I'm the breeder behind Level Up K9 located in Street, MD. We are a passionate and dedicated breeding program that produces dogs with great working drives, conformation, and temperaments. Our dogs are excellent working dogs, and we are proud to continue their line. We breed both to provide families with loving and capable companions and to improve upon our dogs' fantastic traits with each generation.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Purple Collar
Went home
Female
Blue Collar
Went home
Male
Red Collar
Went home
Male
Orange Collar
Went home
Male
Black Collar
Went home
Male
Grey Collar
Went home
Male
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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All puppies are the same price regardless of color or sex.”
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.
Level Up K9 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
Viper, mom
Dutch Shepherd
About Viper
Viper is a female Dutch Shepherd. 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.
Nyx, mom
Dutch Shepherd
About Nyx
Agoge's K9 Nyx BRN 40970
(Saint's McKenna BRN 31954/ Jezzy BRN 34231)
OFA Hips - Excellent
OFA Elbows - Normal
Nyx is social, full of personality with smiles and vocal antics! She works in prey and defensive drives equally. Great food and toy drive. Nyx is confident and solid girl with a great brain and off switch.
Knox, dad
Dutch Shepherd
About Knox
Cavalier K9's Knox BRN 38522
(Djaiko PH1 BRN 16949/Djaika PH1 BRN 25697)
OFA Hips - Excellent
OFA Elbows - Normal
Knox is an intense high drive dog with great possession and ton of personality! He works primarily in defense and can be civil, not equipment driven and not much an off switch. He passes along his strong build, powerful grip and stunning looks. His first litter are doing exceptional training for PSA, PPD and detection.
Parent health testing
Belgian Malinois
Dutch Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Level Up K9 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 Belgian Malinois.
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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).