Manistee Farms

Melissa H.

Breeder of Pugs

  • Hesperia, MI
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Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa H., the breeder behind Manistee Farms located in Hesperia, MI. Having a dog in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! Our hope is to prepare each of our puppies with thoughtful socialization so they have the best foundation to seamlessly transition into their new homes.

Q. & A. with Melissa

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black and fawn. 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.

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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes the adoption, vet check, first shots at 6 weeks, deworming, socialization and litter/potty training for our pug puppies.”

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
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Hesperia, MI

4188 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport

4201 miles away

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More about Melissa

  • Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Manistee Farms 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

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Melissa to bring home their puppies.

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    Pamela K.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    We had the most wonderful experience working with Melissa. She was very informative and transparent from the very beginning. She had us facetime to see our puppy and answered all our questions. Our Walter has brought us so much joy and couldn’t have imagined dealing with anyone else. I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone interested in a pug puppy 🐶

    Karla F.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    I quickly could tell how much Melissa loves and cares for these pugs after facetiming with her. I’ve never used good dog before nor bought a dog before meeting them. We were 5 hours away from Melissa so stopping in to meet our pug first would have been hard. After facetiming with her and seeing our pug, I felt 100% comfortable. I could have talked to her for hours sharing pug stories. Our little guy is so loving. His favorite things are napping in the sun, cuddling and eating. Our whole family adores him. I would definitely recommend Melissa and Manistee Farms and when we are ready for our next pug, she will be the one I go to.

    Kelly B.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Melissa and family are wonderful. You can tell they really love and care for their animals. Melissa was easy to work with and answered lots of questions for us at our first meeting over FaceTime. Communication was fantastic, and it worked out to have our new little pup join the family right away.

  • Stephanie R.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    It was so nice to deal with a breeder that truly cares about the where her puppies are going just as much as we cared about where the puppy was coming from! Thank you Melissa!

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    Deborah S.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Melissa was wonderful to work with. We ran into vehicle problems on our way to pick her up. They offered to drive five hours one way to get our puppy to us! Our puppy is wonderful. Clearly a great family and breeder!

    Catherine G.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    I absolutely loved working with Melissa finding the most adorable puppies! Yes! Two!!❤️❤️ she is a loving breeder who clearly cares. Melissa FaceTimed me to see them in advance. A TRUE gift!

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