Melissa's Boykins

Melissa L.

Breeder of Boykin Spaniels

  • Piedmont, SC ·
  • Responds within a few days
  • 100% recommend •

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa L., the breeder behind Melissa's Boykins located in Piedmont, SC. We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of a Boykin Spaniel with other individuals and families! Let's see if we have the perfect pup for you!

Q. & A. with Melissa

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone 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, 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Melissa partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit. The remaining balance is $1,300, before taxes & fees.

“Non refundable $500 deposit as long as puppy is healthy.”

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
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Piedmont, SC

4474 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)

4455 miles away

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Meet in Greenville, SC

4464 miles away

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More about Melissa

  • Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Melissa's Boykins 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Melissa's Boykins 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 Boykin Spaniels.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Melissa to bring home their puppies.

  • Hannah M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +5

    Melissa was extremely easy to work with when finding our Boykin puppy. She kept in constant contact with us through adoption day and the visit to her home was incredible. The dogs are well loved and we brought our baby girl “Coco” home with all the information we could ever need about her health and lineage! Coco is 4 this year and has been an amazing dog. She’s smart, sweet, and so great with everyone she meets.

    James C.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

      • +6

    Melissa was a a joy to deal with, my beautiful Nova is the best most energetic dog. Melissa was willing to work with us on picking up our baby due to vacation plans that we already had our beautiful nova came from a beautiful home and was well taken care of if I ever decide to get another Boykin spaniel it will most definitely be with her. She answered all of our questions about the dog breed quickly and effectively.

    Tina W.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    Melissa was very responsive and eager to answer questions about the pups. I’m so glad I found her litter on gooddog.com. Good Dog gave me confidence in the process and the breeder. I’ve recently had two experiences with internet scammers in the kitten and puppy markets, buyer beware. Good Dog is legitimate. We are grateful for our puppy Dutch, he’s a healthy and happy little boy. Thank you Melissa!!

  • Elle M.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Melissa was so sweet and knowledgeable. She told us everything we needed to know about our puppy right down to the fact she has a BIG personality. She clearly knows all her dogs very well and spends time socializing and playing with the pups. I would absolutely buy from Melissa again.

    Tatiana B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    Our experience with Melissa was exceptional from start to finish. She was incredibly knowledgeable, answering all of our questions and making sure we felt confident every step of the way. Melissa even checked in after we received our puppy to see how everything was going, and she was always so accommodating, which made the entire process so much easier.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.