Melissa’s Adorable Bassets and West Wind Afghan Hounds

Melissa A.

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa A., the breeder behind Melissa’s Adorable Bassets and West Wind Afghan Hounds located in Schulenburg, TX. Our mission is to raise healthy, happy, adorable puppies and connect loving families with their new best friend! We give our dogs the best lives possible. We are looking for families and individuals that will provide our puppies with the same level of love and care.

Q. & A. with Melissa

Why did you start breeding?
After several years competing in the ring and coursing events , I took the time to learn the breed and standards
What makes your program special?
My goal is to improve the breed and continue showing and competing in the show ring My dogs are loved and a part of my family.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Indy
Went home
Female
Tango (yellow collar)
Went home
Male
Pepper (red collar)
Went home
Male
Chili (grey collar)
Went home
Female
Rio (purple collar)
Went home
Female
Tika (blue collar)
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, 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

Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes akc registration wormings vet appointments health certificate and a contract with guarantee.”

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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Schulenburg, TX

1281 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport

1296 miles away

More about Melissa

Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Melissa’s Adorable Bassets and West Wind Afghan Hounds 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

All breeds

Afghan Hound

French Bulldog

Spice, mom
Afghan Hound
About Spice
Spice is a grand champion very experienced a successful in the ring and is the most loving Afghan.
Elvis, dad
Afghan Hound
About Elvis
Elvis is a very sweet and loving boy with so much expression. He is a beautiful blue brjndle
Luna, mom
French Bulldog
About Luna
Luna is a female French Bulldog. 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.