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.
Waylon GREEN COLLAR
Went home
Male
Willie RED COLLAR
Went home
Male
Winnie PINK COLLAR
Went home
Female
Walter GRAY COLLAR
Went home
Male
Larkin PURPLE COLLAR
Went home
Female
Doc Holliday BLUE COLLAR
Went home
Male
Ernie YELLOW COLLAR
Went home
Female
Margaux PURPLE COLLAR
Went home
Female
Winston
Went home
Male
Penny GREEN COLLAR
Went home
Female
Poppy PINK COLLAR
Went home
Female
Pearl TEAL COLLAR
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2-Poppy
Went home
Female
Boy 2-Oakley ALLEN NY
Went home
Male
Boy 4-Terrence
Went home
Male
Boy 1-Posty
Went home
Male
Boy 3 LARRY-SANDY
Went home
Male
Girl 1 Lady Gallifrey Beatrice
Went home
Female
Reggie
Went home
Male
Nugget
Went home
Male
Lovey
Went home
Female
Max
Went home
Male
Hazel Ruby
Went home
Female
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.
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
Willow, mom
Pug
About Willow
Willow has a pure heart. She is the kindest Momma ever. She loves her babies, loves to cuddle. Ms. Willow gives the best kisses. We just love her so much.
Georgie, dad
Pug
About Georgie
Georgie is the kindest, loving and sweetest Pug. He loves to snuggle, play and sleep. He is pure greatness as a Sire.
Lily, mom
Pug
About Lily
Lily is a female Pug. 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.
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
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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
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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!