
Lexi is gentle-natured and loves when you give her hugs. She enjoys looking out the window and greeting visitors. She is a great mom. She is AKC registered, ARVC negative, DM clear through parentage.
Good health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC).
Jax, dad
Boxer
About Jax
Jax is gentle-natured and loves being with his family, playing, blankets, and being a lap dog. He has his AKC Good Canine Citizen Certification and was shown in AKC confirmation events. His sire was a AKC Grand Champion and AKC Sire of Merit. He has been cleared through cardiac US, Holter showed only 1 PVC, ARVC negative, DM clear.
Good health testing
Holtor Monitor, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
JM Legacy Boxers 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 Boxers.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
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).
