Melissa's Mini Aussies
- Pocahontas, AR ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa H., the breeder behind Melissa's Mini Aussies located in Pocahontas, AR. We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to make an impact on each individual puppy!
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
We like to raise puppys so other can have the opportunity to enjoy these dogs like we have.What makes your program special?
We specialize in desensitizing puppys by introducing them to people, especially kids, from an early age, as well as introducing them to cattle, chickens, and horses.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle and black tri. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
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.
Melissa partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“We take great pride in matching puppy's with the perfect home. Once they open their eyes and really start moving, we observe their temperament to assure you get matched with the best puppy for your needs. ”
Price
“Price reflects that pups are not registered. Deposit is used to secure a certain pup and cover first vet visit costs.”
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
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Pocahontas, AR
4729 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Memphis Airport
4753 miles away
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Meet in Doniphan, MO
4706 miles away
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More about Melissa
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Melissa's Mini Aussies 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
Melissa's Mini Aussies 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.
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.
