Meliora Poodles
Meet the breeder
I'm Ashley O., the breeder behind Meliora Poodles located in Dora, MO. We offer loving family pets with a focus on health and temperament. Our pups are beautiful, healthy, happy, and ready to thrive! Each of our dogs is an integral part of our lives. We raise them as a cohesive part of our family from day one to ensure that they’ll make the best and most versatile companions to your family!
Q. & A. with Ashley
Why did you start breeding?
I’ve admired the poodle breed for as long as I can remember. Their versatility is remarkable and I knew they were the breed for me.What makes your program special?
My program strives to produce puppies with even temperaments that thrive in all homes. I work hard to make sure my puppies are well socialized and give them the best start to life. I’m always happy to help my puppy families with training concerns and encourage them to became active in the dog community.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include apricot and cream. 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.
Rigatoni
Went homeMale
Farfalle
Went homeFemale
Linguine
Went homeMale
Fettuccine
Went homeMale
Ziti
Went homeFemale
Tortellini
Went homeMale
Penne
Went homeFemale
Potato
Went homeMale
Tomato
Went homeFemale
Carrot
Went homeMale
Zucchini
Went homeMale
Corn
Went homeFemale
Kale
Went homeFemale
Okra
Went homeMale
Pepper
Went homeFemale
McIntosh
Went homeMale
Braeburn
Went homeMale
Smitten
Went homeFemale
Jazz
Went homeFemale
Granny Smith
Went homeFemale
Cortland
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Ashley
Ashley 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.
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
“The price includes health guarantee, vet check, AKC registration, microchip, age appropriate vaccines and deworming, and a lifetime of breeder support. Puppies are chosen at 7 weeks old after temperament testing. We do our best to match the families to the puppy that best fits their lifestyle. Show and performance puppies are placed first, pets are placed in the order deposits are received.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ashley 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 Ashley 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 Ashley 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
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ashley.
Breeder's location
Meet in Dora, MO
818 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport
693 miles away
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More about Ashley
Ashley has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Ashley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Ashley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Meliora Poodles 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
Litter and program updates
Ashley O.
Litter update on 24 Nov 2025 •What’s better than watching a puppy play on a fall afternoon? Watching YOUR puppy play on a fall afternoon! Jazz would love to join her forever family!
Torino and Fern's litter
Ashley O.
Litter update on 21 Oct 2025 •Happy 8 weeks little babies 💕🍎🍏
Torino and Fern's litter
Ashley O.
Litter update on 30 Sept 2025 •The happiest apple in the bunch 💙
Torino and Fern's litter
Ashley O.
Litter update on 22 Sept 2025 •Braeburn wondering why he has to stand there alone for pictures instead of snuggling
Torino and Fern's litter
Ashley O.
Litter update on 08 Sept 2025 •Look who turned 2 weeks old!❤️🍏🍎💚
Torino and Fern's litter
Ashley O.
Litter update on 16 Aug 2025 •10 days to go! Any guesses on how many apples are in our bunch?❤️🍏🍎💚
Torino and Fern's litter
Ashley O.
Litter update on 30 July 2025 •4 weeks to go 🍏❤️🍏
Torino and Fern's litter
Ashley O.
Litter update on 22 July 2025 •Fern’s pregnancy is confirmed! We are so excited to welcome these sweet puppies into the world!
Torino and Fern's litter
Ashley O.
Litter update on 04 July 2025 •We are so excited to officially announce our 🍏🍎Apple Litter🍎🍏
Torino and Fern's litter
Parent dogs
Fern, mom
Poodle
About Fern
Fern is a female Poodle about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ashley decided to make her part of their program. Ashley 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.
Excellent health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), +4 more.Thorn, dad
Poodle
About Thorn
Thorn is a male Poodle over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ashley decided to make him part of their program. Ashley 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.
Excellent health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Meliora Poodles 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 Standard Poodles.
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.
Full Embark 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).
