Melissa's Paw Impressions

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Melissa H.

Breeder of Yorkshire Terriers

  • Augusta, GA
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Chocolate

Ready Dec. 21

3 weeks old · Male

Traditional

Ready Dec. 21

3 weeks old · Male

Parti

Ready Dec. 21

3 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa H., the breeder behind Melissa's Paw Impressions located in Augusta, GA. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.

Q. & A. with Melissa

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

    Our puppies include liver, chocolate, tan and white, chocolate and tan, parti, and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • 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 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 a $825 non-refundable deposit and between $675 - $1,775 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price guarantee one year health contract , up to date deworming's, one to two sets of puppy shots, a gift bag. You have the option to add registration papers for an added fee. A minimum deposit of 825.00 is required to hold puppy, in some cases it could be half of the amount of puppy.”

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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Augusta, GA

4519 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Augusta Airport (Bush Field)

4519 miles away

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More about Melissa

  • Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months

    Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Melissa’s links

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Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Melissa's Paw Impressions 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

Great level

Melissa's Paw Impressions 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 Yorkshire Terriers.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    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.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • 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

    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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