Kalidor Kennels
- Lindenhurst, NY
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa D., the breeder behind Kalidor Kennels located in Lindenhurst, NY. My dogs are bred for health, temperament, and conformation. I ask all prospective homes to fill out a questionnaire and sign a contract. Decisions on where puppies are placed is made after they have been evaluated (around 8 weeks of age). Puppy's personalities are matched up to the best fitting lifestyle.
Q. & A. with Melissa
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Miniature Schnauzer puppies include salt and pepper, black and silver, and black. Giant Schnauzer puppies are black. 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.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
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.
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
Connect with Melissa to learn more details about pricing.
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
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Lindenhurst, NY
3829 miles away
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More about Melissa
Club memberships
Melissa is a member of Big Apple Working Group Club, Suffolk County Kennel Club, American Miniature Schnauzer Club, and Giant Schnauzer Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Melissa’s links
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kalidor Kennels 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
All breeds
Miniature Schnauzer
Giant Schnauzer
Amelia, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Amelia
Amelia is a female Miniature Schnauzer. 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.
Winnie, mom
Giant Schnauzer
About Winnie
Winnie is a female Giant Schnauzer. 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.
Parent health testing
Giant Schnauzer
Miniature Schnauzer
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Kalidor Kennels 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 Giant Schnauzers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis
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.
Genetic Diversity Test, DNA Profile, Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
