Melissa's Alaskan Malamutes
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Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa W., the breeder behind Melissa's Alaskan Malamutes located in Keysville, VA. Alaskan Malamute Breeder located in Keysville VA. I do my best to raise Happy & Healthy Pups! I have owned this breed for over 15 years and love their smart stubborn personalities. They really bond close with their families and generally makes wonderful family ordinated pets. Please ensure you have done some research on the breed before making the decision to add one to your home or ask your potential breeder any questions or concerns you may have.
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
I use to help my mom has she had 3 toy poodles she bred so I learned puppy care from a young age. I then got a Husky/Shepherd Mix who after a couple short years sadly lost his life due to a careless car. Hardest moment of my teenage life. I then ended up with a Malamute trying to replace him as he did look close to being a full Malamute with the other breeds he had in him. I feel in love with the malamute and ended up with another male couple years later. Well needless to say here I am. :) Multiple Malamutes and loving it.What makes your program special?
I know my lines well as have tested and checked each dog that would be a potential breeder to try and ensure all healthy offspring. I have had some not work out and removed them from any breeding line. I may not have the biggest malamutes but I do offer temperament and health with a standard to slightly larger then standard size for the breed.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red and white, seal and white, gray and white, agouti and white, black and white, and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
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
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.
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Keysville, VA
150 miles away
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More about Melissa
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 months
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Melissa’s links
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Melissa's Alaskan Malamutes 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 health testing
Good level
Melissa's Alaskan Malamutes 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 Alaskan Malamutes.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
