Melissa Holifield

Melissa H.

Breeder of Boston Terriers

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa H., the breeder behind Melissa Holifield located in Laurel, MS. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive ok to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!

Q. & A. with Melissa

  • What makes your program special?

    I breed per the standards and strive for quality, healthy pups to provide years of love, companionship, and enjoyment. All are raised in my home and not in a kennel!

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

    Our puppies include black brindle and white and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my 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 between $2,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Includes up to date vaccines, de-wormings, vet checks, health certificate, registration and 1 month of Trupanion pet insurance that must be activated by purchaser prior to picking up pup. I will provide links and code. Each pup is raised in my home! They come healthy, spoiled, and socialized. Note: If pickup is soon then I do not require deposit but cash only at pickup. No electronic transfers, no money orders, or no cashiers checks. If pickup more than 48 hours away deposit may be required. I have references. Pups come microchipped with free lifetime registration! You must have a Gooddog profile photo(s) and complete the application screening process for my review. I reserve the right to accept or reject applicants. . Non-refundable unless I fail to offer you a pup from designated litter. If no pup for some reason then I refund deposit or give you chance to move it to priority pup selection from next litter. Prebirth list deposit is $250; once pup selected the other $250 is due and then balance in cash on pickup date. **** Deposits may not be required if pickup within 48 hours. You must have a Gooddog profile photo(s) and complete the application screening process for my review. I reserve the right to accept or reject applicants.”

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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Laurel, MS

4891 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers Airport

4896 miles away

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Meet in Birmingham, AL

4706 miles away

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More about Melissa

  • Club memberships

    Melissa is a member of Boston Terrier Club of America.

  • 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 is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Melissa Holifield 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Melissa Holifield 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 Boston Terriers.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)

    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).

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